endeavours to ensure a safer and better world to our children. However‚ in our attempt to grow rapidly‚ our activities and practices have an impact on our planet which is not conducive for a sustainable livelihood. There are numerous and complex challenges confronting us today which need to be addressed on a priority basis. We have polluted the atmosphere‚ contaminated the soil and water and destroyed the habitats of several species leading to their extinction. Climate change is now a accepted reality
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future. My future career as a social worker will ensure just that. I chose this profession because of my own history. Growing up‚ I’ve had my share of social workers in my house. I experienced them as people who helped my family during a hard time. This is a career where I can fight for people’s rights. I will also be able to protect those who are vulnerable and give support to those who need it. I want to be able to have a positive impact on others as social workers have had on my family. According
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The Role Of The Social Worker In The Long-Term Care Facility Edited by Novella Perrin and Joanne Polowy Printed by the Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 2008 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 2 Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................... 4 Social Worker Ad Hoc Committees ....
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TMA 01- It is important for social workers to have a good understanding of the law. Discuss. For this assignment I will discuss why it is essential for social workers to have an understanding of the law and how the law is made up and how it underpins social work practices today. The law that underpins social work practices today was radically changed in the mid 1980’s following a series of scandals and public inquiries. For instance‚ newspapers widely reported the murder of 8-year-old Victoria Climbié
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Families Inc (NESF)‚ I have noticed that I have grown tremendously. I remember how the first couple weeks‚ I was very unsure of myself and would always second guess everything I did. From my body language‚ one could tell I was nervous and most of the workers asked me if I felt well every time they saw me. This was clearly evident when I performed my first few intakes. During my first few intakes‚ I was overly concerned about performing the intake process correctly‚ and making sure everything was done
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Social Worker I am attending Westwood College to obtain my Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice. With this degree I plan to become a Social Worker. I am passionate about this career because I like working closely with other people‚ helping people change so they can have a normal life as possible. I will get the satisfaction of watching a person progress and make achievements. I will be able to help them solve their problems through discussions and well-planned activities. I decided
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Managers are people who combine different types of resources and coordinate them efficiently and effectively to achieve goals set by their organisations. The term “efficient” in the aspect of management means the managers employ the resources wisely and cost-effectively‚ whereas the term “effective” means the managers make the right decision and strive hard to achieve the objectives by performing planning‚ organising‚ leading and controlling functions. These four functions are extremely important
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Drugs and alcohol have become so common in the world’s middle and high schools that for many students‚ schools days have become something to look forward to because of the experiments with substances. Relying on survey responses‚ researchers have reached the conclusion that 80% of America’s high school students and 44% of middle schoolers have individually engaged in substance abuse (MedicineNet. 2012). The two levels of schooling comprise of teenagers between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. In
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A social worker It is the sole responsibility of the IASSW to critically develop and regularly update the working codes of ethics‚ to be consistent and in line with IASSW statement. It is also the role of this national organization to inform the respective social workers these codes or guidelines. A social worker is bound to act in accordance with these set ethical codes and guidelines current in his or her country. These will generally include more detailed guidance in all aspects of ethical
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Jaquelin Rosas Social Worker Individuals are flooded with the consistent‚ overwhelming quest of who are they meant to be and what purpose they must serve. They dawn over the impending downward spiral of their time and create any scheme to prolong their time. Fortunately‚ my purpose appeared in a series of actions and behaviors that I once ignored so long‚ flooded into me in a matter of minutes. It was to help those‚ who cannot help themselves alone. It was the blessing of a chance encounter of an
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