Becoming A Social Worker Sindy Griffin Rasmussen College Author Note This research is being submitted on June 10‚ 2011‚ For Ian Provo HS100/HUS1001 sec01 Introduction to Human Services at Rasmussen College by Sindy Griffin Growing up in the 1970’s where there were limited resources‚ and having an abusive father was very difficult for my mother and us four children. Having such difficult times as a child though no fault of my mothers and then being married to an abusive husband for
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The role of a social worker What is a social work? “Social work is a profession which promotes social change and problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance wellbeing. Utilizing theories of human behaviour and social systems‚ social work intervenes at the point where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work”. (Understanding Social work‚ Neil Thompson‚ 2005‚ page
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Social work is full of complex challenges‚ but one of the most beneficial and rewarding fields to work in. Growing up I lived in many different environments and situations‚ between separated biological parents‚ grandparents‚ being homeless‚ and foster care I have experienced many walks of life. Unfortunately‚ drugs consumed my mother’s life‚ we became homeless when I was very young. I watched as my mom struggled to clean her life up‚ going to different cities she took me to California leaving behind
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A School Social Worker plays a major role in developing a student as a complete person. "School Social Workers provide a vital link among the school‚ home and community" (www.sswaa.org/about/career‚ retrieved 10/17/05). Nationwide school districts are now beginning to realize that a social worker in the school will help bridge the gap between home and education for students. Social work in general is a job that requires one to help others. And in this case‚ one can help children achieve their goals
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There have been many life experiences that have led me to want to become a social worker. I was raised in a family of health professionals and nurses. Although I did not want to pursue a career in nursing‚ I still knew I wanted to help others. My family taught me the value of helping others. For instance‚ the needs of others were put before your own. I have a passion and need for helping people. My passion and need for helping people comes from knowing that I can make a difference in the world. Not
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Working and living in Appalachia has its difficulties. Being creative and innovative are needed as a social worker living in Appalachia‚ especially the rural areas. As said before‚ Davis Child Shelter is unique service because it was created to fill up the avoid of children who are unable to get into treatment because of waiting lists or the treatment is not available‚ and waiting to get placed out of West Virginia. All the children that have walked through the doors have suffered from a disadvantage
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reported that being a correction officer was a very stable career for her. And if she had the chance‚ she would return. At age 48‚ my client went back to college. She currently attends Colorado Mesa University‚ where she is studying to become a Social Worker Jennifer is a full-time student‚ and is currently unemployed. My client was once a correction officer and a beauty specialist. Jennifer reported that she
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Engagement Before selecting an intervention‚ a social worker must first engage the client by building rapport. Israel‚ Gorcheva‚ Burnes‚ and Walther (2008) interviewed 42 LGBT individuals in regards to their experience with therapy. Factors that influenced feelings of therapy included the therapists’ attitudes towards clients’ sexual orientation and gender identity (Israel et al.‚ 2008). Stage of identity development‚ social support‚ and confidentiality of the therapy setting also influenced
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During the Being a Social Worker assignment I was able to work with two Organizations: The Sparrows Nest and 4Sarah. The Sparrows Nest is a non-profit public organization that was founded in 1988. The Sparrows Nest is funded by multiple recourses including a thrift store located in the basement‚ and annual fundraisers put on by the staff and students. Their main source is comes from a pile of supportive churches like Life Church‚ Gateway‚ and Watkinsville First Baptist. The head of the agency is
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Internship Evaluation Social work is not typically a career one goes into expecting fame and fortune. It can mean long hours‚ lack of resources‚ frustrating cases‚ and much more. I have learned social workers need vast reserves of patience and compassion to do
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