The Work

of Social Workers, it is expected that social workers will adhere to the standards and principles of the NASW ethical code whenever they are in a social worker role. In my future role as a professional counselor and volunteer counselor, I plan to work mainly with children and adolescents. For this reason, I must adhere to the model code set forth by The National Catholic Risk Retention Group. According to the Model Code of Pastoral Conduct (2004), as a volunteer I must treat all people with…

After two semesters working with Communities in Schools I have now learned how class knowledge turns into hands on experience. It has been one of the most exciting times of my Social Work career growing so much in such a short amount of time. This internship has given me a sense of what it is like to work with children, which has motivated me even more to continue with this population. I have definitely realized in what personal areas I have grown. At the end of last semester I felt like what I…

Modern social work is a very professional and respected career path. A social worker needs at least 4 years of education through an accredited social work college program through the Council on Social Work Education. Many social workers usually continue through more years of education to get their master’s degree or a social work licensure, which takes at least 2 years of further education with training as well. Social work did not begin like it is now with academics and formal training. Several…

This essay aims to provide a critical overview of both social work practice and education in Spain. An analysis of social work practice and education will be undertaken in relation to the history, traditions and ideologies of the country. Furthermore, an examination and analysis of emergent international demands in relation to social work practice and education will be conducted. Lastly a critical comparison of social work practice and education within Spain and the UK will be provided, in an…

represents exactly what social workers work towards on a daily basis. Social work can be one of the most rewarding professions in which an individual can truly make a difference in a person’s life. Most individuals who work in the social work profession don’t choose the field for the money, but for the opportunity to make a difference. Along with the rewards, the social work profession can also bring an extreme amount of stress and can be a very demanding line of work. The combination of the…

Having completed my prerequisite for Social Work, I am writing to request for admission into the Social Work program. In the Social Work program at Union Institute & University I will be able to accomplish my lifelong dream of becoming a Licenses Social Worker and advocate for the unfortunate individuals. To be a social worker, I will become a part of a team of individuals who have a voice to stand for the rights of the unfortunate molding and shaping generations to create a healthy, safer, and…

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…

Evaluation of Mission Statement The primary mission statement of the social work profession is distinguishable from any other profession. The mission statement defines the purpose of social work and uses a universal key element. The universal key element is help because from the first day of a social work course, students learn that social work is a helping profession. The purpose of social work is to provide help whenever needed. This statement describes a profession that goes beyond what is…

in social work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (NASW, n.d). Social workers are individuals who truly care for people. While psychologist and psychiatrist focus on mental health of their clients; social workers are the actual foot soldiers who are fighting daily to help the less fortunate. There are many jobs in the field of social work, but this research is concerned with two occupations in particular; child welfare and international social work. When…

Ethics has been the cornerstone of social work practice since it’s inception. However it was not until 1960 that the National Association of Social Workers, or NASW, codified the ideas of ethical practice into a set of standards. This single page document is known as the Code of Ethics. The motivation for this was to develop a code by which the profession could define and assess the boundaries of ethical practice. Ethics in the field of social work, like other areas of ethics, evolve as societal…