...Interview of a Social Worker Stacey S. Bain University of Michigan Flint When I found out that we had to conduct and interview for this class and then write a paper about it, I was mad. I mean I really do not like having to go to someone I don’t know and ask the questions and not feel dumb while doing this. I have three people in my family who are social workers. You would think that it would be easy for me to find someone who I feel comfortable around to write a paper about. Well it wasn’t I must have asked a thousand times and then finally begged my Aunt Johnice to do the interview with me. Not to mention that I am a big procrastinator when it comes to writing papers. I am just not good at it. But I did it anyways. I went to my Aunt Johnice. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social work and works for the Department of Human services off of Clio and Pierson Road. Unfortunately the problem with trying to interview someone you are related to, is you tend to get off of topic. Several times I had to re-ask a question and then to no avail I was there for over Two hours and she only answered three questions. It was a big eye opener for me. Finally Johnice suggested I interview this brilliant man who works with her. She said he was the one to talk to and that he would be able to guide me in the right direction. His name is Dan Savoie (pronounced Savoy). He agreed to meet with me the following Wednesday. To say I was a bit nervous was an understatement...
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...the social worker? I interview Carla is a social worker for a Carillon children Care Management Department. Carla sees patients and makes appropriate referrals. Her department deals with Adoptions, Substance abuse, teen pregnancy, domestic abuse, homeless, no transportation, and clients who do not have the appropriate baby supplies. Carla makes referrals for SSI low birth weight program, CHIP, Child Protective Service, Substance Abuse Treatment. 2. Describe the agency or organization with whom he/she works and the types of services provided? Carla works at Carilion Hospital serving pregnant women and children. She also works min born Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care and Peds....
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...A. This week for the reporting period, I had the opportunity to go out on a few investigations this week with a social worker. I visited elementary, middle, and high schools this week. Most of the kids that we visited with were cases with were following up with the kids remembered me from the recent visit. I observed as they spoke with the social worker and I. Most of the kids seemed to be doing a lot better with their academics and their behavior in their homes had progressed. I also attended a forensic interview this week. I had the opportunity to help file for workers as well. I learned how to put in a narrative for a case for the first time. I also had the opportunity to “role play” with a few of the workers in the office. I was the social...
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...Elementary and Middle School Social Workers Kristen Zanghi The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Interview with the Social Worker: The Social Worker that I interviewed is Flossie Hunt, who works at Pembroke Elementary and Middle School. Her specific job title is the School Social Worker, whose qualifications that are required include a Bachelor in Social Work and having completed the School Social Work class (Hunt). A School Social Worker has many responsibilities when it comes to a days work. One is to empower the students, families, and school personnel to access available opportunities and resources that develop each student’s potential. They make assessments of student, family, and school needs and direct the service/services delivery. They are the advocacy of a student when needed and handle consultations and collaborations. They deal with situations like program planning, implementation, and evaluation and they deal with the accountability of the students. (Hunt) The roles played by a School Social Worker vary in the severity of the situation with a student. They must meet the social service needs of children and must try to improve the communication between the home and the school. Their job is to serve homes, schools, and the community. As stated before, a School Social Worker is required to have a Bachelor in Social Work. It would be an even better advantage to have a Master in Social Work (Hunt). Social Workers working in a specific field...
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...Writing Assignment #1 Perception of Social Work Assignment According to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), social work as profession originated over one hundred years ago. I perceive social work as a job that helps children and adults to be safe within their environment. Helping children and adults improve the quality of life. Therefore, making social work is an important job. When I think of social work I think about problem solving because, I perceive social workers as solving problems. I also perceive a social worker as an individual who prevents problem from developing. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines social work, as an individual that assists people by helping them cope with and solve issues in their everyday lives, such as family and personal problems and dealing with relationships. Furthermore, social workers also help people with disabilities and children facing abuse, unemployment, and social problems. In addition there are various types of social workers. These various types of social workers includes: child, family, medical, public and school social workers. These social workers provide services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their family (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Child, family, and school social workers help to improve the situation. For example, they may assist single parents, abused children, and arrange adoptions. Specializing in working with a particular problem, population or settings...
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...Child and Family Social Worker Kaplan University Professor Pruett CM107-98 April 17, 2014 The first source listed below was found on the KU Online Library. This was a very interesting article to read for my final project. I choose to read The Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Child and Family Social Workers: Hitting the Ground Running. After reading this eBook, I found that each chapter has a range of tasks, exercises and checklists, which provide hints and tips to help professionals manage a range of different issues. Issues that is likely to arise during the first year as a newly qualified social worker. This book contains great advice and guidance for new social workers. This is a good book that triggers your thinking. It can be used to set us up on the right direction or to help us avoid difficulty when dealing with clients. (Donnellan, 2010) This was a perfect book for me to read because I am planning on becoming a Child and Family Social worker, once I obtain my Bachelor’s degree. This book is great because it is intended for new entrants into the field of human services. So, it perfectly fits with the topic I will be writing about in my Unit 9 Final Project. It contains a lot of information on what to expect when in this field. This is source is reliable, because I found it on Kaplan Universities Library. Everything found in this library is suitable. The second source I choose was from O*NET OnLine. This website contains occupational information. By searching...
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...schoolsecurity). Traumatic stress and psychological distress play a major role in counseling children. School counseling has become even more valuable in the U.S. due to traumatic events such as school shootings. School shootings have had a major impact on students, families and communities. There is a more security and law enforcement present at schools across the US and metal detectors in schools also. School children are being taught how to prepare if there is a shooter or shooters in schools. Due to the increased acts of violence in schools and the need for intensive intervention in student issues, school personnel, school boards, and communities are recognizing the need to provide effective prevention and intervention programs to address social, emotional, and academic needs of students. (Davis, T., 2015, Exploring School Counseling). In the next ten years even more attention will be needed to counseling of young children. There are students who have undiagnosed mental health issues, counselors have to be diligent and observant when working with students. In today’s society students are stressed, some are highly medicated. Counselors have to be aware of each student needs, behaviors, and work with all staff to meet the needs of these...
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...Social Work Examination Supervision in Social Work Table of Contents SUPERVISION IN SOCIAL WORK Table of Contents Table of Contents I. Introduction and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. Individual Supervision and Group Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 III. Supervision Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 IV. Administrative Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 V. Educational Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 VI. Supportive Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 VII. Evaluation/Performance Appraisal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VIII. Miscellaneous Supervision Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chapter Review Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Answers and Rationale for Chapter Review Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...change process which involves “acquiring and understanding of a problem, what causes it and what can be changed to minimize or resolve it” (Barker, 2003. p. 30). Assessment is a continuous activity and has to be done throughout the process of assisting clients in resolving their problems. After a problem as been identified, the social worker evaluates the problem situation within the environment because the problem does not only involve the individuals and their families but also the larger communities and systems in which the people live in. When all the necessary data has been collected, the social worker and the client system have to participate in specificactivities that leads to solving the identified problem and these activities has to be clearly stated by the social worker. In this report, I will critically discuss and outline the process of assessment, how I, the social worker, together with the client system will minimize or resolve the problem and also the measures taken in resolving the problem. How to approach assessment Information about the identified problem or situation needs to be gathered, analysed and interpreted by the social worker (). Such situations may involve children faced with personality issues; struggling to focus at school therefore not being able to learn effectively or to express their capabilities, and also not receiving the public assistance they need. Careful thought is necessary in order to make an effective decision about the problem on how...
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...psychologist is to promote obliging workspaces to promote healthier communication between management and employees. The selection and training process of the industrial/organizational psychology varies, depending on the occupation, though the core values remain the same. The industrial/organizational psychologist is looking for competent individuals who bring value to an organization. The method of selection is a meticulous progress of scrutiny that ranges from the military, to the medical field, into social services, and also the public school system. In this paper, social service work will be examined. Though selection is important, the steps of training employees are equally imperative. Altogether, this comes with concerns that could include legal and ethical obligations as organizations attempt to hire the right individual for the job. Industrial/Organizational Psychology to Select & Train Employees Some large corporate companies and government agencies, such as social services devote millions of dollars a year on employee selection. Psychological testing by employers is growing every year to gain dependable employees and revenue. It is important for employers to adequately assess a potential employee’s work ethic, mindset, and motivation, when applying for the job to avoid high rates of employee turnover. Individual...
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...family and professionals may all have differing perceptionsof families with same-sex caregivers; some view this as strength whereas otherswill see membership of a minority group as a risk. Family members themselvesmay negatively discriminate on the basis of sexuality. Prior awareness of thepossibility of conflicting opinions will enable the worker to reactthoughtfully and mediate effectively. The social worker should criticallyevaluate their own practice continuously, checking for assumptions,stereotyping and cultural bias. Preparation for the assessment should beginwith ensuring an appropriate social worker is allocated. The team managershould consider the field workers knowledge and understanding of the issuespertaining to this particular family (for example youth offending,discrimination/oppression based on sexuality/gender, attachment issues etc), aswell as ensuring the worker is an appropriate match in terms of race and gender. Once a suitable worker is allocated thecase, he/she will need to refer to all information gathered previously. Thiswill prevent the family repeating sensitive information again, and will enablethe social worker to identify gaps in information that need to be filled duringthe assessment. Assessments and subsequent care plans aremore effective if the child and family feel empowered and involved throughoutthe process (Department for Education and Skills, 2001). Indeed this is a dutyof any professional working with children as outlined in Article...
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...What I expected to gain from this work placement, in addition to learning new practical skills, was to further understand the role of a social worker and to help me to narrow down my career decision in the future. The most valuable thing I have gained working in a youth employment environment is learning what career path I will take. This has come from all the knowledge and practical skills I have picked up. This opportunity has also helped highlight that I am not the only one feeling lost when it comes to marking career decisions. As a result, I now have a better understanding of the working world. During the placement period, the biggest amount of support was from the classmates. We shared the experiences and gave support to each other. Last week, I saw a Facebook status from my classmate and it was about her placement work. She said she felt sad and distressed about her case. As a result, I came up with a question in mind “is it good or not for a social worker to be affected by clients’ situation?”. I am not sure actually. My friends described me as a stone because I didn’t show any interest in anything. This is sad but true, it seemed I did not wish for many things in life. I was never addicted to any toys, games, TV dramas and so on from childhood to now. Sometimes, when my friends are jumping and screeching for some interesting things, I never showed much interest. People will say that a personality with mine is good because I will not be easily influenced...
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...P2- Describe the main employability, personal and communication skills required when applying for a specific job role. Social worker Employability skills To be able to become a social worker in the UK, you need take a 3 year undergraduate degree in social work, or a two year post graduate degree in social work, this needs to be approved by the health and care professions council. You will need to following qualifications, in order to study for an undergraduate degree in social work: Five GCSE’s (A-C) including maths and English and at least two A levels, or an equivalent qualification such as a BTEC National Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. However this does depend on the university/college that you are applying for. This is a good thing because I already have 5 GCSEs’ between A-C which is a start towards being able to become a social worker. It also says that i need at least two A-levels or equivalent (BTEC diplomas) or level 3 in health and social care. This is a good thing because i am currently taking level 3 health and social care as well as BTEC business studies and sociology so if (which i am) work hard enough i will be able to apply for a social worker undergraduate degree which is needed to become a social worker. You need to have some relevant experience in a social work/social care setting before being accepted on most courses. So it is important gain as much work experience as possible, either through paid positions in community care settings...
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...Social work is a unique power to make a difference. Given my varied and extensive experience over the years. I believe I have the personal resources to make a truly positive difference to the lives of others. In my various work related roles so far, I have learnt to talk to people and get them to talk back to me in most situations. Irrespective of how happy or sad people felt themselves to be, I have always taken a holistic, problem solving approach. Looking back, I see what I have learnt and the invaluable experience I have accumulated in the past year which affirms my decision to become a social worker. I bring eight months' experience, working as a volunteer with various charity firms in Ghana. I also worked in a government hospital for a year as part of my national service in the eastern part of Ghana. Inspired by my ambition to support the disadvantaged, I set up a charity foundation called "Brako Foundation" with the slogan 'Saving Lives' in 2013. My aim was to support vulnerable...
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...Amanda Smith Ethics in Human Services 4/22/13 Mandated Reporting Reporting child abuse often becomes an ethical dilemma because violating a client’s right to confidentiality and breaking the law are both considered unethical behavior. There are many factors a social worker must take into consideration when making a report of child abuse such as; circumstances of the suspected abuse, professional and ethical standards, and legal requirements. However, there are guidelines and a Code of Ethics to help social workers ensure this process is handled in a professional and safe manner. Mandated reporting is one of the main tools in the fight against child abuse prevention. As a social worker, I have a legal and moral responsibility to report any suspicions of child abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, child abuse is defined as, “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (Child Welfare Information Gateway 2008). Child abuse can range anywhere from actual physical assault to verbal assault and/or neglect. Each year, millions of children are abused and neglected and many die at the hands of their primary care givers. Each year, the U.S. Department of health and Human Services, along with the Children’s Bureau, collect data on child abuse and neglect throughout...
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