Introduction When I first decided to pursue a degree in social work, my decision was guided by the experience I had volunteering specifically with children. Originally, I believed my purpose within social work would be in the one-to-one interactions because my idea of social work career options was underdeveloped. However, after taking The Social Work Profession, I realize that while a passion for a specific population may guide your interests it does not necessitate a certain job. Specifically, I learned there are three broad practice categories: micro, mezzo, and macro social work from which I can choose. These categories have similar missions, in that they seek to better the emotional, social, financial, and political well-being of individuals
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The NASW Code of Ethics states, “Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people. Social workers' social change efforts are focused primarily on issues of poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and other forms of social injustice. These activities seek to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity. Social workers strive to ensure access to needed information, services, and resources; equality of opportunity; and meaningful participation in decision making for all people” (NASW, 2017). Macro level social work empowers clients by involving them in systemic change, rather than personalized aid. While individual practice was once my only option, I now understand the job of a social worker expands beyond …show more content…
During my time there, I was a front desk assistant and could view and direct individuals to all the services the organization had to offer. CHS provides services such as residential group care, child welfare case management, emergency shelter, foster home management, adoption, and other vital programs to the surrounding Big Bend community (CHS, 2018). It was interesting to observe which individuals used which services and the impact said services had on their well-being. At one point, I discussed the various services and solutions provided with Kevin Winship, LMHC, the Director of Program Operations at CHS. His insight was vital in my acknowledgement of effective administration as necessary to effective social work. CHS is successful in its mission of improving the lives of families within the Big Bend community because its programming is multi-dimensional; the services improve multiple aspects of individual’s and families’ well-being. Unlike individualized practice, design of intervention and aid programs approaches the holistic problems of a community rather than the singular issues of a person. What piqued my interest in Children’s Home Society to begin with was their impact statement: “Every child has potential – and were building a world where children realize their full potential. We’re never satisfied with “what
The NASW Code of Ethics states, “Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people. Social workers' social change efforts are focused primarily on issues of poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and other forms of social injustice. These activities seek to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity. Social workers strive to ensure access to needed information, services, and resources; equality of opportunity; and meaningful participation in decision making for all people” (NASW, 2017). Macro level social work empowers clients by involving them in systemic change, rather than personalized aid. While individual practice was once my only option, I now understand the job of a social worker expands beyond …show more content…
During my time there, I was a front desk assistant and could view and direct individuals to all the services the organization had to offer. CHS provides services such as residential group care, child welfare case management, emergency shelter, foster home management, adoption, and other vital programs to the surrounding Big Bend community (CHS, 2018). It was interesting to observe which individuals used which services and the impact said services had on their well-being. At one point, I discussed the various services and solutions provided with Kevin Winship, LMHC, the Director of Program Operations at CHS. His insight was vital in my acknowledgement of effective administration as necessary to effective social work. CHS is successful in its mission of improving the lives of families within the Big Bend community because its programming is multi-dimensional; the services improve multiple aspects of individual’s and families’ well-being. Unlike individualized practice, design of intervention and aid programs approaches the holistic problems of a community rather than the singular issues of a person. What piqued my interest in Children’s Home Society to begin with was their impact statement: “Every child has potential – and were building a world where children realize their full potential. We’re never satisfied with “what