Becoming A Social Worker Sindy Griffin Rasmussen College Author Note This research is being submitted on June 10‚ 2011‚ For Ian Provo HS100/HUS1001 sec01 Introduction to Human Services at Rasmussen College by Sindy Griffin Growing up in the 1970’s where there were limited resources‚ and having an abusive father was very difficult for my mother and us four children. Having such difficult times as a child though no fault of my mothers and then being married to an abusive husband for
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The journey on 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
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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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Roles of a Social Worker Llowyan Forde Everest University on Line The Role of a Social Worker My dream career is to be a clinical social worker because the job enables me to help individuals who are socially disadvantaged and create an environment where they can be reformed and adapt to society. ”Clinical social workers help families deal with issues related to mental and substance abuse through a rehabilitation program” (Siegel & Worrall‚2012
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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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During the Being a Social Worker assignment I was able to work with two Organizations: The Sparrows Nest and 4Sarah. The Sparrows Nest is a non-profit public organization that was founded in 1988. The Sparrows Nest is funded by multiple recourses including a thrift store located in the basement‚ and annual fundraisers put on by the staff and students. Their main source is comes from a pile of supportive churches like Life Church‚ Gateway‚ and Watkinsville First Baptist. The head of the agency is
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back to school at age 32‚ to get her GED. Later‚ she went to beauty school‚ where she is a licensed beauty specialist. At age 34‚ my client went to the police academy to become a correction officer‚ which she later medically retired from. Jennifer reported that being a correction officer was a very stable career for her. And if she had the chance‚ she would return. At age 48‚ my client went back to college. She currently attends Colorado Mesa University‚ where she is studying to become a Social Worker
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The role of a social worker What is a social work? “Social work is a profession which promotes social change and problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance wellbeing. Utilizing theories of human behaviour and social systems‚ social work intervenes at the point where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work”. (Understanding Social work‚ Neil Thompson‚ 2005‚ page
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Social work is full of complex challenges‚ but one of the most beneficial and rewarding fields to work in. Growing up I lived in many different environments and situations‚ between separated biological parents‚ grandparents‚ being homeless‚ and foster care I have experienced many walks of life. Unfortunately‚ drugs consumed my mother’s life‚ we became homeless when I was very young. I watched as my mom struggled to clean her life up‚ going to different cities she took me to California leaving behind
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