becoming a Social Worker is a journey that is filled with purpose and self- discovery. The National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics clearly entails the expectations of the profession. As stated in the N.A.S.W. Code of Ethics (2008) it is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. Therefore‚ as my collegiate career progresses I learn more on who I am as a person‚ and the type of Social Worker I aspire to be. I have begun to explore my values to ensure
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together to make it more efficient based on the needs of those involved. CareSafe provides services such as individual counseling‚ group therapy‚ home assessments‚ and parent consultation. As an example would be when an individual meets with a social worker there should be an appointment made at the time for future sessions so that the client already knows ahead of time when they need to be available. This can help with cut backs on materials and a
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A School Social Worker plays a major role in developing a student as a complete person. "School Social Workers provide a vital link among the school‚ home and community" (www.sswaa.org/about/career‚ retrieved 10/17/05). Nationwide school districts are now beginning to realize that a social worker in the school will help bridge the gap between home and education for students. Social work in general is a job that requires one to help others. And in this case‚ one can help children achieve their goals
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sense of importance of helping people with social needs‚ has affected many people to want to become social workers‚ because there aren’t many other careers that can be so important to society. Social workers provide professional support and wide variety of services to people who have social difficulties. They work closely with their targeted population as well as with social care organizations and government institutions acting as mediators and social consultants. Therefore‚ because of the sensitivity
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abuse others themselves. While there are many types of social workers: social workers that provide support to children in foster care‚ some that counsel children with school problems‚ some that assist elderly people‚ parents dealing with financial stress‚ and people that recently been released from prison. Social workers provide support and counseling to individuals and families who are undergoing some type of social difficulty or crisis. Such situations might include unemployment
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order in our society‚ as Peace Officers. Furthermore‚ as a Peace Officer you will be entrusted with an incredible amount of authority and responsibility. Therefore‚ it is essential you exemplify high moral character and begin to live by the HCSO Core Values. Our program places a heavy emphasis on professionalism and integrity in every subject matter area and therefore you will receive a strong foundation in accountability‚ leadership‚ and ethics. It is essential to take this time to consider the great
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Social work is a profession dedicated to enhancing human capacity to solve the complex social problems in order to create a more humane and just society. Deepak Chopra‚ bestselling author and public speaker‚ once said “ Everyone has a purpose in life . . . A unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with services to others‚ we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit‚ which is the ultimate goal of all goals.” Becoming a Social Worker is
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GUIDELINES FOR SOCIAL WORKERS These are guidelines on how social workers operate. 1.Establishment of a counselling relationship See the relationship as a process of giving the client an opportunity to grow‚ develop‚ and ultimately to understand and discover himself‚ and make appropriate choices. 2.Acceptance Recognize the worth of the individual regardless of his/her circumstances‚ status‚ religion‚ race‚ politics‚ behaviour‚ and wish to foster human dignity and self-respect.
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My motivation to become a social worker came after being exposed to two different cultures and realizing that poverty and scarcity are not choices but social problems. As a Mexican-American I had the advantage to grow up in two countries that in addition to their differences in language and culture‚ I learned that poverty affects anyone anywhere. Growing up in a low income family has been the most rewarding experience. Not only did I learn to always make the most out of everything‚ but I also developed
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cases that Geriatric social workers has to deal with on a daily basis. Their multiple roles range from being a coordinator within the clinic settings for both inpatient and outpatients and displaying the role as the patient advocacy. It discusses the different treatment processes that social workers are a part of in order to help the person return back to their meaningful life. Since the duration of medical stay are shorten in order to keep cost down‚ it is the social workers duty to work with the
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