Sunday, June 21, 2015

Collaborate Discussion: "What does it mean to be a Social Worker"


Social Work is a profession devoted to helping people to solve and cope with the challenges they face in their everyday lives. Professionals in this field are dedicated to facilitating change and shaping healthy social environments for individuals, families, and communities, particularly those who have been underserved and underrepresented.  Overall, Social Workers provide versatile, creative, and culturally sensitive service in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
All exceptional Social Workers share the same values of service, social justice, respect, human relationships, integrity, ethical principles and competence while interacting with others.  Social Workers treat each person in a compassionate and respectful manner, being mindful of individual differences and cultural diversity. Keeping this in mind, a Social Worker provides services and assistance to empower, connect, and advocate for groups in society.

My passion for strengthening human relationships is an important principle of Social Work. I encourage people to collaborate their efforts with those who share similar beliefs and interests in the change they wish to accomplish. To me, Social Work is a broad profession dedicated to maximizing the well-being of society. As a Social Worker, I contribute to the increase of positivity in our surroundings. I work to alleviate the struggle or pain confronted by various groups in our society. A Social Worker is a person who possesses the appropriate empathy and rational thought and experience to help those in need!

Click here to see my post on "Why Social Work"