What exactly does a Community Social Worker do?
I like to think of social workers as jacks-of-all-trades. There are so many different places you can bump into us. We are in hospitals, correctional facilities, schools, non-profit organizations and government offices. You'll find us providing services for mental health and addictions, advocacy, child welfare, seniors' services, policy creation and the list goes on!
As a Social Worker at the Albert County Community Health Center, my role is to help you develop a plan to address your needs that honors your personal expertise and values, and focuses on your strengths. There are many different situations in which you might want to meet with a social worker. See below for examples of some (but not all) of the situations in which you might find yourself reaching out for services.