PTSD. The lack of assistance and mental health care from the Veteran Affairs office had driven my father to the edge of hopelessness. My situation and the situation of countless other oppressed families motivated me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Social Work‚ and have the opportunity to advocate for those individuals facing difficult situations at any point in their life‚ serve as a guide
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Social work is a field for those who desire to help others in improving their lives by assisting individuals and their families to cope with issues in their daily life (Yegidid‚ Weinbach and Myers‚ 2012). Due to the complexity of social work practice‚ social workers are often encouraged to further develop theories and hypotheses regarding the root causes of the problems faced by their clients so they can better assist them (Yegidid‚ Weinbach and Myers‚ 2012). Our decision as social worker to research
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The Role of Leadership in Social Work (1.0) According to the AASW code of ethics (2010)‚ social work competence involves six core values: committing to the values of service‚ a person’s dignity and worth‚ social justice‚ integrity‚ and the importance of human relationships. These values‚ by definition‚ do not only require leadership but also defines leadership thus makes social workers natural leaders (Fairholm‚ 2003). According to Cooke‚ Reid‚ and Edwards (1996)‚ leadership skills include: networking
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“Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals‚ groups‚ or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal” (Kirst-Ashman). There are multiple fields of practice in social work; each addressing a certain population or specific need. My experience visiting four social agencies gave me a better insight on what it really means to work as a licensed social worker. To complete my field survey I interviewed
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The social work profession is shaped by the Code of Ethics and the overall goal is to improve the well-being of individuals especially to the vulnerable and oppressed. Social workers work with many populations such as families‚ communities‚ couples‚ and organizations. Many social worker experience global awareness when working with different populations. The social work profession requires a social worker to be competence in the area in which they are working to provide the best service. Competence
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Social Work is often a challenge but rewarding career. Social workers have responsibilities such as helping individuals‚ families‚ and group of people that cope with problems. The Social working field can be difficult at times when it comes to working with people who are starting to accept therapy after they just committed a felony or just gotten a charge. In the field of social work you are responsible to take care of people and make sure they are taken care of with no exceptions. There is going
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Social Worker/Agency Interview Kathy Whitten SCWK 530 October 3‚ 2012 Dr. Anna Martin-Jearld Social Worker/Agency Interview The Journey I chose to interview Mark Duney from Harbor Counseling Services for my assignment. Because I had never taken public transportation before it took some research to figure out where the Gatra runs and how do I get there because‚ of course‚ it doesn’t run right out in front of my house. I walked downtown‚ about a half a mile‚ to where the Gatra stop was near
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A generalist social worker identifies with the social work profession. They apply principles in their practice. A social worker incorporates their own knowledge to help others. They help to support their clients. Social work values are an important part of the social work field. Social justice is what a social worker wants. I want to help others and feel‚ therefore‚ my career goals are compatible with being a generalist social worker. I want to help others succeed. It takes a lot to work
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As one enters into the world of social work it can be a very large confusing world and one must be set to accept any kind of situation. From the homeless to child abuse.As a social worker‚ we all must open our hearts to our community as well as our thinking strategies.Here we are going to demonstrate the responsibilities of a social worker to his/her community. Today I have two new graduates from their associate’s degree entering my office. I am expected to teach my trainees the
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In chapter one: Power in the People have introduced me to how much power social workers have in the world. Many of us believe that by working and helping people we are giving building ourselves but it is not only about that social workers are also building the client strength that they see on the human being. Also‚ there is strength perspective that demands s different way of looking at individuals‚ families and community. This happens when we see the opportunities and capacities of what people
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