Msw Career Goals

In the 21st Century we are faced with a rapidly increasing number of social issues that are leading to more unresolved social problems. Some of these issues have a domino effect that cause problems for the individual, their friends and family members, their employers, the community, and the economy. While working in the healthcare field for 15 years, volunteering in my community, and being a youth leader in my church, I have witnessed undiagnosed Mental Disorders disrupt society in many different ways. They have disrupted people’s lives by breaking up their families, causing financial burdens in individuals’ homes and communities, etc. Before being diagnosed, individuals with undiagnosed mental disorders are sometimes stereotyped by their

As a Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to provide counseling services to individuals who need counseling for mental disorders, addictions, family matters, and more. It will also help me to start my “Educational Community Development Plan” that will help students to succeed in school and prepare them for college. The program will access parents to see if they need any help in reading, math, getting their GED, or just general needs. Then refer them to the appropriate place to receive the services that they need. Parents will be taught how to help their children with their school work or they will be given information assist them in obtaining help for their child, if they are unable to provide help to them, they will be taught how to read Mandatory State test scores and how to help their child improve them, they will be given information on classes that their child should be taken in order to enroll in college, and more. I want to be involved helping people to rebuild their lives, families, and our

Parents often feel that once they send their child to school it is up to the teacher to teach them everything. Some teachers feel that the child’s home life does not concern them. Both of these statements are not true. If teachers notice that there is a sudden change in a child’s behavior or grades they need to communicate with the parents and parents need have an open mind and be receptive to the teachers concerns. More should be done to educate parents on state mandated test scores and the requirements that has to be met in order for students to pass the tests. Preparation for college should start in the seventh or eighth grade instead of their freshman year. This will allow more time for to get students prepared. There are also scholarships that students may apply for as earlier as the 8th grade. Mandatory college preparation classes for first-generation college students’ parents can help them learn how to help their children to be successful in college by in different ways. First-generation college students make up 50% of college students today, but a very low number of them actually graduate. They either dropout or fail due to stress, not being prepared for college, working to many hours, and lack of support. I think that more in depth educational counseling programs are needed.