Social Worker Journey
The journey on becoming a Social Worker is a journey that is filled with purpose and self- discovery. The National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics clearly entails the expectations of the profession. As stated in the N.A.S.W. Code of Ethics (2008) it is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. Therefore, as my collegiate career progresses I learn more on who I am as a person, and the type of Social Worker I aspire to be. I have begun to explore my values to ensure that they aren’t imposed onto my future clients.
During the development of examining my beliefs I have recognized my strengths and weaknesses. Thus far, I’ve learned that a few of my strengths is the ability to be empathetic which …show more content…
Even though that interest remains, I have also become intrigued in another area that I never fathomed that I would be interested in; Homelessness. When I volunteered at Capuchin’s Soup Kitchen I was directly involved with this population. I had a few personal interactions with the Social Worker on site at the Conner location Mr. James Pelak. Mr. Pelak has worked diligently at Capuchin’s for ten years to help alleviate external factors that may negatively impact the homeless …show more content…
Code of Ethics (2008) it specifies how the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. However, to practice ethically as a Social Worker you must be conscious of your biases, and conflicts that would arise when servicing clients. Consequently, an area of Social Work practice that I would not want to explore would be the elderly population. My grandparents are currently battling a multitude of health issues, and it is a constant cycle of emotions that I experience daily. Thus, I am aware that I am not emotionally capable of fully serving this population to the best of my
During the development of examining my beliefs I have recognized my strengths and weaknesses. Thus far, I’ve learned that a few of my strengths is the ability to be empathetic which …show more content…
Even though that interest remains, I have also become intrigued in another area that I never fathomed that I would be interested in; Homelessness. When I volunteered at Capuchin’s Soup Kitchen I was directly involved with this population. I had a few personal interactions with the Social Worker on site at the Conner location Mr. James Pelak. Mr. Pelak has worked diligently at Capuchin’s for ten years to help alleviate external factors that may negatively impact the homeless …show more content…
Code of Ethics (2008) it specifies how the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. However, to practice ethically as a Social Worker you must be conscious of your biases, and conflicts that would arise when servicing clients. Consequently, an area of Social Work practice that I would not want to explore would be the elderly population. My grandparents are currently battling a multitude of health issues, and it is a constant cycle of emotions that I experience daily. Thus, I am aware that I am not emotionally capable of fully serving this population to the best of my