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Social Work. Linking Community and Career By: Britany Brandon. What is Social Work .
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Social Work Linking Community and Career By: Britany Brandon
What is Social Work • It is organized work intended to advance the social conditions of a community, and especially of the disadvantaged, by providing psychological counseling, guidance, and assistance, especially in the form of social services.
The Social Work Program at VWC • The Department of Social Work program, which is based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts, prepares students for generalist social work practice and graduate study. • The Social Work program at Virginia Wesleyan College is currently a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education.
What is Learned at VWC • Through community service and classroom experience, students encounter the relationships and social contexts in which they will learn eventually practice. • Students are taught topics such as: • Mental & Physical Health • Human Rights • Diversity • Oppression • Economic and Social Justice
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator • After taking the test, my type was: ISFJ • Introvert (67%) • Sensing (12%) • Feeling (38%) • Judging (11%)
How Do ISFJ’s Relate to Social Work • They are good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others. • Labeled as Provider, Nurturer, and Guardian. • Typical Fields of Study or Work included Social Work • Relatable Fields: • Alcohol/Drug Counselor • Personnel Counselor • Counseling (School)
Career Choices Child & Family Caseworker Healthcare Social Worker Marriage & Family Therapist Probation/Parole Officer
Why I Chose Social Work as my Career Path • Prior to coming to college, I was considered having a big heart. I tend to help people in any situation, as long as there is a good outcome. Even though there were times when people took my helpfulness for granted, it never changed my outlook because people go through different situations. By choosing social work, I want to be able to possibly change someone’s life, and make a better living for those I encounter.
Works Cited • http://www.vwc.edu/social-work/ • http://www.humanmetrics.com/hr/JTypesResult.aspx • http://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=Social+Work • http://typelogic.com/isfj.html