Master of Social Work

Framework of my Social Work Experience My social work experience so far has been filled with ups and downs. I have learned a lot in this experience, and I am glad for that. Going into my practicum, I was not sure what I would be able to do while not having a license. I have also learned many things about me, and my strengths and challenges, and there were times when my experiences might have challenged both. I have also felt a sense of spiritual growth, and insight during my practicum. This is…

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 be supportive and console people. One of my strengths is that I am versatile and adaptable. I want to be stable for those who need my support but I want anyone I work with to know that I am not a concrete person. I am relatable to…

According to Walters, 2014, the “use of self” in social work practice in the combination of values, a knowledge base, and specific skills gained through social work education. The combination of one’s personal self, their personality traits, belief systems, past and present life experiences, and one’s cultural heritage permeates the therapist’s use of self…

I would not make it known that we have a social work and client relationship. If my client approached me then I would talk with her, but if I was not first approached by my client, then I probably would not acknowledge that we have any sort of relationship. Before our next session, I would look into…

whom it would be. If the client is minor, social service worker should get informed consent from their guardian or any legal authorities of the client. Confidentiality is considered as a professional value because, a client keeps trust and confidence on the service worker when they are sharing their personal information to them, which allows the flow of all needed…

A great Social Worker requires a person being culturally competent. Cultural Competency is the “cultural and linguistic competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations” ( Dettlaff & Rycraft, 2014, pg. 110). Working within this field, no one family situation or culture will be the same. As a social worker, it is our job, to become aware…

changes in their lives which may include social, financial, and health issues. To cope with the situation, most elderly people consider spending their old age in a nursing home, community-based center, or they employ professional social worker in their home. The social workers services needed may include adult day care, mental health care, crisis intervention, case management, senior centers, and housing and transportation assistance (Rosenberg, 16). Social workers assist elderly people to cope…

The purpose of this case policy analysis is to identify the absence of actions that could have been taken by the Department of Social Services and La Alianza that contributed to the outcomes of the children reported in the case study High Stakes and Frightening Lapses. Additionally, the recommended stance of the Commissioner of DSS at the end of the case study will be to implement new contracts with nonprofit agencies while increasing communication between the agencies to prevent additional…

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…