Social Work Month 2021

Q. What drew you to a social work career? 

A. I knew I wanted to be a therapist and began looking at different pathways to this in my undergraduate career. I chose social work because of the focus on social justice and the career options available to those with this degree. I am also excited by the fact that I am qualified and capable of multiple different types of careers.  

Q. What advice would you have for someone who is interested in social work?

A. Your passion is so unique, and we need more helpers with the educational background to enact meaningful change. Obtaining a social work degree is a wonderful way to professionalize that passion and make you a better helper. Also, getting a degree in social work can open up a variety of career opportunities.  

Q. What drew you to a social work career? 

A. The vast variety of opportunities and career paths for Social Workers was definitely appealing, but just the need for change in so many broken systems is what drew me in.

Q. Why do you think social workers are essential? 

A. When I read our code of ethics, I feel like our values and ethics focus on the value of human life and rights no matter how you read it. That is the foundation of our work and with that perspective in mind, we bring a different side to the table that helps mold the whole picture and create better solutions that enables individuals/families/populations to reach their full potential.

Q. Why did you choose social work?

A. I had the privilege of participating in and graduating from Women in Recovery [a program of Family & Children’s Services in 2015 where I was able to build a solid foundation. Inspired by my therapist, I learned the trauma I endured was not my fault, but healing was my responsibility. A fire within me was ignited that cannot be tamed, nor is it meant to be. 

Q. Why do you think social workers are essential? 

A. Social worker’s are essential in creating equal access to equitable resources for individuals, families, and communities to assist in ending systemic social problems faced by marginalized groups.

Q. Why do you think social workers are essential?

A. We are taught to be client centered, as well as take into consideration their environment and systemic impacts as we offer effective interventions and treatment. I really like that social workers don’t operate in one lane, but are constantly seeking to understand the bigger picture. 

Q. What drew you to a social work career? 

A. I have always enjoyed serving other people, and I am especially drawn to those who are in the margins.

Q. Why do you think social workers are essential? 

A. Social Workers are essential to our society because they see what many don’t want to see.  They are often the voices, the hands, the feet of those who are marginalized, misunderstood, and quite frankly forgotten and ignored. 

Q. What advice would you have for someone who is interested in social work?

A. The advice I would give a new or potential social worker is to align your interests with your passion. As a social worker, I don’t feel stuck in one lane and I’m encouraged to use my creativity in innovative and inspiring ways.  However, the truly best part of social work is that the career path is vast with opportunity.

Q. Why do you think social workers are essential?  

A. Social workers are essential because we take on the many issues that face society from equal rights for multicultural and underrepresented groups to advancing social welfare policies that effect society for generations.

Q. What drew you to a social work career? 

A. Due to my personal experiences with poverty, homelessness, mental illness and addiction, I want to help others who are still suffering. After being in recovery for five years, I know that anyone can change and begin to create a better life if only they have access to resources and a support system. It is essential for people like me who have experienced the struggles of the most vulnerable and recovered to a place of privilege to use our voices for those who cannot yet speak for themselves.