Introduction to social work profession

• B.E in Mechanical Engineering (2017)
• 1 year Experience in Teaching in Social Sector
• 2 year Exp in CHILDLINE INDIA FOUNDATION Project of Ministry of Women and Child Dev
• Master of Social Work (MSW) Duel Degree
➢Medical and Psychiatric
➢Community Development (CD)



-Piyush Asho
Email: socialworkerguider@gm




INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

,INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
WORK PROFESSION
Module – 1 Introduction to social work profession

Introduction to social work profession - Historical Backgrounds (India and
Abroad) - social work as a profession in India today - concept and scope of
social work in India - definition of social work - social services - social
reform - social action and social welfare.



INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

, What is Social Work?

Social work is a work-based activity that promotes social change,
development, solidarity and empowerment of individuals and commun
The practice of social work involves understanding human developmen
morality and social, economic and cultural institutions and partnerships
workers working with families and institutions have assisted in providin
improving the following social impacts:

•Civil Rights
•Unemployment Insurance
•Disability Pay
•Worker’s Compensation
•Reduced Mental Health Stigma
•Medicaid and Medicare
•Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION