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For Mrs. Hewes the Introduction to Social Work class we were asked to interview a licensed Social Worker and write an experience paper about the interview. Finding a social worker to interview wasn’t very hard for me because many of my mother’s friends got their masters in social work, but not many of them actually got their license except for one of them. The licensed social worker that I interviewed goes by the name of Tanya Hill. Tanya got her Masters of Social Work at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida in 2000, as well as her license and she now resides in Panama City, Florida. Tanya is someone that I have known since I was a little girl and someone that I definitely aspire to be like once I graduate. My interview with Tanya was over the phone since I did not have time to drive back to Florida to do a face to face one, but while we were on the phone every answer she gave me to the questions I asked were quite interesting.

Further, my experience in life has influence my interaction between my social identities and becoming a social worker. As a multiracial female I have experienced both target and agent status. This experience will assist in my journey and growth in becoming a social worker. I will have the knowledge and skills to help individuals escape the stigma of a particular social identity. In time my growth in the field of social will give me a different perspective on topics I am bias towards. As a social worker certain values are demonstrated to assist the client in receiving adequate service. Dedication is a value I admire in the field of social work, but at times clients may feel differently and a conflict of interest can

The results were obtained through surveys administered in 2010 at a social work conference, with 226 subjects completing the survey in full. The majority of the subjects were female and/or Caucasian, and a most of them had achieved at least an MSW.

On September 21, 2015, I met with Ms. Katie, a student in the MSW program at NCSU, to conduct an interview. We met at Starbucks in Cary, in the crossroads shopping center. Ms. Katie’s responses helped me learn and think about social workers in the child welfare social field. As a prospective social worker, my questions were formed based thoughts that I was concerned about my responsibilities in the social work field..

For this assignment, I decided to interview my aunt because she has been a social worker for about thirty years, and has a lot of experience. She attended Dominican college in Orangeburg, New York where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She then went to graduate school at Montclair State in New Jersey where she received her master’s in psychology. After this, she decided to go back to school for her MSW, which she received from SUNY Albany. Since she graduated, the only profession she has worked in is social work, and she is now a licensed clinical social worker. She loves what she does and is glad that she made the decision to become a social worker.

Part I (Autobiographical Essay):  What were the significant factors that influenced your choice of social work? What skills and experiences do you have that will contribute to your success as a graduate student and social work professional? How is the GCSW a good place for you to build on those skills? 2 pages, double spaced, 12 point font

Victoria Earle Matthews comes was born during the one of the darkest times of our American past. Born a slave in Georgia, she was the offspring of her mother, a slave and the white plantation master. Her mother ran away during the Civil War and left Victoria with her younger sister. Victoria’s mother eventually returned after Emancipation to reclaim her children. Her mother was the first black woman to be recognized in the court system as a WHAT? Georgia’s court system wasn’t very progressive at the time so this was an important event. Victoria Matthews’ background had a monumental effect on shaping her character and impact on the birth of social work in our country.

Social worker Lilly Sheldon is truly a leader among urban social workers. Currently 94 years old and still working in a volunteer capacity, Ms. Sheldon became a social worker in 1940. Social work was not her first choice for a career. In fact, Ms. Sheldon really wanted to become a lawyer, but few law schools during that time period were accepting female applicants. So, instead of becoming a lawyer, she became a social worker, and eventually went on to obtain her MSW. While it may seem as if someone who chose social work as an alternative career may not be an ideal leader in the field, Mrs. Sheldon belies that reality. She brought a keen intellect to her field, which enabled her to play a vital role in helping form the structure of what is known as the modern profession of social work.

On many levels, I secretly desire to be this professional social worker that has experienced many different realms of social work practice. As I maneuver through my first couple days of field, many questions run through my mind as to what’s to be expected of a master’s level social work. Although, I’ve only had the pleasure of working children and families as a social worker; it has broaden my desire to want to know more.

Fannie Jeffrey worked within mezzo social work her entire career during the Civil Rights Era. She spoke about her experience at the Bishop Tuttle School of Social Work. Her experience there was mostly pleasant, but the American Association of Schools of Social Work (AASSW) refused to “recognize Bishop Tuttle School. They said then, and now [Jeffrey] now realize[s] that it was an excuse… They had to find something that would prevent Bishop Tuttle School from being recognized, which meant that if that School wasn’t recognized then no Black could become a member of the National Association” (Kayser 118). Though she was not able to go to an accredited school it did not stop her and her career. Fannie Jeffrey continued on and began working to bridge

Bernadette Carroll is a DC school social worker. There she does therapy with students and programs on bullying. She also does both individual and group sessions. Bernadette Carroll is a license social worker, she currently have a BSW, MSW, LSCWS and she is currently working on her doctorate of social work at Capella University. She has been a social worker for 10 years where she have been helping her clients the best way she can. She also worked as a Child Protective social worker where she investigate and supervise situations with abuse and neglect of children. The aspect of Bernadette’s field of practice that seems more attractive to me is the fact that while on her journey, she tried to make connections with people and exploring options in order to do what she wanted to do.

Her obligation to the enhancement of humanity and continually seeking out occasions to develop her knowledge, impressed me. She served in a leadership capacity of the Social Work Student Alliance and had taken her position to heart. They were involved in activities to promote social justice in the local community, as well as globally. She also participated as a social work peer mentor to a social work junior student.

Nichol knew that she wanted to be a Social Worker as a young child. While all of her friends had dreams to become teachers, doctors and celebrities Nichol always had the desire to help those in need. When Nichol reached high school she realized that she wanted to help better our society. That is when she began researching and studying different helping professions in the Social Work field. The areas

Social Work is a career that you can make a significant impact on people’s lives. Social work is a spectacular career choice. However, working in this profession as a social work it can and will be challenges that will occur. A social worker enhances the welfare of communities, individuals and societies. Furthermore, social work aims to aid social change, development, cohesion, and empowerment. I had the pleasure of interviewing Latosha McIntyre about her work duties as a social worker with Day Spring Behavior Health Service. Day Spring Behavior Health Service is a non-profit- organization that offers a variety of behavioral health services to individuals and families. This paper will enclose Latosha McIntyre job activities, professional

Sonnie is a hardworking, driven individual with aspirations to be a social worker. Her strengths focus on the skills that would best equip her in her future practice. She is empathetic, a good listener, and knows how to work well with others. Sonnie is also independent, but knows she can count on the support of her family and friends when she needs them the most. They encourage her when she is doubtful and always know the right things to say. The closeness she feels to her loved ones really motivate her to be great at what she wants to do in the future. Sonnie has an overall strong networking system that lends their support for opportunities to advance in her career.