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ON THE WEB



  • Database that includes U.S. nonprofit social service agencies (not government or for-profit agencies), and all hospitals, nursing homes and public school districts.
  • NOTE: Available only to BC students and alumni. Call for password (you will be asked for your name, school and class year) - 617-552-3430. Help is available for BC students and alumni using the CareerSearch system.
  • NOTE: Be sure to also use other resources listed here, as this database may not be as comprehensive in its coverage as it should be.

School of Social Work Field Placement Database
Since these organizations already have a relationship with Boston College, they are more likely to hire BC grads.

The New Social Worker Online
Students can subscribe to the free Social Work E-News, participate in stimulating discussions, read articles from The New Social Worker magazine, find social work resources, and access a Calendar of Events for the social work profession.

SocialWorkJobBank
Students can search current job listings, apply for jobs online, sign up for e-mail job alerts, post a confidential resume, and read articles in our online career center.

Social Service Organizations That Attended BC Post-Graduate Volunteer and Human Services Fairs

Lesley College employer listings - Mostly Massachusetts
Names and addresses of agencies that have submitted job postings to the Leslie College for social service positions. It is not a list of actual job openings that are available at this time.

Community Work: Providence Community Agency Directory - Mostly Rhode Island

Lists hundreds of area agencies and programs that have worked successfully with Brown students, faculty and staff. Describes each organization's purpose and programs, provides contact information.

BostonResoureNet
An excellent searchable directory of Boston-area social service agencies.

Some state and local United Way Web sites include listings of participating social service agencies in their area.

Employers from the eRecruiting Internships database - national
Though the actual listings are for internships, the employers also hire people into post-graduation jobs. Search under the "SOCIAL SCIENCE / RELIGION" main category, and choose "Couseling / Psychology" or "Social Work."
NOTE: Database available only to Boston College students and alumni. For the off-campus password, call (617) 552-3430 and provide your name, class year and school.

MA Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Domestic violence shelters in Massachusetts
Scroll down the page for the list.



AT THE LIBRARIES


Human Services Yellow Pages of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 
 Boston College Career Center

National Directory of Private Social Agencies (current year).
 Boston College Career Services
 Boston College Social Work Library

National Directory of Children, Youth & Families Services 
 Boston College Career Services
 Boston College Social Work Library

National directory of drug abuse and alcoholism treatment and prevention programs  Boston College Social Work Library