When working in a helping field, you have many different doors that become open to you for different career paths that are all considered to be “Helping Fields”. A person with a degree in Human Services (Helping Field) can easily go on to become everything from a social worker that works with at-risk teens, to a drug and alcohol abuse counselor working for a state or federal penitentiary. With a degree in Human Services as the foundation for your career, the doors that can be open to you are virtually limitless.…
I wanted to bring to your attention some issues that I had about a professor in the school of social work, J. Breezer Rickey. I had her for SOWK 370 this fall. As a social worker, I feel that her sense of empathy for her students is not present in her daily interactions with students. She has made several rude comments to me (which I have attached as a PDF to this email), and those comments have made my self-esteem go down a considerable amount. A social worker should life people up, not bring them down, as is the situation here.…
Skills/Education Needed - Requires a master's degree in social work and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Knowledge of job as well as practices and procedures in the field is required. This person must use their experience and judgment to succeed. (Salary.com, 2017)…
Those working in human service have specialized training, whether earned through school or on the job, as a helping professional. You could hold a variety of positions, whether in residential care, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and food banks, substance abuse programs, organizations dedicated to children and families, poverty and employment services, child and elder care operations, mental health agencies and domestic violence efforts. Your role may include helping others obtain services, monitoring and keeping records, organizing or leading group activities, assisting clients in mastering everyday living skills and modeling healthy behaviors for residents or clients. For people like Amy and her coworkers, the possibilities and opportunities are endless.…
Frank Bertollini at the age of 58 would be classified as an older amputee. Prior to his amputation he was playing golf during the summer months and racquetball once a week during the…
Clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors usually hold a master’s degree in their field and provide therapy in hospitals, clinics, or private practice.…
1). A bachelor’s degree is necessary for most entry level mental health and substance abuse social workers although a master’s degree is needed for some positions. Mental Health and substance abuse social workers help clients cope with and solve everyday life issues from personal problems to dealing with relationships. Some mental health and substance abuse social workers conduct research or get involved in policy and planning (Mental Health….p. 2). With an appropriate state mandated license, mental health and substance abuse social workers are also called licensed clinical social workers. Mental health and substance abuse social workers treat and assess clients facing mental illness or struggling with drug addiction. Mental health and substance abuse social workers may conduct group therapy, one on one therapy, crisis intervention, social rehabilitation, outreach and life skills lessons (Mental Health…p.2). When patients leave in- patient facilities, mental health and substance abuse social workers must prepare their clients for a successful and easy return to the community. Some mental health and addiction social workers may work with family members of individuals suffering from addiction or other mental health problems. Some mental health and substance abuse social workers work in…
While completing my hours I was able to talk with many different people. Throughout my observations I was able to ask many questions, get an idea of where the agency started, and where it is now. I was able to work within a nursing home, drug court, and social services. All agencies are a bit different from each other and have developed at different rates. They were all able to show growth within the Human Service Profession.…
As part of my studies in the MA social Work and Law module I attended Hull Crown Court. During the visit I witnessed three sentencing sessions. In this paper I aim to project a reflective account of my own thoughts and feelings regarding the Crown Court environment and my initial perceptions of the power dynamics of the Court room officials. The profile and demographics of the defendants will be briefed, with the aim of finding links between them. We will then introduce the nature of the offences been heard for sentencing, and the way in which these where addressed in consideration to social work values and ethics.…
In this essay I will discuss how I feel that I have developed personally and professionally as a social work student during the first level of the degree course. I will do this through examination of reflective accounts recorded during the placement learning opportunity. I believe that the use of reflection has been very significant in enhancing my personal skills and learning about my own values. I also believe that the course has instilled me with more self awareness and has given me a better understanding of how I am perceived by others. I have learned that through anti oppressive practice, social workers are able to promote inclusion by challenging discrimination and inequalities. In this essay, I will examine the methods, tools, and techniques that I have learned to date. I will conclude by discussing my particular learning needs and plan for the remainder of the course. As part of this, I will consider my learning style and the necessary methods I will utilise to bridge the learning gaps.…
I have volunteered for various organizations that allows me to practice my counseling skills. I have volunteered at the following:…
I recognise this assessment is ongoing and involved weekly observations to identify progress and monitor the services. I made a record of each visit and reported any concerns to my manager (SW one, Walker 2011). I noted at times my intervention did not improve the situation as it took some time for the services to be allocated. Upon reflection, I could have been more open with N at the start about my concerns as her feedback reflected an inconsistency in my approach. Kemshall (2002) argues that social work is predominantly concerned with handling and assessing risk, as opposed to focusing on social need and justice. It should be highlighted that N may have feel structurally oppressed due to her mental health and not being appreciated for the challenges she is facing (Thompson 2007). I now recognise I may have been focusing on the immediate risk in the home and not realising the underlying cause of concern, her mental health. However, I was concerned at the potential neglect the children were facing and it was decided…
As Social Workers we need to observe the toddler according to the norms of the Daycare and how the toddler conducts himself in the lobby of his Daycare. The healthier the relationship a child has, the more likely the child will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love (Perry & Szalavitz, 2006).The toddler in question is considered to be a part of what society considers as Hispanic lower class. The specific family member that is being critiqued is the son. The other family members that live in the same household are the mother, step-father, daughter, and son. We will discuss the toddler in the contexts of the Daycare and the theories we has discussed through-out the graduate curriculum.…
On February 26th, 2005 I walked into Mrs. Johnson's residence for our discussion of what is one of the happiest days of her life. It was an inviting house. The room smelled like vanilla and everything was very tidy like most expected mothers houses usually are. Mrs. Johnson is a long time friend so I notice the excitement in here eyes to talk to me about her new addition. She said that nobody has ever wanted to write about her feeling of her pregnancy and with two other children excited to have an adult to talk too. We sat down on her couch and she turned toward me eager to know what I was going to ask.…
I also would love to be able to assist my clients in designing a personal social action plan. I agree there are many injustices in the world and I would like to be there as a source of support for my clients overall. I imagine that it would be quite difficult, but that I could help advocate for those who need it the most. Advocacy work seems to be a less known part of working as a counselor. We all need to get more actively involved with these issues because it is in our best interest to ensure that are clients are receiving the best care possible, including advocating for their needs as a profession. Some counselors are more involved than others, but nonetheless it is a very important part of the helping field overall. As you mentioned,…