Speaker(s):
Presentation:
Social work is a multifaceted profession committed to the improvement of human well-being by helping people meet their basic and often complex needs, with a particular emphasis on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, marginalized, and living in poverty. Drawing on his own 40+ years of experience as a social worker, Dr. Memmott will discuss why social work, with its focus on social, economic, and environmental justice, is a viable career path in the 21st Century. In addition, Dr. Memmott will demonstrate how social work is a profession that can be a catalyst for life-transforming changes in families, communities, and other social systems.
Objectives:
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Describe the mission of social work.
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Distinguish between a profession and an occupation–and explain why the distinctions matt
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Identify the three levels of social work practice
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Name at least three types of job that social workers perform.
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Explain how social work differs from other professions/occupations.