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Final Project:By: Liz Gallo
Just a little bit about me..
My Holland Code:
Birkman Test:
1.Recreational Therapist2.Child Care Worker3.Preschool Teacher
1.Make up Artists, theoretical performance2.Photographer
1. Animal Trainer2.Nursery Workers
involve creative, humanistic, thoughtful, and quiet types of activities
tend to be orderly, cautious, structured, loyal,
…I want to go into Social work
Because it’s a job full of gratification and people trust YOU to provide assistance in overcoming personal conflicts.
WHY
SkillsNeeded For
Social Work
Speaking SkillsYou need to be able to talk to your patient
clearly, and effectively which will make them feel comfortable to express
themselves.
Listening SkillsYou need to give your 100% full attention to
what your patient is saying.
Problem Solving
You need to have the ability to think of a method to help the patients overcome and solve their personal conflict.
Social PerceptivenessYou need to be aware of others
reactions and have an understanding of why they react the way they do.
Critical Thinking
Using logic to identify and strengths and weaknesses of the patient.
Job OutlookThe employment rate for social work is expected to increase within the next few years, a little faster than average. Due to the elderly and birth rate, there is a
high demand for social services.
A Typical Day on the Job
The Nature of social work consists of meeting with patients daily, to deal with diverse conflicts; Such as life threatening, anxiety, substance abuse and etc. It’s pretty much a 24 hour job. You need to be
available for your patients at ALL TIMES.
Earnings
annual wage for child, family, and school social workers: $39,530
annual wage for medical and public health social workers: $46,650,
annual wage for mental health and substance abuse: $37, 210
Professional Association
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- Used to serve as a guide to everyday professional ways of social workers.
Educational Route
To purse in Social work you need to go to
college to receive at least your Advanced Degree, Masters Degree, and at least your Bachelors Degree. College
consists of at least 4 years.
Related Occupations• Psychologist: Study mental behavior
• Health educator: Work to encourage healthy lifestyles by educating people about ways to prevent certain health problems.
• Social and Human Service Assistants: help social workers provide services to people
Shadowing Questions
• What are you most proud of professionally? "When you see someone overcome self
destructive behavior and start to take care of themselves and get well.“
• What other people do you work with or communicate with on a daily basis?
"Depending on the nature. Frequent contact with other healthcare providers: medical doctors, Nurse practitioners, hospitals. Legal system, school system, and impatient chemical dependency treatment facilities. "
Shadowing Questions
• Were there many barriers or setbacks? If so how did you overcome them?"Very competitive, That was an obstacle. You had to do very well academically, and you had to score high and the graduates exam. The biggest obstacle really was how hard and lengthy the education was.”
• What advice would you give to a student before he or she starts college?
"Give 110% because it will transform your life."