Master of Social Work

Professional social worker follow what is known as the NASW Code of Ethics which are values, principles, and standards in regards to their clients (NASW, 1999). For example, when implementing Evidence-Based Treatments in the VA, issues have arisen with the effectiveness…

As a leader within the field of social work, it is important to remember that our primary mission is to empower people that are vulnerable and living in poverty, as well as, to meet the needs of all people by enhancing their well-being and help ensure that their basic needs are met (NASW, 2016). Understanding the many global environmental issues that are taking place in the world is very important to know as a social worker, so that the effects of these issues are addressed and dealt with on all…

of Park Avenue so many families are struggling daily to find employment. The top 1% continue to gain wealth by buying/rigging elections in their favor, covering up environmental mishaps, and cutting necessary welfare programs. This is important to social workers because it makes it more difficult for us to find resources for our clients. As a whole the rich dictates what goes on in society and that is not fair. As the top 1% become wealthier and spend frivolously, it impacts the way the rest of…

Ethical Paper Social workers hold them selves to high standards and they do this by following NASW Code of Ethics. Before accepting a job a social worker should check to see if the agencies policies and values are the same as NASW Code of Ethics. The same can be said for the social worker themselves; before going into the field of social work one should make sure their personal values match NASW Code of Ethics values. Situation SEK-CAP Choices Head Start is a preschool at no financial cost for…

Florida State University: Bachelor of Social Work Personal Statement It is hard to imagine how different my life would have been without the presence of the social workers who I met along the way. At the time, I did not really understand what it took for them to get to where they were, nor did I understand exactly what they did. All I knew was their ability to make me feel important, cared for, and optimistic during points in my life when I was none of those things. The reason I am applying…

Cultural Competency Action Plan There are ten standards of Cultural Competency that social workers must meet through their practice. Each standard tackles a different aspect in finally reaching cultural competency. Standard 1: Ethics and Values In this standard, it is about “recognizing how personal and professional values may conflict” (Lum, 2011, p.28). I am not a religious person. However, I know when I need to put my beliefs aside in order to respect religions. When visiting a mosque, I…

“How have I changed and where do I go from here?” In May of 2015, I graduated Walters State Community College with an Associates of Science in Social Work. When I started at Walters State I was terrified, there was so many thought running through my head; I’m too old and would look silly going, but I shoved those thoughts out of my head and pushed forward. The day I walked across that stage for graduation, I told myself, “you can do anything if you want it bad enough,” and I have. I took a break…

Many social workers select this helping profession out of a humanitarian aspiration to help others. (DiNitto, 2008). Helping others improve their lives in a constant link to build stronger people for a happier nation. Humanitarian and social reformer Jane Addams is the most famous and decorated female social worker, who founded one of the world’s first settlement houses now recognized as the Hull House in Chicago. Although she was born into wealth and privilege she devoted herself to improving…

a nurse to a teacher and now a social worker, I certainly know that I want to be of service to those who may be struggling in any way. My hope is to obtain my master’s degree in social work so I become a licensed clinical social worker and be able to work in healthcare settings and in private practice. So far, I certainly feel Rhode Island College is the perfect fit for me to reach my career goals and gain essential knowledge to become a successful clinical social worker. Although there are…

ethical dilemma involved in social services and the courts using drug testing and abuse as a reason when deciding to remove a child from the parental home. While this subject is complex and involves too many facets to cover completely in a brief summary, main topics will be introduced in order to bring attention to the practice. The actions concerned not only have an effect on the persons directly involved such as the children, parents, attorneys, judges, police and social service agencies, but…