There are many different paths to choose in life, each comes with a different set of consequences both good and bad. The path I am on now comes with a long road to recovery and self discovery. As I embark on this new journey to become an Aboriginal Social Worker, I feel like I am learning something new every day. The path I came from has been dark but with each week the weight on my shoulders is becoming lighter and the lights down the road keep getting brighter. There are infinite reasons for one to chase their dreams. The main reason I want to pursue a career as a Social worker is because I grew up in the system. I would like to act on behalf of the people and be the person or in the committee that changes policies and procedures. The system is twisted and backwards and I would like to help mend it back to a functional form. Lastly, I would like to specialize …show more content…
If it were not for my grandma taking my three siblings and I into her home there is certainly no doubt in my mind that we would not be the people we turned out to become. For starters, we were shown compassion and given love. Whereas the rest were more then likely not as lucky. The system is flawed in more ways then one. Firstly, it is designed and favoured for kids to go to foster homes rather then to an immediate relative. Would it not make more sense to put these children with people that love and care for the child rather then in a complete stranger’s home who treat the child/children like paycheques? Any one could say they wish foster homes did not have to exist, sadly this is a reality that is quite close to impossible. What is a do able task is to transform the child welfare system to create foster homes full of equality for all children built around respect, companionship, family values and most importantly love. This is absolutely something I am going to work on in the
As a child growing up in an impoverished neighborhood and in a low income family; I always had dreams and goals of helping other families that endured the same struggles I encountered as a child. My desire grew stronger as I watched my grandmother effortlessly helping the lives of battered women and children. She was very passionate about everything she did to help someone even if she had to use her last dime. Her devotion and aspiration to help people in need is why I chose to pursue a career in social work. She was my role model and a perfect example of someone I would love to be like. Choosing a career in social work comes with ample of field opportunities which are one of the reasons why I am interested in
My experiences have shown me that I should deny part of who I am and I want to fight against this. I believe that in order to practice social work and to adhere to the code of ethics of social work, I need to be genuine and authentic. I believe that incorporating an Aboriginal approach to social work into my holistic, anti-oppressive practice is one way of accomplishing this.
In 2012 nearly 205,000 people were employed as a physical therapist in the United States. The average salary of a physical therapist in 2012 was $79,860 per year. The number of jobs is estimated to grow 36% from 2012-2022. This job of physical therapy involves many and very important tasks to fulfill the needs of their patients. It requires many different educational requirements and you must have strong people skills.
So with looking further into all of the different criminal justice paths I could go down and with my love for science I thought being a forensic scientist would be the perfect job. After I’m done with college, my successful will continue. Regardless my main goal is to just be happy, and never have to struggle for anything. But, when I think about my future the first thing I always think about is the car I want. Which is so odd because I should be thinking about a place to live, and a family maybe first, then a car. But no, I want my all white Cadillac CTS. Depending on what year I get enough money to purchase this perfect car, I’m going to want to the newest year. Just so I can have all the newest interior and the technology. I want to one day, have a family and a decent sized house in a big city. I haven’t really decided yet if I either want to go into the FBI or just work for the local police station wherever I decide to live.
Social Work is a rewarding and demanding career which gives me the courage to support those who are in need. To become a successful social worker, I am aware of the responsibilities which come along with it. I will ensure that all service users with different age groups, religion, culture, beliefs and gender are all treated equally and meet their basic standards of care; without having to face any boundaries or implications. Also, by aiding them through any struggles that they may face, whether it be physical, emotional or social. I am a determined, patient and responsible individual who can undertake and complete tasks to the best of my ability; in difficult and pressured circumstances. I am ready to acquire and use the relevant knowledge,
Have you ever been in foster care, know someone who has been in it, work for CPS, or even be a foster parent? See, a lot of people haven't so they don’t know what it's like, and some are very lucky to be part of the system “People say ‘he’s so lucky to have you. The truth is I’m so lucky to have him.” -Anonymous “Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.” – Rita F. Pierson But people just read those and say “Foster kids are now in good homes”, but are they really? I believe that the laws need to change in the foster system because some kids get beat up in foster homes because they don't inspect the parents enough and also the DFPS needs to be more careful how they place the kids.
Education is something I believe in. When it comes to school all I think of is being a future student of Old Dominion University. Ever since the 7th grade ,when I joined the avid program, I have had the dream to go to college. Teachers at Windsor Oaks Elementary school showed me how fun learning is. Plaza middle school instilled in me that knowledge is key to everything. Green Run High School is helping on my way to success. Education is not just the kind of things I do at school, but instead it is learning new things everyday. I am passionate about becoming smarter and gaining wisdom. Growing up, my parents always applauded my hard work ethic in school because they have realized the immense impact that education has. Education has allowed people to thrive more than anything else. Without
The Ultimate Career Goal: I am extremely passionate about marine and wildlife ecosystems and all their inhabitants and have a desire to work in a career that allows me to work closely within these ecosystems as well as allowing myself to educate those that surround me about the importance of science. My ultimate career goal is to work as a laboratory and field technician for a reputable company or organisation.
A social worker, or case worker is someone who has a sort of passion or drive for helping people. Not just anyone can take on this career, the job demands a special type of person with certain qualities fit for situations that will be thrown at hand. Social workers work with a broad spectrum of individuals, whether it’s the elderly, children, the homeless, drug/alcohol abusers, or people with learning and physical disabilities. Case workers aid and support them through difficult times and ensure that these vulnerable people are safeguarded from harm. I believe I have what it takes to be a social worker. I am ready to dedicate my career to improve the quality of life of an individual, group or community.
My reasoning behind deciding to pursue a career in social work stems from my seemingly innate desire to see others succeed in fulfilling their potential. Although it feels somewhat of a cliché, my passion and desire for the field of social work originates from a genuine wish to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
The career of a social worker is not as attractive to many because it’s not a field where you can make a lot of money right away. I want to make good living once I enter the real world, but I also want to have a purpose in life. I have always loved to help people. I am a very nurturing person and have always been passionate about helping others. I want to be able to make a difference in my community and the lives of other people. I also want to be a social worker because I want a career where I can have some diversity. I do not want a job where I must be confined to a desk to perform my job daily. Each day will be a different challenge as a social worker. I need to be involved in a field where I will not be bored and pushed to resolve the many
The reason I decided to pursue a career in accounting is because I have always been interested in the business world and accounting is considered a basic tool of business. I have worked for small and large business firms; also in private and public sectors which helped me develop a strong linking with the industry as a whole and solidified my interest in accounting.
I chose to go into social work because the profession is not only my dream career, but my passion as well. The ability to call myself a social worker is not just my job title, but part of my identity. I have always wanted to make an impact on our world and be a leader in my generation, and social work is where my personal skill set and strengths will be best put to use. As the last 4 years in my undergraduate studies have rolled along, I have developed my unique, personal traits alongside brilliant minds belonging to the future social workers of America. Many of which plan on going right out into the field and using their degrees to make an immediate impact in their local communities. For me, I would love the opportunity to further hone my
Life contains an unlimited amount of life lessons; my main life lesson has inspired me to never give up on myself or my goals. Through my life experiences I have learned that there is no such thing as failure. I am certain with myself that I can find success through hard work and dedication. My career aspiration is to help others as a healthcare professional. More specifically, I have a dream of pursuing a career in physical therapy. Nothing gives me more self-satisfaction than to see that I am able to help people self-improve. Therefore, I have committed to studying and preparing myself for graduate school. I am currently an Undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida, destined to graduate in the Fall of 2017. There are multiple Undergraduate degree paths I can take to prepare myself for grad-school; however, I chose a path that can help me develop skills to provide the best possible service for my future patients. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences
1. I grew up in a family where work was an important aspect, but both of my parents did not always work. My father had many medical issues and was unable to walk for many years. Financial stability was always looked at as the ideal. I was taught working is just a part of life and you should do it to survive. Both of my parents did not attend college, but encouraged me to go to college. They were not happy when I wanted to also go to graduate school because they did not see the point of doing so. I was fortunate to have their help and support in my undergraduate degree because this allowed me to not have to work too much. I did have a lot of volunteer positions and ultimately got what I would call a real job in 2014 doing counseling like services in the community. I always knew I wanted to help people and I enjoyed doing this job, but decided to go back to school for my Master’s so I could ultimately open my own private practice.