Students will interview a social worker. This person must have a BSW or MSW in social work. You will write up a 3 to 5-page paper based on the interview. Assignment should follow APA (American Psychological Association) format, including a cover page, running head, headings, in-text citations, and a reference page.
Possible Questions:
What is your official job title and with whom are you employed?
Where did you get your formal education?
How long have you been with the agency? How long in social work?
Is the agency public or private? Non-profit or for-profit? How is your agency funded?
How many social workers are in your office?
Is your supervisor also a social worker?no, how do you think it has made a difference in their approach to supervision by not being a social worker?
Describe the population you serve.
What are your primary tasks as the social worker?
What type of agency training was provided for a social worker?
What type of services do you provide?
you have to do home visits?
How are you involved in social work advocacy?
What is your caseload? Do you feel that it is manageable?
Do you feel that the job is stressful?
What are ways you practice self-care?
How long do you generally work with a client?
What determines when a client’s case is closed?
What value do you provide in your job to clients, coworkers, supervisors, etc.?
Could you share a positive client interaction and a negative interaction?
What words of wisdom would you provide new social workers?
