Social Work Field Observation Report

Social Work has put me in a position to have a vast conceptual view on what it is to be a competent Social Worker, who is able to advocate for others and oneself. In my experiences, I have learned that it is essentially more difficult to advocate for myself then it is to advocate for others due to my natural nature of being selfless. Due to my selflessness I find myself having hardship in the educational part of my life specifically with field. One of sections that may have appeared to need improvement during field was my interviewing skills, communication and time management. The interviewing skills that was supposed to be implemented during my previous field placement is preparation. Preparations means to read about the organization beforehand,

Having a confidant state of mind before and while you are being interviewed will demonstrate to the interviewer that you are strong will and fully capable in mastering the task or position at hand. Also, allowing the interviewer to mold me into a better and much more competent Social Worker that has no problem taking criticisms and asking questions if needed. The third skill is communication, which simply means to actively listen as the interviewer is speaking, demonstrate to the interviewer that what he or she has said, have been received and is understood by nodding and/or giving a gesture. After actively listening, give yourself a few seconds to digest all the information and then educate the interviewer on your past experiences dealing with that specific population or something similar to it. However, do not ramble or speak too much (Interview Skills: 10 Tips to Improve Interview Performance,

In my experiences with JAFCO beginning with the interview, I did not feel that my supervisor was enthusiastic about having to guide an intern or attempt to mold one. In addition, I do not believe that my supervisor Wendy was clear about anything that needed to be taken care of including the location of my placement. However, I will take responsibility for the lack of initiation to have clear and precise understanding of my role in that organization. In retrospect, this organization needs to become more culturally competent and aware of the underhanded behavior that is being displayed to individuals of other ethnicity.
Even though I have had many misfortunes with this agency I have learn the importance of self-worth, confidence, professionalism, and communication and time management. This agency has taught me self-worth by allowing me to see how organizations, cooperation’s and agencies will use and mislead those who are not at the same caliber as they are and as assertive one would like. Also, it taught me the importance of professionalism and time management by giving me the opportunity to see how I would not like be characterize at any job or field