A Social Worker - What Do They Do?

by Tia Garrison

A - Advocate or raise awareness with and for our clients

S - Secure resources for vulnerable children and families in need of assistance

O - Oust social injustices of the world

C - Challenge authority when it oppresses the lives of the people we work for

I - Inspire others to be the change they want to see in the world

A - Acknowledge and recognize our values and beliefs so that we do no harm

L - Listen with care and make ourselves aware

W - Work to diminish the inequalities in the world

O - Operate behind the scenes to write grants, raise funds, and gather supports

R - Recognize people in the community in need

K - Keep pushing for a better tomorrow

E - Enable others to live lives that are whole, just, fair, peaceful, and complete

R - Respect the integrity of others

Tia Garrison is a senior BSW student at Shippensburg University.