Essay on Social Work

Social work is a vast field with complex and numerous factors that can create confusion on what exactly the social work profession is. Many theories and values have been assigned to social work based scientific development and studies, assumptions and inherent beliefs, which can only add to the chaotic understanding of the profession. Although the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) was only founded in 1955, (Platt and Cooreman 2001, pg. 113) social work has been utilized for centuries

of a Social Worker Kimberly Whitfield HHS497: Health & Human Services Daniel Villa July 12, 2012 Table of Contents * Introduction to Social Workers * Careers * What a Social Worker Does * Education Requirements * Work Settings * Culturally competent work with

In the social work profession, the primary goal is to aid and empower individuals or families who are faced with oppression, vulnerable in society, and living in poverty (Code of Ethics, 2008). Social workers strive to improve the welfare of those who need assistance meeting their daily basic essentials for survival. According to Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic needs, a person requires five clusters to make them an integrated and self-motivated whole in society. The five clusters include: physiological

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare provided me with opportunities to learn by using a varities of learning syles. This course offered many readings, groupwork, discussions and presentations to learn the content needed to be successful in this class. Through this course I learned about the history of social work profession, the code of ethics and how a social worker needs to follow the core values and ethical standards and the roles of a social worker. I also learned about the the theories

Post-Reflection on Social Justice and Transformation Introduction Before beginning the Master of Social Work program at Laurier I figured I had a strong understanding of what social work was. However, I quickly learned that I had only scratched the surface. I knew oppression existed, but I never understood the depth of it. I now know that I was afraid of it. It was easy for me to stay silent, because it was such a comfortable position to be in. Doing nothing meant I had nothing to lose and everything

element that drew me to the profession of social work was the diverse opportunities available. Social work is a very flexible field that consists of many different components such as family and child welfare, poverty and inequality, and substance abuse/ addiction. The main component of social work that interests me is working with people who have disabilities, mental and/or physical. According to our textbook about 11.3% of social workers with bachelor's work in this field (Cox, Tice, & Long, 2016,

The profession Social work is a profession that promotes social change, assisting individuals to reach their full potential by connecting them to resources to meet their basic needs and advocating for the vulnerable and those that are oppressed. (Miley, Omelia, DuBois, 2017) As a practitioner in the social work field, it is important to engage in 5 different steps such as engage with a specific population to assess challenges, connect individuals with services, advocate for the needs of your client

As a social worker, I am aware that though I may choose a particular field to work within, there are few instances when I may pick and choose the specific client population I work with. Since my social work journey began in 2008, a population that has been most difficult to serve objectively and without bias has been the subset of clients that purposefully vote in elections against their own self-interests, in particular, those that vote with the Republican Party. Raised in the evangelical South

two share the same story. My book may be torn, damaged by time and pain, but mended by passion. My motivation to become a social worker has been that tape and glue. It sealed every tear, and it gave every hardship a purpose. I faced these misfortunes to learn what darkness is, to be shown my capacity to be the light in other people’s lives. My life has led me to social work, it has become my purpose. Throughout the last few years, there have been several individuals who have guided me, supporting

Health and Social Care with Guidance and counselling this was challenging having to overcome dyslexia and other barriers, however I am very resilience persistent and eager to fulfil my goal even if it take to a bit longer to achieve Having a full time job whilst completing my degree have taught how to manage my time effectively and solve problems. I am aware Social worker role require hard work however I believe the training thati will receive will enable to become an outstanding social