Can Someone That Has an MSW Please Edit My Essay for Social Work?

Published May 30, 2010

I am applying to the Master’s in Social Work program because I want to help others maximize their potential and steer their lives in a positive direction. I am concerned with the needs of everyone in my community and I am passionate about helping our most vulnerable individuals; specifically our troubled and neglected youth. I want to become a social worker so I can empower these individuals to help them overcome their problems and change their lives.

I am a thirty-four year old woman who has overcome a period of homelessness in my life. When I was homeless, having an advocate and mentor helped me connect with employment services. But first I needed someone to meet me where I was and treat me with dignity.
I had a mentor that taught and guided me in my life. The impact that she had on my life inspired me to want to help others. I want to use the knowledge and understanding I have gained to assist people in changing their lives. I believe education is the key to being able to do that. Specifically, a Master’s degree in Social Work would put me in the greatest position for achieving my goal. A social worker on Skid Row in Los Angeles started me on the path toward healing my own life. She provided me with constant support and a sense of hope. Six months later, I found a job as a youth counselor at Harbor View Adolescent Center, a residential treatment center, working with adolescents who had behavioral and emotional problems. I believe that Social Work is the professional track that is the best match for my being able to make a positive difference in the lives of adolescents.

In my job as a youth counselor, my primary work responsibility was to serve as a positive role model for adolescents aged twelve to eighteen. The residents had encountered issues such as homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, and criminal justice system. At times, my job was extremely stressful. But I discovered that I had the ability to connect with the adolescents and develop strong emotional ties with them. I focused on helping them with their social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills. My main goal was to help them build their self-esteem and improve their sense of security.

There were many times that these adolescents would exhibit dangerous behavior. Often times the adolescents would self-harm themselves. I would get stuck in knowing what the best clinical approach to use when a child is self-harming. I would like to have better tools for helping these kids when they are in crisis, and whether those interventions are well supported by literature.

Can Someone That Has an MSW Please Edit My Essay for Social Work?

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