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Fighting poverty is obviously a very important part of the social work profession. The first line of the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics’ preamble reads “The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being…with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty (“Code of Ethics,” 2008). Thus many of a social worker’s effort is directed at fighting poverty. However more effort is…

Where did you earn your social work degree? Constance Brown does not have a social work degree currently. She earned a degree in Sociology with a minor in Child Development from Missouri State University. She is currently taking bachelor classes for Social Work at Missouri State, to eventually earn her Master’s degree in Social Work at Missouri State. How long have you been a social worker? Constance has been working with the Green County Children’s Division since December of last year. She has…

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life” is a philosophy many strive to follow. This quote from Confucius is something we always heard growing up, especially in high school. In high school is when everyone says that you need to decide what your life goals and aspirations should be. If you asked what I wanted to be my freshman year of high school I said a pediatric nurse, my sophomore year I said an accountant, my junior year I decided I wanted to be a teacher,…

Later adulthood is considered to begin at age 65 and continue through 85 and on (Hutchison, 2015, pp. 365)). The United States is experiencing an increase in the aging population, with 13% of the population being 65 and older and expecting to increase to 33% by 2031 (Lam, Cervantes, & Lee, 2014). The older adult populations encounter many challenges; one major issue among this population is depression. Clinical systems of major depression are found in 15% to 30% of community-dwelling older…

a. Evaluate your personal and professional risk. Are you in danger of losing your job? Will your career path be affected? Will you strain interpersonal relationships at work? As a social worker at a neighborhood center I have a strong desire and an ethical reasonability to act ethically in all aspects of my work. So when I become aware that the executive director is possibly engaging in unethical and illegal things to keep the neighborhood center going, I feel that it is my responsibly to…

It was not easy to grow up and survive in a dangerous neighborhood. My mother was always working and my brother was always on the streets looking for an adrenaline rush. As a child, the feeling of shadows following me at night was difficult to live with. In spite of my feeling of loneliness, I made up my mind to not become part of a street gang. There were days when I would doubt my decision because I would see how the rest of my friends always had money and never struggled financially. However,…

Throughout the world, homelessness is an ongoing problem that affects millions of people on a daily basis. Many people face an intense struggle to survive harsh conditions and stay alive. It is a constant effort to break out of the homelessness despite the fact that the society turns against the homeless population. Homelessness is a societal issue that cuts through every race, age, and cultural background; however, the lack of affordable housing is a common issue homeless people share.…

I attended the Bertha Strong Stroke Simulation event on March 1, 2016, at the Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus held at the Mercado building. I had attended this event in the past thought it would be interesting to compare my experiences. I was surprised to find that my first comparison would be the registration and receipt of materials needed to prepare for the event. It may have been due to familiarity with the process, but the current process seemed more coordinated. The…

Currently, I am a junior majoring in Accounting. Even though I am an accountant student, I’ve always had a love and passion to help others. At one point in time, I’ve thought about the occupation of social work. According to dictionary.com social work is defined as organized work directed toward the betterment of social conditions in the community, by seeking to improve the condition of the poor, and to promote the welfare of children and individuals. Social work is a possible occupation I may…

Integrative Reflection on Jennifer House For the “Introduction to Social Work” course, our class visited Jennifer House in order gain a better understanding about the field of social work. At our class visit to Jennifer House Dellenna Harper, the director and social worker of the house, discussed her major responsibilities, challenges, and rewards that she endures in her profession. From this listening to Ms. Harper’s, she has shared excellent insight to this aspect of the profession. Major…