For my external activity, I interviewed Sherry Shepherd, a child social worker, who works in the Clay County community. Throughout the interview, I gathered information about her job tasks, profession, educational and training requirements, and services provided by Ms. Shepherd and the entire Department of Child Protective Services. Ms. Shepherd provided a clear and informative insight into the department and the services that she provides daily.
Question 1: Please explain how your organization works and what are the primary services provided?
Ms. Shepherd stated that the Department of Child Protective Services investigates the neglect, abuse, and dependency of children and the elderly. In mild cases, the department provides services that …show more content…
The interview made me realize that horrific acts occur daily and to individuals that aren 't either capable of defending themselves or don 't have anyone protecting them from heinous acts. The individuals who protect the defenseless like children and the elderly are individuals like Ms. Shepherd and the entirety of the Department of Child Protective Services. Each individual has went through extensive training and education requirements to ensure that the job is performed accurately and effectively. Without the education and training requirements that each social worker obtains, a child 's life could be detrimentally affected. Each task is continuously checked to ensure the safety and wellfare of each child. The personal sacrifices that each social worker makes is a product of a selfless individual that is caring for individuals that have experienced some of the worst acts in life. Ms. Shepherd expressed that her love of people, children in particular, are the primary reason she is a social worker. Social worker is much more than a job title. Individuals, like Ms. Shepherd, saves the lives of children on a daily basis. Social workers work relentlessly every day to ensure the life of a child and to improve the child 's current situation and their future. The services that the Department of Child Protective Services provides is crucial to the improvement of the lives of children and the elderly. The interview allowed me to realize the different obstacles and challenges that youths in my community face and how the individuals at the department assist these youths to a better life. Clay County is one of the poorest counties in the nation and poverty brings severe and numerous cases of child neglect and abuse. I walk amoungst individuals who have needed the Department of Child Protective Services. Many of my classmates have
Question 1: Please explain how your organization works and what are the primary services provided?
Ms. Shepherd stated that the Department of Child Protective Services investigates the neglect, abuse, and dependency of children and the elderly. In mild cases, the department provides services that …show more content…
The interview made me realize that horrific acts occur daily and to individuals that aren 't either capable of defending themselves or don 't have anyone protecting them from heinous acts. The individuals who protect the defenseless like children and the elderly are individuals like Ms. Shepherd and the entirety of the Department of Child Protective Services. Each individual has went through extensive training and education requirements to ensure that the job is performed accurately and effectively. Without the education and training requirements that each social worker obtains, a child 's life could be detrimentally affected. Each task is continuously checked to ensure the safety and wellfare of each child. The personal sacrifices that each social worker makes is a product of a selfless individual that is caring for individuals that have experienced some of the worst acts in life. Ms. Shepherd expressed that her love of people, children in particular, are the primary reason she is a social worker. Social worker is much more than a job title. Individuals, like Ms. Shepherd, saves the lives of children on a daily basis. Social workers work relentlessly every day to ensure the life of a child and to improve the child 's current situation and their future. The services that the Department of Child Protective Services provides is crucial to the improvement of the lives of children and the elderly. The interview allowed me to realize the different obstacles and challenges that youths in my community face and how the individuals at the department assist these youths to a better life. Clay County is one of the poorest counties in the nation and poverty brings severe and numerous cases of child neglect and abuse. I walk amoungst individuals who have needed the Department of Child Protective Services. Many of my classmates have