Social Work

Linking Community and Career

By: Britany Brandon

What is Social Work

It is organized work intended to advance the social conditions of a community, and especially of the disadvantaged, by providing psychological counseling, guidance, and assistance, especially in the form of social services.

The Social Work Program at VWC

The Department of Social Work program, which is based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts, prepares students for generalist social work practice and graduate study.

The Social Work program at Virginia Wesleyan College is currently a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education.

What is Learned at VWC

Through community service and classroom experience, students encounter the relationships and social contexts in which they will learn eventually practice.

Students are taught topics such as:o Mental & Physical Healtho Human Rightso Diversityo Oppressiono Economic and Social Justice

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

After taking the test, my type was: ISFJ Introvert (67%) Sensing (12%) Feeling (38%) Judging (11%)

How Do ISFJ’s Relate to Social Work

They are good with people in small-group or one-on-one situations because of their patient and genuinely sympathetic approach to dealing with others.

Labeled as Provider, Nurturer, and Guardian.

Typical Fields of Study or Work included Social Worko Relatable Fields:

Alcohol/Drug Counselor Personnel Counselor Counseling (School)

Career Choices

Child & Family

Caseworker

Marriage & Family

Therapist

Healthcare Social Worker

Probation/Parole Officer

Prior to coming to college, I was considered having a

big heart. I tend to help people in any situation, as long as there is a good outcome. Even though there were times when people took my helpfulness for granted, it never changed my outlook because people go through different situations. By choosing social work, I want to be able to possibly change someone’s life, and make a better living for those I encounter.

Why I Chose Social Work as my Career Path

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www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=Social+Work http://typelogic.com/isfj.html

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