One of the roles of a social worker is to advocate for others rights and justice. They must continually be informed and be educated on various topics that conflicts with clients rights. For this reason, I will seek to be informed on human rights pertaining to social, economic, or environmental justice. In valuing service, I will ensure individuals and families basic needs are met of nourishment, shelter, and education. When the people I serve are oppressed, rights violated, and lacking a necessity, I will address the issues with evidenced-based interventions and best practices.
3A – Demonstrate leadership in advocating for human rights, social, economic and environmental justice
Field Evidence: Based on a created simulation, I advocated to address one of the human social needs for middle school foster care children. As a MSW school social work intern, I created (Cognitive level: synthesis) a needs assessment survey, in order to determine the social needs of foster care children in middle school. The results from the needs assessment revealed a lack of relationship with foster care students and their foster care parents. I organized a workshop and applied the Social Learning Theory to provide psycho-education on building communication skills. To view the student foster care needs assessment survey and results, please click here
Due to COVID-19, I was not able to implement. However, I was able to present to my field instructor. To view the PowerPoint presentation, please click here.
3B – Design and implement social action strategies
Course Evidence: For Advanced Administrative Practice Program Development class, my classmates and I organized (Affective level) a program for the Boys and Girls Club. The program will provide therapy and psychoeducation to females ages 10-19 and their families with high Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) scores. The program was created to bring awareness and learn how to cope from childhood traumas. To view the powerpoint presentation, please click here.