Who are We?

1. Who are We? “H. A. P. P. Y.”

2. What do we do? Helpers – social workers help people in many different ways and in many different job functions, but helping is always a social work function. We are problem-solvers.

3. What do we do? Advocates – social workers help people by standing up or standing in for them when they are unable to do that for or by themselves. There are many reasons people need advocacy. We handle it!

4. What do we do? Poverty – social workers have a rich tradition and deep history of working with those living in poverty. Our movement began with “Settlement Houses”. One of our major goals is to eliminate poverty worldwide, and many social work services work toward that end.

5. What do we do? Prevention – social workers attempt to prevent potential problems, as opposed to always trying to solve them. Prevention efforts are generally aimed at disease, social or mental health issues, injustice or inequality.

6. What do we do? Youth – Many people who choose social work do so because they want to work with children. We have jobs in multiple venues working with children, teaching problem-solving, helping to overcome obstacles and improve emotional health of our next generation.

7. How we do what we do? BSSW – • Junior and Senior concentration • A foreign language IS required • Apprentice model: Junior & Senior Field Experiences • Global Studies-Currently 11+ countries and others studying here.

8. Our GOAL! To be a part of creating positive change with and for our clients. In order to do this, we look at a person in the midst of his or her environment. We look at all areas that might be troublesome and seek to bridge service gaps that keep people from functioning to the best of their ability. We empower people to take charge of their futures.

10. In Short… Our goal is to help people to be: H.A.P.P.Y. Susan E. Bryant 325 Henson Hall 1618 Cumberland Avenue Knoxville, TN 37996 (865)974-3996 sbryan27@utk.edu