Social workers often need their own psychiatrist first, in order to be the most efficient in their practice. This aspect is known as the “psycho” part of the Biospycho-social Spiritual perspective. There are several aspects of my being that I can affectively contribute to the social work profession. For example, I utilize my time effectively. I take very in depth notes, and I am also a comprehensive listener. I am a natural motivator and very attentive. In order to be the best social worker I can be I plan on abiding by all values and ethics in the social work profession. I will abide by the rule of confidentiality and not discuss any particulars on any client. I will study hard in order to fully understand my mission as a social worker. I will bring fresh ideas to my agency while upholding the social work values. I want to help my clients set attainable goals and also help them achieve those goals. This is using the Task-Centered Model of Social Work. I have volunteered at several schools and assisted teachers with students. I have also volunteered at soup kitchens and participated in Clothing Drives for my community. I am a good candidate for the MSW program because I posess many of the attributes listed in the NASW Code of
Power is one aspect of social work practice that needs to be considered in reflecting on any situation or action. Reflection focused on anti-oppressive practice is concerned with the social worker’s understanding of the institutions of power and his or her understanding of power, and his or her understanding of identity as being constructed within a society that creates interlocking oppressions. Power is seen as ‘a social relation that may open up or close off opportunities for individuals or social groups’ (Tew,2002: 165) where ‘opportunity’ may involve anything from accessing resources and social or economic participation, through to developing personal identities and capabilities, expressing needs, and feelings and renegotiating.
What is a leader?” John Quincy Adams once declared “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” If I never expressed my story to others. No one would know how much I have achieved in the past 17 years. I grew up in a Haitian-American household, with my mother, and my three younger siblings. My mother was born and raised in Carrefour, Haiti. She came to the United States to live with her father. While living here she learned how to mature on her own, drive on her own, and learned how to cook because at the age of 17 years old, she was living on her own because of family issues. Growing up I was close to my dad, but my mother demonstrated to me how to be a leader and how to be independent.
Social worker – a licensed and board-certified individual with master’s level degree. Common licensures include LMSW, LCSW and LCSW\R (R designating reimbursable psychotherapist after 3 years of supervised clinical work). Social workers are often providing behavioral health services by promoting well-being of individuals especially those who have a history of substance abuse of additions. Many of these assessment plans involve using behavioral and social sciences to implement treatment
One may ask what defines the field of practice pertaining to children and youth in addition to what this field consists of. A definition of this field is being able to supply services for, or in the best interests of, individuals that are under the age of 18 as well as the members residing with them in their households (National Association of Social Workers, n.d.). These services include the reconstruction of psychological and social functioning of an individual, providing support, and considering the fact that there are issues that affect this population (National Association of Social Workers, n.d.). Social workers in this field build upon the strengths within the child 's family and community in order
After I finish school at Campbell University I hope to go to graduate school at Winston Salem State University or East Carolina University to get my masters degree in occupational therapy. After I am done with school I hope to move close to home in work in a hospital setting or I would like to work specifically with children who need therapy.
I have hopes of becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, after I further my education. Pediatric Occupational Therapists treat and help infants, children, and teens, born with physical disabilities or recovering from an injury. It is important to develop or acquire open communication with parents and children in this career. Additionally, you need to have patience with those who have disabilities and in doing repetitive treatments. Occupational Therapists (O.T.s) need to have a respect and understanding for their patients’ struggles and pace. I feel these traits are well suited for me in this career because I have been developing these skills and characteristics since I first started
My 295 experience has provided me with exceptional experiences that I can apply in any work setting. My internship during my first year of the MSW program was at the Transitional Community Opportunities for Recovery & Engagement (TCORE) while my second year placement was at the UC Davis Medical Center in the department of Clinical Social Services. I believe that my 295 experience during the MSW program has helped me grow as a social worker. I would rate my clinical (direct) practice training as average. In my opinion, my field placements provided me with some clinical practice training, but not compared to other placements. I believe my relationship with the agencies I have worked with has remained positive, and I believe my relationship with my practicum instructors has been satisfactory. Overall, I rate my practicum experience as exceeding my expectations.
A social worker is a profession concerned with helping individuals, families, groups, and communities with their well-being. I spent a day job shadowing at Medi- Lodge of Taylor. I took on the experience alone and shadowed a woman who is experienced in her field named Jennifer Williams. From this experience I learned many things to help expand my future.
My passion for helping and supporting those whose economic and financial standings have hindered their growth in our society, has driven me towards social work. I feel I have exhausted every possible avenue in my current degree field. Pursuing a master’s in Social Work, will give me the diversity that I need, while aiding me in bringing my dreams of working more in depth with clients, by helping assist them with their individual needs and issues to reality. The Social work field also offers versatility which allows me to work in many dimensions, such as clinical, case management, and many other composites which enables me to help every population. Becoming a social worker gives me other benchmarks in which I can use to evaluate programs,
Prior to starting this course the MA Social Work course and the PPSWP module I felt very confident in the aspects of communicating effectively and working with a diverse range of people, and after the reading the professional capabilities framework I believe that I hold the same personal values which is expected of a social worker. The PCF6 talks about the importance of critical reflection and reflective practice explaining that it helps improve accountability, professional development and helps to you understand your own tacit knowledge and gain new knowledge, which improves outcomes and experiences for social workers. (Capabilities within the PCF, 2016)
Make a critical reflection on any two areas of knowledge (knowledge base) in International social work practice.
I have very high expectations from the graduate program of social work at California State University, Fullerton. I received my undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a minor in Human Services from CSUF as well. I felt extremely prepared by both programs, and I expect the same for
Social work is a career that I have recently become interested in pursuing. I spent many years with misconceptions concerning the sector. However, following three years of working close by these experts, I have picked up a more profound comprehension of the significance of the work.I am especially interested in working in child welfare along with terminally ill children. I have got to a stage in my career where I have started to search out instruction that will make me more efficient in creating plans and providing services for vulnerable people. I am confident that the skills that I will gain from completing a social work master’s degree will help me collaborate with people in need and aid sustainable growth in their lives.
I feel that my education at the University of North Texas has prepared me for a career in social work because it gave me opportunities to branch out of my comfort zone and become familiar with multiple populations of people. Before entering the BSW Program at UNT I was set on working with the geriatric population. I had worked with geriatrics before and was very comfortable with them, forming connections was easy, and I felt this was the population I was meant to be working with. Once I was accepted into the program though I learned that just because I had experience and was comfortable working with this specific population, it didn’t mean I had to continue working with them. My professors provided us with many opportunities to learn about and become familiar with many different populations. Learning to work with more than one population has helped me build my patience and tolerance levels, it has even helped me become more flexible