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Through my experience working in the field, I have been shown a totally new side to the idea of my future career. I had developed wants and needs in regards to what I had planned for my vocation but my internship at Homestead hospice only solidified my desires. I believe that I have a lot to offer to the field of social work. Through my life experiences, I feel I have gained a unique perspective on the world. I am far from judgmental and truly wish to help and assist those in need. I strive to…

Maintaining confidentiality is one of the Main responsibilities of service workers and they should respect the privacy of the clients regardless of any reason unless it is essential to provide emergency services or to protect the life of the client.in such situation it is essential to obtain informed consent from the client and should inform what information would be disclosed and to whom it would be. If the client is minor, social service worker should get informed consent from their guardian…

If I would have been a social worker in the Department of Human Services at this time I would have done several things differently. If one of my coworkers stated that they had a new client from another country I would first ask them what they know about the culture. I would ask this because ways of life depend on what part of the world you are from. I would want my coworkers and agency to work with and handle these cases with respect and dignity. If they did not know anything about their culture…

Within the social work practice there is an inherent power differential between practitioner and clients. As I step into a social work role, my social location can affect my work with clients. As a social worker it is important to understand my own unique social location and how oppressions and privileges affect me. How am I uniquely situated in relation to my clients (Girl Action Foundation, 2016)? In understanding my social location, I am essentially questioning what my social location means…

A volunteer is a person who performs a service willingly and without pay. Some benefits of volunteering is it can help you reduce stress, make friends, learn new skills, reach out to the community, and advance in your career. The volunteer program I picked is Habitat for Humanity, they partner with people in the community, and all over the world, to help build and improve a place to call home. Their vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. I chose Habitat for Humanity because I…

According to Ashman (2011), a neighborhood is defined as a “community of place within a larger community” where residents “share certain characteristics, values, mutual interests, or styles of living” (Ashman, 2011, p. 341). To me a neighborhood means so much more than that. A neighborhood is made of many people of different ethnicity. A neighborhood also has houses that people live in. In the neighborhood, there are many interactions between the people. These people work together to make sure…

According to Brown and Hannis the process raising consciousness is “the ability to see social, economic, and political oppression and to take action” (Brown & Hannis, 2012, p.78). In case study these community members are facing social, economic and safety and other related problems. Therefore, I think creating an opportunity for community members in form of group discussion about the current issues and analyzing those problems helps in their solution. In addition, during group discussion I…

My current role of Employment is that of Support Worker/Personal Assistant. This is a role I have held for four years, thus giving me a wealth of experience of working with different clients through the Direct Payment Scheme. These clients have differed in age from as young as eleven to pension age. They have come from an array of different cultures and backgrounds and possess varying needs in terms of disability. From physical disabilities such as hearing and sight impairment through to…

Looking into going into social work, I had started reading the book, The call to social work: Life stories reading people’s stories, their ideas, and their beliefs on social work, one word that stuck out was Altruism values. This word has a huge meaning especially when using it to describe the idea of social work. Altruism values is helping others even at the risk of their own and this is something that I believe is what social work is many about. It is a job where I would go into situations…

Quality Progressions- A lens view of the organization Quality Progressions is a non-profit Supports Coordination agency founded by CEO Joel Goldberg in 2004 to support and provide services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and families throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Quality Progressions has two offices located in Philadelphia and Bethlehem. This agency’s mission is to empower individuals by providing them the tools to live a meaningful and fulfilling life through person centered…