International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

influential in the growth of Canadian social work. The Great Depression in the 1930’s was a burdensome time for most Canadians, but it led to the formation of social programs that were government funded, which provided an increased need for social workers to facilitate them (Hick & Stokes, 2017, p. 45). Despite…

In reading the introduction and first two chapters of this text, I realized that much of what was discussed, encompassed thoughts that I’ve both previously and presently have. Brooks’ accordingly introduces the reader to Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik’s argument in that the two accounts of creation in Genesis represent the two opposing sides of our nature: Adam I and Adam II. Following this, the text describes Adam I as being the “career-oriented” and “ambiguous side of our nature,” wherein reading…

I chose to volunteer at the Humane Society of Camden County (HSCC) for my SAE, when given the project in the begininng of the year. Projects that fall under the placement category, are ones in which you go and get hands on experience as a helper to someone above you. So, my project of volunteering at the HSCC under the authority of those who work there, falls under the placement category for SAE projects. Throughout the process of my project, I had some great experiences. I also gained lots of…

My commitment to the field of Social Work arises from my desire of promoting social justice and equality in disadvantaged communities. To me, social justice goes beyond the desire of helping and serving unprivileged populations; it encompasses a high degree of effort and commitment towards a community that one identifies with. Living in a low-income community in the Bronx and witnessing the scarcity in opportunities for the minority made me realize that the society we live in does not promote…

These policies are embedded in the core principles by complying with the State University of New York City, The Department of Education, The Department of Health as well as The National Association of Social Work (NASW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW). Therefore, without these policies and regulations, UEC would not comply to be an organization. Equally important to UEC is that this organization is not only a clinic; it is also a teaching facility where they trained…

having feelings of disappointments with life.On the other hand, John started drinking and recently begins taking high blood pressure medicine (Plummer, Makris & Brocksen). Certainly, a social worker in the case study of John will apply generalist intervention model of engagement. In addition, the social worker will greet the client and demonstrate effective skills by listen carefully, make an eye contact, be aware of cultural differences, use open ended questions, take notes, discuss the agency…

After a refusing to return home to her mother, Maria was found 13 months later severely undernourished and with multiple bruises from the beatings from her stepfather. During that 13-month period, Maria had been visited by many health and welfare workers who had failed to spot the signs of abuse and neglect. As a result, in the enquiry aid, it helped support by media reports especially in the papers which gained the attention of the public. This lead to the social work profession being viewed as…

The worker needs to bridge the personal and the political as well as include social change as the focus. It is important for the worker to establish the common ground and common cause among members. The worker will find himself or herself challenging the obstacles to the groups work and lending a vision. At times, the worker will need to reach for each member’s maximum participation in the process. The worker and group members must work together in order…

Organizational Assessment JFCS Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that offers behavioral health and social services to children, families, and adults. JFCS saw its inception in 1935 when a group of Jewish women in Phoenix ventured to create a social service agency to aid those in need. This group of women pledged to share what few they possessed to help others endure the great depression. Their mission changed the face of child welfare in…

readiness, learning goals and placement search process. I have created five learning goals that I would like to accomplish at my first placement. That is to learn how to be a social service worker through my experiences with my first placement. I will be discussing why I want to become a social service worker and which social/populations I would be interested in and why. The many Interests that I have chosen through this program will be discussed in a micro, macro and mezzo continuum. My…