First day of my social work practicum – Today I arrived at the agency as early as 7:40 in the morning. Upon entering I am already looking in speaking with my supervisor and talk about what I will do on my first day. My supervisor is very accommodating, we started our conversation by discussing some matters such as: attendance, tasks, requirements, cases and other personal information. I also assumed that I would get my first case today however, I did not receive any as I still have to learn and familiarize myself to the agency’s protocols and procedures.
My supervisor provided me reading material, manual of operation and forms that I would for the case management. I learned and gained a lot of insights from the readings. I have achieved …show more content…
In line with this, I was made fully aware of the roles and responsibilities of the social worker. I was quite overwhelmed when I saw the list of the responsibilities of the social worker knowing that in the agency around 30+ cases are handled by a social worker. Indeed, us, social workers has a vital role in the development of the minor’s recovery. I saw the lessons I learned from my classes that social workers has a lot of functions and roles for one case this includes: mediator, enabler, intercessors and the line goes …show more content…
I can clearly and loudly hers their discussions especially when a staff raises his voice to the minor. It may seem wrong at first but I then realized that we have different approaches to the client. The worker seems to exhibit his concern to the minor through showing frankness and tough love. However, there are some instances that really bothered especially when someone is getting reprimanded and other staff would give unsolicited comments.
In the afternoon, I was able to observe their lecture about therapeutic community concepts, philosophies and more. I was astounded to see that the children were co-leading with the facilitator. When they are asked to explain some concepts. Most of the answers you will hear reflects their deeper understanding about it and how passionate they are to adhere to the concepts. They would even give examples on how this concepts should be done. I was amazed to see that some of the children who answered exudes confidence and strong
My supervisor provided me reading material, manual of operation and forms that I would for the case management. I learned and gained a lot of insights from the readings. I have achieved …show more content…
In line with this, I was made fully aware of the roles and responsibilities of the social worker. I was quite overwhelmed when I saw the list of the responsibilities of the social worker knowing that in the agency around 30+ cases are handled by a social worker. Indeed, us, social workers has a vital role in the development of the minor’s recovery. I saw the lessons I learned from my classes that social workers has a lot of functions and roles for one case this includes: mediator, enabler, intercessors and the line goes …show more content…
I can clearly and loudly hers their discussions especially when a staff raises his voice to the minor. It may seem wrong at first but I then realized that we have different approaches to the client. The worker seems to exhibit his concern to the minor through showing frankness and tough love. However, there are some instances that really bothered especially when someone is getting reprimanded and other staff would give unsolicited comments.
In the afternoon, I was able to observe their lecture about therapeutic community concepts, philosophies and more. I was astounded to see that the children were co-leading with the facilitator. When they are asked to explain some concepts. Most of the answers you will hear reflects their deeper understanding about it and how passionate they are to adhere to the concepts. They would even give examples on how this concepts should be done. I was amazed to see that some of the children who answered exudes confidence and strong