Personal Statement: A Career As A Social Worker

There have been many life experiences that have led me to pursue a career as a Social Worker. During my life I was always taught to help others. I grew up in an atmosphere where everyone was taught that as a southerner, you must show southern hospitality towards everyone. My mothers Leadership role has truly helped me to understand the importance of helping others. To be a Social Worker has shown to be a reflection of my childhood and how I was raised. I first realized how strongly I felt about my career choice, after the birth of my oldest daughter. I made my first promise to myself to always protect her and any other children that needed my protection. After she began school, I would visit the school as much as I could to let her know that even when she thought I wasn’t, I was there for her. During those visits the children in her class would tell me stories. Regardless of how sad or how mad the stories made me I enjoyed listening. They inspired me. The stories made me feel that protecting children is my mission on earth, that is why I have dedicated myself to doing whatever it takes to make my childhood vision reality.

I believe that being a Social Worker requires many special skills that I have that I was taught as a child.

On of these skills that I feel is important is being able to remain comfortable when presented with unusual information. Between work and school, I always find time to interact with my children and their little buddies, whose parents were raised with different values. I realized to be accepting of others and their cultures and not discriminate against them. Children or adult, we all deserve the same respect. This ability is essential when in the field of Social work because you are guaranteed to work with people who are

different.
Not only my Children but all children inspire me. I am motivated to be a Social Worker because at my core I am interested in knowing children, how they feel, and the things that the experience that make them feel that way. Throughout my life I have dreamed of working with children and helping to address their needs. Sometimes me helping them would involve me as a young adult addressing their parents, which many don’t take to well. I have also been described as a people person and most likely to be the first to interact with children. All of these skills and conversations, have prepared me to be a Social Worker because it is critical that a Social Worker understands and emphasizes with their clients and their families. I always felt by making the children happy, you can focus on helping the parents help themselves.
I have always felt that protecting children is my mission on earth. There have been countless times when my co-workers have brought their children into work and the children instantly cling to me. I have a soft spot for children, and this motivates me to want to help children in any way that I can. I feel children deserve to grow up in an environment with people who will love and care for them. The reward to help children any way that you can is a greater feeling than I could ever imagine! I desire to be the person that children turn to when they are in need, and I am confident that I can do the things necessary to ensure that they are having their needs met. Although I am busy with work a lot of times I still take the time out not only for my own children, but for those around me with the kids to be of any assistance that I can be. I have had many rewarding experiences helping children and their parents and I hope that I can continue to see many more of those rewarding moments.