The Work

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 pursue after obtaining my accounting degree. By this being an occupation I might…

workplaces to administer in-service training for social work practitioners to disassemble their own hidden feelings and biases. These biases need to be dismantled or else it would affect a practitioner’s interaction with Muslim clients. Therefore, the literature search illustrates the need for social work curriculums to address inequalities faced by Muslim people in a domestic and international context…

families, and groups is only one aspect of their broader set of responsibilities. They also engage in research, policy development and advocacy for services. And of course, social workers must maintain case history records and prepare reports. Social work can be the kind of job that requires a great deal of overtime, and separating the emotional aspects of the job from the duties required can be a difficult undertaking. But there are plenty of resources, including websites, books and social…

since of extraordinary knowledge about how to interact with clients, and how to make sure my values are set aside during their sessions. Professional values and personal values sometimes conflict with one another when working in an atmosphere that works with many different people because individuals value their values, and sometimes it is difficult to set them aside. However, I have realized a lot of interesting facts about my self, which has impacted my values and myself. Also, there are many…

Social Work A social worker’s job is to help individuals dealing with internal or external problems and find simple ways to help them cope with their problems. In a short reading of “College Majors, Unemployment and Earnings: Not All College Degree Are Created Equal” by Anthony P. Carnevale, Ban Cheah, and Jeff Strohl, Social Work majors have a low unemployment rate and low pay. It can improve with experience and graduate education. Before deciding to go into this field, college students must…

Why I want to pursue a career in social work It’s difficult to put into words how I feel when I’ve made a difference in someone’s life. Helping them realize they’re not alone, or there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Geriatrics and terminal patients is where my passion lies. Nearing the end of one’s life is a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved, and my desire is to make this transition as smooth as possible. Applying to the social work program is the first step in my journey to…

substances.They have helped many by programs such as “Alcoholics Anonymous, designing inpatient detoxification programs, and applying youth-oriented prevention and education programs(Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse 2010, March 24).” The field of social work deals with making a change within an individual as well as to the community. Social workers have changed the world of substance abuse by leading advocacy for anti-alcohol campaigns like the Temperance Movement and Prohibition. These advocates…

to come up with a plan for them, doing home visits 2. How many hours do you work in a typical week? In social work their is many different jobs and places you could work and do. You could work at the hospitable or at a school or at children's aid society so each places can…

My passion for wanting to obtain my Master’s in social work comes from a multitude of things: my personal life story and being considered an “at-risk” youth; as well as, rearing two children who suffer from mental health disabilities and my 10+ years of experience in the social services field. Society places a negative stigma on mental illness; thus, making it hard for many to receive the assistance they need to be successful in their recovery. My passion lies in helping those who suffer from…

Social work, this is a career I see myself enjoying the rest of my life. I find helping people intriguing and sets a goal for what I wanna do in my career. I have chosen this major because I have had firsthand experience with children in the foster care system. This got me intrigued as I was in high school searching for a major that I would to eventually incorporate into my career and lifestyle. Kansas State University was one of the schools I enjoyed visiting as I was visiting colleges and here…