working as a social worker for the past three years. In all these years, it has always been my desire and passion to acquire enhanced social skills and knowledge to help me empower disadvantaged individuals and families take control of their lives. My desire therefore to pursue a Masters of Social Work degree (MSW) has been inspired by over three years of continuous work with families, children, youths and adults who require support to cope and combat oppressive structures and social injustices. It
Master of Science in Social Work 1. Motivation for social service and/or social justice, social work education, and a career in the profession During my undergraduate work, I deepened my knowledge in how the needs of individuals, their systems, and society as a whole are interrelated. Through this intellectual pursuit, I’m grateful for the opportunity to have expanded my learning and to grow personally. After graduation I began to understand that a gap exists between my calling to deliver care and
Personal/Professional goals Initially, I became interested in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Walden University subsequently becoming acquainted with a Walden representative, after having the privilege of being chosen by Georgia State University’s (GSU) faculty to attend The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in Denver Colorado 2015. My interest increased after researching the program’s curriculum for the “Advanced Clinical Practice” which instructs in developing therapeutic skills
My life experience has prepared me to pursue a Master Degree in Social Work. Currently, I am an intern at Eggleston Family Services, a foster care and adoption agency. Being an intern at this agency has helped me learn a lot about the Child Welfare System. Some of the tasks assigned to me include case management, monitoring visitation, intake assessments, and outreach. Being a foster family agency social worker has allowed me to witness the devastating effects of child abuse. My experience in the
themselves. Becoming a social worker will put me in a position to speak up and advocate for these at-risk children and ensure that they have the resources and help they deserve. This degree will allow me to continue my pursuit of social justice by helping me offer guidance and direction in people’s lives and make a true difference in the world. This passion for helping others will prove the driving force towards my success in the University of Denver’s graduate program in Social Work. Through my plethora
Please use the personal statement address the following three questions: 1. What is your understanding of social work as a profession, and its role in creating a just society? Social work as a profession strives to help the welfare of those within the community whether its persons or families through advocacy. Often times clients are those who may be vulnerable and disadvantaged. Social workers aim to help people fulfill basic needs in their everyday lives and assist them by providing beneficial
After coming to North Carolina Central University I have distinct opinion of what the social work profession is. Before, when I was still in high school I had a poor general idea of social workers. I was aware that school social workers had a degree but, I was under the impression that such degree was not needed to work in a place like the department of social services and both positions carried the same title. I knew of someone who worked at DSS for many years and they had begun working there straight
a. Discuss your desire to pursue a degree in Social work. Include any volunteer, work, or life experience you believe will enhance your ability to work in the social work profession. Throughout my professional career, I have had the honor of working with a variety of people. My vocational experiences have been with the young, aged, disabled, incarcerated, and the vulnerable. The combination of my professional and my personal life experiences have provided me with rich life lessons which have enhanced
National Association of social workers (2008) defines the unifying primary mission or purpose of social work as “enhancing human well-being and helping meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.” (Dubois & Miley, 2014). The mission of social work through my eyes is to ensure a better quality of life for those in need. The purpose of social work is to enhance social functioning of individuals
Social Work and Grand Challenges Defined within the NASW Code of Ethics a primary purpose of social work is to promote social justice and change within and on behalf of clients. This established code challenges social workers to enhance social functioning and well-being of all people. Not limited to, but including helping people meet basic human needs, with special attention to vulnerable, oppressed and impoverished members of society in need of personal empowerment and strength. Historically the
Introduction The term social worker encompasses numerous different functions. They encompass a variety of skills which are linked, with the goal of helping individuals in need (Kirst-Ashman, & Hull, 2015). Discussed in this paper is the interview conducted with Tiernan Seaver, MSW, Program Coordinator at the CASA FAMILIAR, nonprofit community development agency, located in San Ysidro, California. The interview consisted of questions regarding Tiernan’s educational background, what brought her to
I became interested in social work when my dear mother unexpectedly got sick, and the hospital diagnosed her with stage four cancer. The doctors told us she only had a few months to live. I decided against the nursing home option and instead brought my mom home from the hospital to take care of her by myself. The hospital and hospice helped me by sending the registered nurses, the home health care nurses and the social workers in my home to help me provide the best care for my ailing mother. Consequently
objectives, I never thought I would be writing a personal statement for an application to receive a Master’s Degree in the social work profession. However, I feel now that there is no other future for me than that of offering my education and personal commitment to vulnerable individuals in order to stabilize their lives. After careful consideration of all areas of social work, I have found that my main area of interest is in providing resources and encouragement for individuals with disabilities
The primary issue that was addressed in the Journal article, “Moral Reasoning of MSW Social Workers and the Influence of Education” written by Laura Kaplan, was that social workers make critical decisions on a daily basis that effect others. They influence their clients’ lives through giving timely and appropriate funding to them and their families, through deciding should a family stay together or should they have a better life with another family, or connecting the client with appropriate resources
A social worker is one of many helpful fields in our society. They help people and families deal with everyday life issues that plague most minorities. They help individuals of all race and gender to accomplish personal as well as broad goals in life and teach them how to maintain stability. Becoming a social worker I feel will be an exciting and challenging career. Being a social worker entitles being able to identify those who are in need and helping them to respond to particular crisis such
Many people don’t know that social workers deal with more mental health than any psychologist, psychiatrist and psychiatric nurses combined. Interesting right? I would definitely have thought otherwise. Social work is a very unique field that is overlooked and should have quite a bit more appreciation than it does. Making it in the real world is tough but thanks to social work peoples civil rights are protected, people with mental illnesses are now able to afford humane treatment and society is
Social Worker Interview I decided to interview my older brother’s friend, Cory Ringlein. I have known him most of my life and he has suffered from lymphedema as long as I have known him, this is important because his mom was a social worker before she stopped working to focus on Cory’s illness. I know this was pretty influential on Cory; he watched his mom work as a social worker and helped him make the decision to be a social worker. Cory works for Child Protection services on Broad Street in Regina
helping others and social work. Becoming a mother and overcoming tough challenges is also a strength of mines. That experience made me stronger and shaped who I am today. I definitely intend to encourage my clients that anything is possible and you can do anything that you set your mind to do. Being around my family and the obstacles that we have overcome has definitely gave me a broader perspective of life and the situations that current that can impacts us in many ways. As a social worker it is important
Current strengths: • Throughout my academic and fieldwork experience diversity has been at the centre. Learning and working in a multicultural society the ethos of organisations where I was recruited it was necessary to work towards equality and acceptance for all. Supporting and empowering marginalised and isolated members of the community treating them with respect and dignity. Through experience and training I have adopted different approaches used to eradicate oppressive practice. • I understand
I want to pursue a career in social work because I want to help people who are suffering from mental illness and who are underserviced when it comes to getting help for mental illnesses. By working with a distressed person to become better, not only will I be able to enhance their life, but also the community will transform into a more positive place. I view transformation as a ripple effect, where changing the situation for one person eventually causes a change in the majority. This is especially