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Social work is a profession that is set out to improve the well-being of society, whether it is direct or indirect. Direct social workers address societal issues within a micro perspective, for instance, one-on-one counselling. Indirect social workers improve the well-being of society through a macro perspective, for instance, government agencies aimed at forming and critiquing social programs or policies. A significant characteristic of a social worker is being critical or analytical with…

I am a non-traditional female student in my fifties, I was born in Morocco, lived in France, Florida and now in California, I possess all the personal qualities that make me a good fit for the social work profession. I am a worldly person who lived and adapted to many cultures. I am a good listener, mature, honest, kind, and caring person. I pride myself on always being available to help family members, close friends, and even strangers. I enjoy helping other people and enjoy extending a…

mechanics of social work truly are. This professor took a step back to see how the class would learn the best and get the most out of this introduction class. He wanted us as a class to develop our own personal thoughts about the practice and profession of social work by providing us with information to direct our thoughts in the right direction. Although I knew my future career was going to be in a help profession, this class clarified social work was the best career for me. The social work…

The main duties of a Domestic Violence Social Workers range from office duties such as maintaining paperwork for the various cases assigned to the individual, to providing victims with education and counseling tools. Domestic Violence Social Workers work closely with the community. Often, victims of domestic violence are in need of housing and medical assistance. Social Workers maintain communications between housing authorities and hospitals for referrals and emergency assistance. Social…

Social work values are in the preamble of the NASW code of ethics. Social work profession primary missions is to further improve the well-being of humans and to meet their basic needs. These values are rooted for social workers to embrace throughout their profession. We are here to build a foundation based on to contribute, environmental forces, and address problems in living. There are multiple social work core values but there are so much we can explain and address for another day. Even…

1. Client: “I was so used to her being there. I needed her but I never told her so. Now that she’s gone, I realize just how much she meant to me” Worker: You feel alone. You are anxious and worried that you will not find someone else. Mr. K’s respond by saying that he is afraid of finding love or even if he happened to be in a relationship he would tell his partner how much she means to him and not hold it in. I think Mr. K will be more opened in expressing his feelings. The two…

Workplace spirituality is not just about seeking meaningful work, but it is also about being an integral part of this society. This sense of togetherness and interconnectedness is called as sense of community. This was first conceptualised by Ashmos and Duchon (2000), explaining the importance of being alive and connecting with other human beings in the surroundings. Having a sense of community (being understood and appreciated) is largely a matter of interrelationship and connection through…

Given the chance to further my education in social work is of great importance to me. My focus as an undergrad has always been with an eye toward graduate school and a career as a professional social worker. Having gained lifelong knowledge and skills for achieving my bachelors of social work, it is a necessity to continue learning as much as I can. Furthermore, I am looking for increased opportunities to learn the required skills to enable me to work with people supporting them and making a…

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…

the link to a future I didn’t know existed. All throughout high school I believed by the time I was in 21 I would be a notorious scientist, but with struggling in school my future was becoming more and more a fantasy. To make ends meet I decided to work, hoping I could get a job that would get my foot in the door to some of the big biotechnology companies. But after months of waiting no second call ever came. So I had to go with a job that I was not interested, being an after school program…