Personal Statement: Employment Goals As A Social Worker

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Professionalism Employment Goals My employment goals as a social worker is to implement long-lasting social change. My reason for becoming a social worker is because I have a deep concern for individuals and society as a whole. I want to devote my work toward improving the lives of others. I also want to improve my overall knowledge in the behavioral and mental health area of social work, or to become an expert in integrating behavioral and mental health with primary care. As in most jobs, I will the lowest social worker on the totem pole when I first begin a career as a mental health social work. However, I want to gain the experience and knowledge, for any opportunities for advancement that will arise throughout my career. Many management and supervisory positions will become available and I want to ensure that I get the knowledge and experience to obtain that advancement. Therefore, I will like to be began working toward gaining the necessary experience and education that can help you advance toward this career goal. Mission Statement and Contribution to the Social Work Profession My professional mission statement is to empower, advocate, and serve …show more content…

Working with individuals, groups and communities in the pursuit and achievement of equitable access to social, economic and political resources. Providing assistance to improve the well-being of clients. The clients that I serve will not only be individuals, they will also include families, groups, communities, organizations and societies, especially those who are neglected, vulnerable, disadvantaged or have exceptional needs as well. Also I can contribute to the profession by raising awareness of structural inequities. Supporting policies and practices that achieve a fair apportionment of social resources. Acting on the behalf of my clients to bring about social change to reduce social barriers, inequality and

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