For some defining social work may be simplistic‚ however as a professional in the field I often find it challenging to truly define social work straightforwardly. Perhaps it is because nothing about social work is straightforward‚ one-dimensional or tranquil. In social work‚ we face countless different circumstances‚ dynamics‚ and situations when working with clients‚ thus making social work is so unique. The social work field demands empathy‚ resourcefulness‚ tenacity and tolerance. Professionals
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Social Workers Work Satisfaction….………………………………….……………. 11. I. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Statement of the problem Work is a central part of life and of society. Our occupational life is organized in many ways to satisfy our requirements for companionship‚ achievement and gain (Warr & Wall‚ 1975). Maslow‚ a leading humanistic psychologist has said: “ I think I am just most happy and most fulfilled‚ and most myself‚ and most being as if that’s what I were meant to be when I am involved in work” (Fick‚ 1971:31
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In Youth Work‚ Nichols draws on an institutional ethnography and communitybased research‚ which was conducted over the course of more than one year at an Ontario youth emergency shelter – ‘Street Youth Shelter‚ Middlesborough’. Nichols adopts a definition of youth work in the book that extends beyond the work of a “child and youth worker” (p.5) to include “all of the things young people do in institutional settings… as well as the activities of any practitioner who works with youth” (p.6). She argues
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of clinical social work have expanded. With an estimated 170‚790 clinical social workers certified or licensed to assess‚ diagnose‚ and treat mental disorders in the United States (Harkness‚ 2011). Clinical Social Work is a state regulated professional practice. It is guided by state laws and regulations. In most instances‚ clinical social workers are required to have the following credentials; a master’s degree from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Clinical
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Social work with refugees is incredibly important in contemporary Canadian society‚ and this issue is deeply rooted in Canadian history. Therefore‚ the topic of this paper is the relationship between social work and refugees‚ and how this relationship is impacted by Canadian history‚ policies‚ and contemporary social structures. This paper will outline Canada’s history with refugees‚ and how policy has impacted social work with refugees in past and current Canadian society This paper will briefly
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Social Work -1 Agree or Disagree Social work is a profession that’s centred around people. This profession works to protect vulnerable people. But being a social worker is a dangerous job. To be a social worker you need to be able to manage a heavy workload and manage time effectively. Social work can be emotionally demanding. Dealing with other people pain and suffering is demanding. Being a social worker is very stressful. You need to enhance many skills in social work which is
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and Educational Growth I have chosen social work because‚ I am always learning new things from the people I work with. I have found that people know their situations better than anyone because they are living it. As an intern at DFS I meet clients when they are at mentally‚ emotionally‚ physically and offer my assistance in managing complex issues or finding solutions.
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Paige Wendler Intro to Social Work Course Paper: Reflections on Social Work Social work is a profession that requires commitment to improving the lives of others as well as the community around you. As a social worker‚ the NASW Code of Ethics which states the mission you have as a social a social work professional. The mission “is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed
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I. Key Themes Social workers can engage in micro‚ mezzo‚ and macro level of work to promote change and development in the society. The non-profit sector is one of the areas where social workers engage in mezzo level of work as program manager‚ capacity builder‚ researcher‚ case worker‚ manager among other. The Non-profit sector plays a key role in the protection of minority‚ experimentation and embracing the diversity of thought. There are many challenges that cause organizational problems in
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