...Interview of a Social Worker Stacey S. Bain University of Michigan Flint When I found out that we had to conduct and interview for this class and then write a paper about it, I was mad. I mean I really do not like having to go to someone I don’t know and ask the questions and not feel dumb while doing this. I have three people in my family who are social workers. You would think that it would be easy for me to find someone who I feel comfortable around to write a paper about. Well it wasn’t I must have asked a thousand times and then finally begged my Aunt Johnice to do the interview with me. Not to mention that I am a big procrastinator when it comes to writing papers. I am just not good at it. But I did it anyways. I went to my Aunt Johnice. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social work and works for the Department of Human services off of Clio and Pierson Road. Unfortunately the problem with trying to interview someone you are related to, is you tend to get off of topic. Several times I had to re-ask a question and then to no avail I was there for over Two hours and she only answered three questions. It was a big eye opener for me. Finally Johnice suggested I interview this brilliant man who works with her. She said he was the one to talk to and that he would be able to guide me in the right direction. His name is Dan Savoie (pronounced Savoy). He agreed to meet with me the following Wednesday. To say I was a bit nervous was an understatement...
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...Social media is the task of people using online tools and platforms to share material and information. It is quickly changing the way we communicate and people should not underestimate its ability to positively work for or against your organization. It's a great tool for marketing and customer service relations in any line of business. People give feedback on social media about businesses more often verses calling. Globally, Dollar General Store is already using social media as an important tool to connect consumers and employees as well as to inform product development. The experience of early adopters demonstrates that an effective social media strategy can be used to draw customers in to a one stop shop for all of the needs. Dollar General Stores have a strong strong brand presence on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. Dollar General is known for their low prices and making sure the needs of the consumers are met. In considering what to do with and about social media, Dollar General Stores cannot afford to take a “wait-and-see” approach or you may soon find yourself playing catch up with competitors. Even if you do not currently have an active social media presence, your employees and customers are already using social media and may be sharing information about you. Last year Dollar General ran a sale on diapers. The ad we ran stated the all size and quantity of Pampers are $9.50. A lot of the big retail stores say that they are willing to do price match to the same items...
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...To strengthen my understanding of social work as a career path, I interviewed my internship supervisor, Patricia [Pat] Michalak, who is the program coordinator for the Mansfield Youth Services Bureau. Mansfield Youth Services is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide children, youth and their families with a wide range of prevention, education and therapeutic services including mentoring programs, homework help, substance abuse prevention and psychiatric consultation and treatment. The bureau’s clientele are from at-risk populations including, but not limited to, children who have experienced a recent loss or trauma, youth who are genetically predisposed to mental illness or who have a diagnosed psychiatric condition, those who are...
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...An interview between myself and Leanne Knowles was conducted. Leanne is a Community welfare worker and Coordinator of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation known as Warringu. An interview was arranged through a mutual friend of Leanne. It was suggested that I interview Leanne as it would be good to base my studies around Warringu. An interview was conducted on Tuesday 8/9/15 at the Woree McDonald’s at around 12 noon. Lecture notes and reading were the main sources of information I used to base my questions around as well as general interest. It was particularly intriguing interviewing Leanne coming from a males perspective. Coming into the interview I didn’t understand the nature of the organisation and I was surprised by how...
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...the social worker? I interview Carla is a social worker for a Carillon children Care Management Department. Carla sees patients and makes appropriate referrals. Her department deals with Adoptions, Substance abuse, teen pregnancy, domestic abuse, homeless, no transportation, and clients who do not have the appropriate baby supplies. Carla makes referrals for SSI low birth weight program, CHIP, Child Protective Service, Substance Abuse Treatment. 2. Describe the agency or organization with whom he/she works and the types of services provided? Carla works at Carilion Hospital serving pregnant women and children. She also works min born Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care and Peds....
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...SW 324 Human Behavior in the Social Environment Interview and Social History Paper Jason W. Goebel Presentation College I interviewed a seventeen year old female named Sara (pseudonym) for this paper. Adolescence is a time of growth and development when threats to health can arise, these threats are often related to physical and social exploration. For example, sexual exploration may lead to sexually transmitted infections or unintended pregnancies. Experimentation with drugs or alcohol is another cause of morbidity and mortality that is implicated in deadly motor vehicle crashes in adolescents. Unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide are among the leading causes of adolescent deaths in the United States, and are the top 3 causes for those aged 15 years and older. Additionally, consequences of adolescents’ stressors may include obesity, eating disorders, depression, or other mental health problems. Sara is currently a senior in high school. She resides in a single-family home in Aberdeen, SD, with her mother, stepfather, one brother, and one half-sister. They have resided at the same residence for over seven years. Her familial relationships are typical of those discussed in our texts. She is very close to her mother and has an open and honest relationship with her which she finds important. Sara suffers the typical teenage stressors and can easily speak with her mother regarding her stress. Her stepfather is gone much for work and when...
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...Social media and the job interview proess How social media effects the job market interview process and finding open positions is one that has many sides to it. There are several pros and cons of social media and its effects. In 2015 it was reported that there are 1.4 billion Facebook users, 284 million Twitter users, 363 million Google+ users, 300 million Instagram users, and 347 million Linkedln users. As of Janurary 2015 out of the 7.210 billion people 3.010 billion are active internet users. That is 45% of the planet's population. This number continues to grow with more and more social media outlets being created daily (Bullas). To help job seekers better understand the role of social media in their job search, CareerBuilder.com conducted a survey last year that asked 2,303 hiring managers and human resource professionals if, how, and why they incorporate social media into their hiring process. First they found that 37% of employers use social networks to screen potential job candidates. That means about two in five companies browse your social media profiles to evaluate your character and personality–and some even base their hiring decision on what they find. CareerBuilder also asked employers why they use social networks to research candidates, and 65% said they do it to see if the job seeker presents himself or herself professionally. About half (51%) want to know if the candidate is a good fit for the company culture, and another 45% want to learn more about...
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...A. This week for the reporting period, I had the opportunity to go out on a few investigations this week with a social worker. I visited elementary, middle, and high schools this week. Most of the kids that we visited with were cases with were following up with the kids remembered me from the recent visit. I observed as they spoke with the social worker and I. Most of the kids seemed to be doing a lot better with their academics and their behavior in their homes had progressed. I also attended a forensic interview this week. I had the opportunity to help file for workers as well. I learned how to put in a narrative for a case for the first time. I also had the opportunity to “role play” with a few of the workers in the office. I was the social...
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...Hazards In Interviewing Children There are a number of hazards which will be encountered if you interview children between the ages of 4 and 10 years. Depending upon the experience and ability of the child, the difficulties may remain after the age of 10. The tendency to say 'Yes'. Very young children are unwilling to assert themselves and to contradict an adult. They will, therefore, answer questions in any way they think you want them answered. Later, of course, children in the early teenage years may delight in confusing adults, which produces a different problem of interpretation. This means that you have to guard very closely against giving any hint of what you expect them to say. You have to encourage them to disclose their own opinion and this may take many reassurances that you want to know what they think, you want their own ideas, and that there are no right answers. Anything that looks like a test will either silence them or trigger things they know adults want to hear. There is also a strong 'acquiescence response' bias: children will tend to say 'yes', irrespective of the question, if they are anxious to please. So you should try to pose questions which are not open to yes or no responses. For instance, 'Did you like that?', would become, 'What did you think about that?' A 'Don't know' response must be treated cautiously. Never base a conclusion on 'Don't knows', especially one which asserts that children don't know. Literal interpretations. Young children...
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...Advocacy-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 2 Team Assignment Interview of a Social Service Agency Using Advocates-2.doc BSHS 441 Week 3 DQ 1-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 3 DQ 2-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 3 Individual Assignment Paper on the Challenges.doc BSHS 441 Week 3 Team Assignment Interview of a Social Service Agency on Their Use of Mediation-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 4 DQ 1-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 4 DQ 2-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 4 Individual Assignment Paper Based on Literature Review-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 4 Team Assignment Interview With a Social Services Lobbyist 1-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 5 DQ 1-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 5 DQ 2-1.doc BSHS 441 Week 5 Team Assignment Presentation on the Use of Mediation within an Agency Setting-1.pptx General Questions - General General Questions BSHS 441 Week 1 Individual Assignment Paper on a Specific Population and the Advocate Role BSHS 441 Week 2 Individual Assignment Literature Review of Mediation and Advocacy BSHS 441 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Interview of a Social Service Agency Using Advocates BSHS 441 Week 3 Individual Assignment Paper on the Challenges of Being an Advocate and Neutral Facilitator (Mediator) BSHS 441 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Interview of a Social Service Agency on Their Use of Mediation BSHS 441 Week 4 Individual Assignment Quiz on Concepts and Terms BSHS 441 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Interview With a Social Services Lobbyist BSHS 441 Week 4 Program...
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...Vincent, C et al have used qualitative methods within their research on how mothers from different social backgrounds experience their lives, with particular focus on childcare, their choice of childcare and the social class of the mothers. This was done with the use of semi-structured interviews. Although this study took place over a 5 year period, it cannot be classed as a longitudinal study as they normally take place over several years looking at the same people or thing to enable them to compare the similarities and differences over the years. The sociologists used a selection of non-representative sampling methods including purposive, volunteer and snowball sampling. Vincent, C et al needed mothers with at least one child under the age of five and the use of volunteer and snowball sampling allowed them to achieve this. For the volunteer sampling they visited a variety of different settings such as nurseries, libraries and parks to find a sample of volunteers who were willing to participate. As the initial sample size was quite small, snowball sampling was used to increase this size. In the end the sociologists used 35 working class and 60 middle class mothers who were in part time employment and 20 working class and 11 middle class mothers who were at home full time with their parents. They categorized the women (measured their class) depending on their job or last job, their qualifications and their housing. Due to the sample size still being small, the sociologists were...
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...Schizophrenia Symptoms for schizophrenia vary and their impact on everyday life can range from troublesome to life-altering. Work, school and home life can all be affected by schizophrenic symptoms. Even the early signs of schizophrenia can impact school and social life. Initially, when schizophrenia signs and symptoms begin, it’s not obvious what they are. Often these schizophrenia symptoms occur during adolescence and are mistaken for normal teenage behavior or perhaps depression or another mental illness. The earliest symptom of schizophrenia may be cognitive impairment and this can occur at a young age. Other early symptoms include: 1 Change in friends or social isolation 2 Difficulty at school 3 Sleep problems 4 Irritability 5 Difficulty telling reality from fantasy (hallucinations and delusions) 6 An increase in unusual thoughts, perceptions and suspicions or paranoia 7 Odd manner of thinking and speaking Effects of Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia at Work and School These early schizophrenia symptoms can easily result in a failure to thrive at school. The person may push away all their friends and become withdrawn, no longer willing to take part in things they once enjoyed, like sports or music. The cognitive impairment and difficulty thinking may result in a drop in grades. Once a person gets older, the symptoms of schizophrenia tend to become more pronounced as schizophrenia becomes a full-blown illness. At this point, signs and symptoms of schizophrenia...
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...What's New This Year Publication 5101 All tax preparers, Quality Reviewers, instructors, and Site Coordinators must pass the Intake/Interview and Quality Review test. Income Virtual Currency The IRS announced that convertible virtual currencies, such as Bitcoin, would be treated as property and not as currency, thus creating immediate tax consequences for those using Bitcoins to pay for goods and services. Taxpayers having transactions in virtual currencies are out of scope for the VITA/TCE programs. Standard Deduction The standard deduction for taxpayers who do not itemize deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A, has increased. The standard deduction amounts for 2015 are: * Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Widow(er) - $12,600 (increase of $200) * Head of Household - $9,250 (increase of $150) * Single or Married Filing Separately - $6,300 (increase of $100) Taxpayers who are 65 and Older or are Blind For 2015, the additional standard deduction for taxpayers who are 65 and older or blind is: * Single or Head of Household - $1,550 (no change) Married taxpayers - $1,250 (increase of $50) Personal ExemptionsThe amount a taxpayer can deduct for each exemption increased to $4,000 for 2015. | Standard Mileage For 2015, the following rates are in effect: * 57.5 cents per mile for business miles driven * 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (no change) ...
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...Ethnographic research: oral interview 4-5 pages double spaced An ethnography is a long term investigation of a group (often a culture) that is based on immersion in and, optimally, participation in that group. Ethnography provides a detailed exploration of group activity and may include the collection of historical information and in-person interviews of members of the group. It is an approach which employs multiple methodologies to arrive at a theoretically comprehensive understanding of a group or culture. Ethnography attempts to explain the web of interdependence of group behaviors and interactions. In this assignment, you will interview a disabled or chronically ill person and make observations about the person based on your understanding of what it means to be a member of this social category. Remember that disability and chronic illness include both visible and invisible elements, and that there is great variation in age, class, ethnicity, and gender identity. You may also interview the parent of a child with a disability as long as the parent can speak on behalf of the child’s social experience or experience in society. You will use your knowledge of course concepts related to disability identity and group belonging. The interview can take place in person or, if absolutely necessary, over Skype, but not on the phone. It is important that you read facial expressions and have a sense of the respondent’s non-verbal communication. You should find out as much as you can...
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...Proxemics in Interview Process Proxemics can be described as the study of nonverbal communication based on the spatial distances between individuals, as they interact. This term was coined by Edward T. Hall in 1962. He made numerous interviews/studies, in which, he concluded that there are certain spatial distances in which human beings react differently. Hall proceeded to define the personal spaces that surround individuals, as follows: “Intimate space—the closest "bubble" of space surrounding a person. Entry into this space is acceptable only for the closest friends and intimates. Social and consultative spaces—the spaces in which people feel comfortable conducting routine social interactions with acquaintances as well as strangers. Public space—the area of space beyond which people will perceive interactions as impersonal and relatively anonymous” (Brown, n.d., para. 3). Criminal investigators are aware of this technique and also apply proxemics during interview/interrogation process. “Interviews probably start off in the social space; asking the suspect simple information” (“Interrogation Techniques using Proxemics”, 2011, para. 1). Beginning the interview in the social space allows the investigator to ask general questions, however when interrogating the suspect it is advisable to move in closer to the suspect. As the investigator continues with the interview, moving in on the suspect’s intimate space will make it uncomfortable for the suspect to be dishonest...
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