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Social Work Personal Statement

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I have my sights set on harnessing all the intra and interpersonal skills I have garnered in the professional business environment, intertwining them with my passion for social work, and charting a new career path. Having satisfactorily handled multiple clients and continually honed my communication skills, I am confident that I am fully prepared to take on the dynamic social work field, attain a Master's in Social Work, and deliver world-class services to all those whom I will be graced to serve. I am confident that this program will chisel me into a social work expert who will dish out exceptional services, change lives, and have a lasting positive impact in the immediate community. I do not just envision having a long, fulfilling …show more content…

According to (Chris Glynn, 2019) in their book on the Dynamics of Homelessness in Urban America, high cost of living and rental costs was the number one cause of homelessness in urban America. I have been working as a case manager since May 2023 at Platinum Community Care in Westchester, New York, and I have mostly handled homeless clients. I had made a career change from Business to Case Management to align with my passion for social work, but I was not prepared to hit the ground running. I have handled hoards of homeless clients since day one and face the grim reality of the social issue that is homelessness. The experience has further confirmed that social work is the educational and career path in that I will excel, and I no longer look astounded whenever I ask a client for their address, and they do not have one. I rather surprise them with the ease with which I take in the information and even direct them to ask friends and relatives if they can receive mail on their behalf. It has become a situation that I relate to, understand, and have the ability to create lasting solutions …show more content…

I checked the available facilities too, and I will happily take advantage of the availed staff and facilities to morph myself into a highly-skilled, knowledgeable, and versatile social worker who will create solutions. I will be happy to indulge in tuition, studies, and research and create a better version of myself that will be indispensable in the social work marketplace. I will be happy to volunteer a few hours every week to social work at the university and continue to build up my

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