There have been many life experiences that have led me to want to become a social worker. I was raised in a family of health professionals and nurses. Although I did not want to pursue a career in nursing‚ I still knew I wanted to help others. My family taught me the value of helping others. For instance‚ the needs of others were put before your own. I have a passion and need for helping people. My passion and need for helping people comes from knowing that I can make a difference in the world. Not
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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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When working with clients it is very important to provide a service that is very effective. That is the key of anyone working with trying to help and grow client. Some ways to be effective when working with a client are‚ assessment‚ contracting‚ setting of goals‚ and evaluation. All of this plays a big role when interviewing and working on helping a client grow through a situation. Freydia is a 27-year-old mother who has came to the drug program for help. She has been addicted to crack cocaine
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the different types of 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
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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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“So you want to be a Social Worker:A Primer for the Christian Student” by Keith-Lucas spoke about the differences and similarities of a christian and non-christian social worker. His major point was that both christian and non-christian social workers share similar values‚ therefore making it possible for both to be social workers. He gave a clear and focused point about christianity in the social work position. I found that I agree with his view that both sides have certain things in common‚ he
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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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After completing this course‚ I am looking forward to starting my career path of working with families as a professional social worker. This career field looks like it will be both challenging and rewarding at the same time. I am hoping that my education at Appalachian State University will provide me with most of the skills and training that I will need in order to be an effective advocate and helper for my clients. My goal is to assist families in obtaining the resources that they need the most
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Working and living in Appalachia has its difficulties. Being creative and innovative are needed as a social worker living in Appalachia‚ especially the rural areas. As said before‚ Davis Child Shelter is unique service because it was created to fill up the avoid of children who are unable to get into treatment because of waiting lists or the treatment is not available‚ and waiting to get placed out of West Virginia. All the children that have walked through the doors have suffered from a disadvantage
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