Social Work Experiences

Social workers advocate for individuals and families within the community who lack autonomy and create environments that allow them an equal opportunity to thrive. Social workers level the playing field across the board for individuals and families who have struggled with hardships, terminal illnesses, mental health disorders and other adverse environmental situations that inhibit their ability to thrive within society. Social workers accomplish this by providing individuals and families a sense of hope and support, as well as, resources within the community designed to meet their needs. Social workers serve an essential role in the functioning of our society, as they are committed and dedicated to increasing the quality of life for the underprivileged in our community. I fully intend on actively contributing to this endeavor, and look forward to having the ability to contribute, and the responsibility of ensuring that all community members have personal and familial needs met and equal opportunities to thrive.
C. Experience related to social work
The applied experience courses for my major in Psychology and minor in Sociology equipped me with the framework necessary to recognize and competently address societal issues, from both a psychological and sociological perspective. The applied experience courses and the theoretical perspectives learned provided me the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to members in my community by decreasing the frequency of the adverse effects people endured. These courses served as the conduit for me to attain volunteer employment with the Kern County Mental Health Crisis Hotline. I was able to integrate a broad range of theoretical perspectives and methodologies gained from my undergraduate course