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Social Work Goals Essay

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As a divorced single female who has confronted poverty and homelessness, determination and commitment is a vital part of my character. Regardless of what problems and challenges I have encountered, I am determined in reaching my goals. When it comes to my long-range goals, I am convinced in learning more about how to become an advocate for my own homeless shelter for disadvantaged individuals. I want to achieve my Masters in Social Work, mainly encouraged by my five sisters (Harrington) who are Alumni Graduates of Howard University.
Also, I want to visit Africa one day as well. One of my short-range goals is meeting new people in Washington, D.C., volunteering for The Veteran Administration Department in Washington, D.C., and prepared myself …show more content…

Also, as a result of my own experiences in life, strength from God to finish my education. I am more convinced now of furthering my education than ever before. The social work field of practice I plan to concentrate is Social Gerontology or Mental Health. The social work practice method I plan to concentrate is Direct Practice, or Community.
(2) Some of the experiences I have encountered and significantly influenced my interest in social work are as following:
 I have worked for an agency with Mentally Challenged older clients for about three years.
 I have worked in the medical health field for over fifteen years at numerous hospitals in Valdosta, and Macon Georgia, as well in Camden New Jersey, Our Lady of Lourdes …show more content…

Also, I have a passion for work and a high level of responsibility. Further, some of my weakness includes getting nervous at times speaking in front of large group of people. I believe that I can improve by learning new skills and practicing. Also, I am a little shy in speaking up in some of my social work meetings as a Phi Alpha President. I have been working on my shyness and trouble in expressing myself in meetings by listening better, enabling myself to speak. Recently, I have spoken in front of a crowd at Albany State University for my Symposium Presentation and the induction for Phi Alpha new

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