They are able to share about their family and cultural background, once social worker are able to gain information and cultural knowledge about the client, the social worker can then begin to implement their use of multiculturalism with clients. To be recognized as a cultural competent social worker, social workers must: know about their client’s cultural background, know and be aware of their own personal values and biases, and use appropriate techniques and skills when working with diverse clients to help implement appropriate interventions for their client. With my cultural background, I will be able to connect with Asian clients and families and establish rapport and trust. Thus, the social worker will need to look forward to providing clients with guidance through appropriate interventions and…
Claudia and her family faced many social issues which the clinical social worker if culturally competent could help them address. Social workers are required to provide culturally competent services to their client and are responsible to become culturally competent. Social Issues The immigrant…
The importance of culture among social workers is to recognize how culture affects the behavior of individuals and groups, culture can be used as a source of strength to distinguish the differences that can create social boundaries. According to the Council on Social Work Education, Policy 2.1.4 states that, “Social workers understand how diversity characterizes and shapes the human experience and is critical to the formation of identity.” As we read the case of Isabella aka Izzy, we will use her story to further explore how culture structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, and create or enhance privilege and power. Isabella is a 32-year-old woman from Mexico who was born in the Unite States, her identity alone is enough…
The knowledge is relevant to social work by having the knowledge base of their client’s culture and be able to demonstrate competence in the provision of services that are sensitive to clients’ cultures and differences among people and cultural groups (“Importance of Cultural Competence,” 2014). Additionally, for future client interaction, the number of Spanish speaking students is expected to rise; it is important to be aware of the potential language barriers and miscommunications that could be presented in clients, specifically students. The experience is informative to the development of professional self by being sensitive to cultural variables that may influence the client. My goal as a prospective school social worker is to be able work with variety of students regardless of their backgrounds. I also learned to accept my own cultural views but comprehend different values, beliefs and customs that were separate than my…
Social workers should understand culture and its function in human behavior and society, recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures.…
The fact that I was always the person who my friends sought out for advice, and because for the most part I gave them good advice that helped them overcome many barriers I felt qualified me to become a successful social worker. The advice I would give my friends would be based on what I would do given their situation. The reality is I don’t really know if the advice I gave was really effective. What this impact it will have on my practice as a social worker is in my approach to help. Confront all racial and cultural, dilemmas; which requires me to take the time out to learn as much about the culture, the ethnicity, the community the client comes from, and the courage to step aside if its outside of my scope.…
What is most notable about this book” Fallen through the Cracks” is how each chapter keeps as its focus, the role social forces such as structural inequality, racism, discrimination, power and privilege, have on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and outcome of the issues that contribute to the different needs for services for people from different cultural and ethnical backgrounds. (Joan Berzoff) The “Psychodynamic” Theory tells us that a person surrounding determine the way the world may view them as a whole. Coming from the outlook as a future Social Worker and reading the NASW code of ethics. Discrimination and Prejudice are signs of Cultural Competence and Social Diversity. The social worker should understand the culture of the client…
Theories are general explanations that are supported by evidence obtained through the scientific method and are utilized in all domains of social and psychology practices. By observing people scientifically, the social worker can obtain systematic descriptions of human tendencies and differences among people and their environments. This paper will highlight two key theories used in both historically and contemporary social work. Next, a description of the main research areas and methods used within the field of social work are defined and described providing an explanation of how these methods are used to guide research. Finally, research that pertains to modern advances in the field of social work is summarized.…
a. What effective communication styles and skills have you observed between social workers and clients? How can you learn these skills? I have observed effective communication between a social worker and a client each time I participate in a session with an experienced social worker. I have observed several communication skills on many different occasions including active listening, taking turns, using open ended questions, paraphrasing, and summarizing skills between social workers and clients to name just a few. While sitting in on sessions with my field instructor I often times find myself amazed at her ability to always say the right thing at the right time, to ask the best questions at the best time, and to lead a client to a targeted…
Social work research can be important in many ways. When conducted correctly, people are able to begin to understand various individuals, groups, causes and effects surrounding various social issues. Research is the beginning of breaking down walls, which brings about improvement in the lives of others. However, Engel & Schutt notes that, “social work research is important because the nature of our social world is the starting point for our profession, because much of what we do is in response to social, political, and economic conditions” (Engel & Schutt, 2010). So as seen, social work research directs us, and allows for us to provide the best treatment plans for our clients.…
Over the month at Pathways I did administrative tasks, participated in job orientations, as well as made visits to Bon Air Correctional Facility with one of our Career Coaches. Every day at my field placement I do administrative work such as filing, scanning, and copying participant’s documents. In the social work profession, administrative tasks are done frequently, and a skill that every social worker should have. I also had the opportunity to participate in the new hire job orientation with Face Forward Program Director for the Career Placement Coordinator Position. This was very exciting for me because I am currently involved with the Face Forward Program, and this opportunity has led me to receive more insight about the program that I did not know.…
Social work is a unique field because of the multitude of settings that a social worker can practice social services. The typical setting that is assumed social work is present is in the Department of Child & Families Services. However, social workers can also work and practice in host setting such as hospitals, schools, and shelters. The staffs in a host setting typically have different backgrounds other than social work such as nouns or administrators. For most the part in a host setting, the work environment entails a large scale of people who are not typically social workers.…
Although each branch of practice has sets of skills that pertain to it, an important part of social work practice is to be able to adapt skills to competently work with clients of special populations. One of those special populations is immigrants. When it comes to working with immigrants it is important to be aware of how to adapt practice skills to work with clients because of factors such as possible language barriers and different cultural norms. In micro practice with immigrants it is important to be aware of the differences they may have from any other client.…
work. However, by acknowledging this information, I suggested my client focus on what she is interested in and take her time in deciding. Also, I gave my client a suggestion in shadowing a social worker or taking the time to talk with an advisor for more information on the profession. Lastly, we agreed that she look into the professions wisely, but if she still needed some guidance, then she was welcome to come back and talk with me about any other issues she’s having.…
First day of my social work practicum – Today I arrived at the agency as early as 7:40 in the morning. Upon entering I am already looking in speaking with my supervisor and talk about what I will do on my first day. My supervisor is very accommodating, we started our conversation by discussing some matters such as: attendance, tasks, requirements, cases and other personal information. I also assumed that I would get my first case today however, I did not receive any as I still have to learn and familiarize myself to the agency’s protocols and procedures. My supervisor provided me reading material, manual of operation and forms that I would for the case management.…