UNIVERISITY OF LUCKNOW

Academics year -2021-22

Topic- Social work

Submitted To- Submitted by-

Dr. Rohit Mishra Adarsh Gautam
Guest faculty LL.B (hons.), 3rd sem
University of lucknow Roll no200013015058
 Acknowledgemet

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr.Rohit Mishra

for his valuable guidance and support in completing my
project.

I would also like to express my gratitude towards our Dean sir

Prof .C.P Singh for giving me this great opportunity to do a
project on Social work Without their support and
suggestions, this project would not have been completed.

Name

Adarsh Gautam

Table of content
1 What is Social Work?
2 What is a Social Worker?

3 Is a Career in Social Work Right for Me?

4 What Does a Social Worker Do?

5 Social Worker Skills

What is Social Work?

Social work is a practice-based profession that promotes social change,
development, cohesion and the empowerment of people and
communities. Social work practice involves the understanding of human
development, behavior and the social, economic and cultural institutions and
interactions. Social work professionals working with families and institutions have
helped to provide and advance the following social impacts:
• Civil Rights
• Unemployment Insurance
• Disability Pay
• Worker’s Compensation
• Reduced Mental Health Stigma
• Medicaid and Medicare
• Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

In the U.S., social work has been around over 100 years with notable pioneers such as
Jane Addams, Frances Perkeins, Whitney M. Young, Jr., Harry Hopkins, Dorothy
Height and Jeanette Rankin.

What is a Social Worker?

Social workers are professionals who aim to enhance overall well-being and
help meet basic and complex needs of communities and people. Social workers
work with many different populations and types of people, particularly focusing on
those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.
Depending on their specialty, job title and place of employment, a social worker may
be required to participate in legislative processes that often result in the formation of
social policies. They lean on social work values and principles, as well as academic
research to carry out their work.

Social workers are educated and trained to address social injustices and barriers to
their client’s overall wellbeing. Some of these include poverty, unemployment,
discrimination and lack of housing. They also support clients and communities who
are living with disabilities, substance abuse problems, or experience domestic
conflicts.

Social workers often fine-tune their practice with a focus on a level of interventions
and types of communities they wish to serve. A clinical social worker, for example,
focuses on diagnoses, treatments and prevention of mental, emotional and
behavioral issues. On the other hand, a social worker may focus on research and
development for small or large scale programs to help the community, like
medicaid.
Is a Career in Social Work Right for Me?
Is a career in social work worth it? For you, it could be. Before you settle on any
profession, whether it is in social work or a related discipline, consider your personal
interests, unique abilities and professional goals. Your career as a social worker
should align with these three things. Consider asking yourself these questions to
determine if a social work career is worth it for you:

• Does diversity drive you or is your cultural competence what draws others to
you?
• Do you currently spend your spare time mentoring disadvantaged youth or
support children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or abuse at
the hands of family members?
• Are you emotionally resilient and seek out challenges in the workplace, always
proposing new solutions?
• Are you praised you for your patience, professionalism and ability to read
people?
The job of a social worker is often considered both rewarding and emotionally
taxing. Having strong interpersonal skills, exercising empathy, and being an
effective communicator, listener and critical thinker, may lead to big wins on
the job.
If you do decide to enter the field of social work, you’ll be joining a fast-growing
workforce. Employment of social workers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2019
to 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). By contrast, all
occupations are expected to grow 4 percent in the same decade.
• You can become a social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) , but
independent and more research orientated roles may require advanced
education.
• A Master of Social Work (MSW) for example, may lead to state licensure to practice
independently. There are traditional, hybrid and online MSW programs available.

•
• If you already have a BSW, you may apply to advanced standing MSW
programs. This type of program can typically be completed in a shorte r
amount of time, as it assumes that you have already learned social work
fundamentals during your BSW.
• If clinical social work is the path you would like to take, you must know what it
takes to become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). You may pursue
a clinical MSW program to further support your LCSW goal. Some states
require this pathway and others do not. Be sure to check with your state’s
social work licensing requirements.
• If you’re looking to become a leader in your workplace or the field, then a
Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) may be a viable option. The DSW holder
looks to transition into positions that assess large-scale problems and address
social work issues on a grand scale.
What Does a Social Worker Do?
The roles of a social worker include many diverse specializations. Here are some
common responsibilities of social workers organized by different specialty areas:

Child, family, and school social workers help children, school staff, and family
members resolve problems. In some instances, this may mean placing children in
foster care. Child, family, and school social workers may also connect struggling
parents with resources to help better care for and raise their children. They work
alongside students and teachers to address bullying, learning disabilities, and other
impairments/barriers.
Medical and public health social workers help the seriously ill and those with
chronic health problems to find adequate care, access public resources like Medicare
and Medicaid or locate services such as in-home nursing care. They often play a
critical role in supporting clients as they navigate the numerous healthcare and
public service systems that coordinate healthcare.
Mental health and substance abuse social workers support people with mental
health or substance abuse problems. Therapy is one common intervention used by
social workers to help clients address these problems. Assisting people to find
financially accessible rehabilitative programs or long-term mental healthcare is
another service that is offered. Mental health and substance abuse social workers
may also participate in outreach and preventative programs that seek to address
problems before they become exacerbated.
It isn’t a question of what does a social worker does daily, but rather what doesn’t a
social worker do? Day in and out, social workers can be found in a range of settings
helping and supporting those around them.
Where Does a Social Worker Work?
Social workers can be found within a wide variety of employment settings.
Specializations often determine where and how they work. Some spend time in an
office, although visiting clients off-site is also common. Those working within the
child, school, and family positions may experience schedule changes and will
generally need to travel more than their healthcare counterparts who tend to be
more fixed in their roles.

The field of social work allows for a variety of focus areas dedicated to helping
others. You can find dedicated social workers within hospitals, mental health clinics,
prisons, military barracks, senior centers, corporations, and public social agencies.
Out of the public eye, licensed social workers can also set up private practices that
specialize in relationship problems, mental illness, personality disorders, or mental
illnesses.
Learn more on how to become a social worker.

Possible Careers in Social Work

There are numerous possibilities for social work careers at the macro, micro, and
mezzo levels. Some opportunities include:
• Military Social Worker. A military social worker educates and works with
members of the armed forces and their families to help them with the unique
challenges they face in their line of work. Through counseling and support,
military social workers can navigate the complexity of working with both
active-duty and civilian clients who are part of the military.
• Community Social Worker. Instead of working with a single person, a
community social worker assesses a group as a whole and implements
measures and changes for the betterment of everyone. Community social
workers plan for and administer new programs, or work on allocating
resources to the community.
• Mental Health Social Worker. Mental illness can present many challenges
for people and families across the country. Those living with mental health
disorders often need additional support and attention that social workers can
provide. A mental health social worker spends their time assessing and
treating people with mental health issues providing feedback and assistance
to address these behavioral and emotional issues.
• School Social Worker. Most primary and secondary schools have a social
worker who is the voice and advocate for their students. A school social
worker works directly with the school, teachers, parents, and staff to make
sure students can thrive inside and outside of the schoolroom setting. These
social workers develop relationships with families, recommend community
resources and extend support for mental health services and crisis
management.

Social Worker Skills

Each social worker employs a diverse set of skills to do their work. But as we
discussed earlier, there are certain skills that can be particularly useful to those in the
field. Below are some examples:

• Empathy. This skill enables the social worker to put themselves in their
client’s shoes. Having empathy can offer a social worker a deeper
understanding of their client’s problems.
• Organization. With the many daily responsibilities they have, social workers
need to be extremely organized. The amount of paperwork and caseloads can
add up from networking, calls, billing, and organizing services for everyone.
• Communication. Social workers should be clear, concise, and transparent
with clients and their families or care providers, and colleagues. Strong
communication can help to mitigate misunderstandings and break down
other communication barriers.
 • Problem-Solving. No case is the same and a social worker is often working
hard to find the best solution in a difficult situation. A good problem solver
can help clients obtain the best services and support needed.
• Patience. As a social worker, you will work with diverse clients. Maintaining
patience and understanding clients from different racial and socio-economic
backgrounds is a core component of social work practice.

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