Cover Letter
Dear Mr. V.,
I am delighted to apply for the newly created position that was advertised on your organization's website. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population consisting of young children, teenagers, and adolescents both outside and inside classrooms and at home. I have a very strong feeling that I will perfectly fit in your organization and be able to bring about considerable changes to your organization.
I have worked at Chicago High school, where I was able to gain an extensive awareness of working as a social worker within an educational setting. Moreover, the New York Charter High school, I had the opportunity to work with teenagers, where I provided them with a group and individual psychotherapy. Furthermore, I have had a chance to work at the Chicago Juvenile care, where I was able to help young people who had various psychological and behavioral disorders. My experience in group and individual settings shall enable me to successfully acting as a group and individual counselor at Maryvale Preparatory Academy.
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From your advertisement, I was able to see that you need a social worker who can act as a leader for your summer outdoor program. Having an awareness and extensive experience in managing camping, biking, and hiking trips, I will be the ideal candidate for your school. I know about the various indoor and outdoor activities that will assist in building the students’ teamwork and self-confidence skills.
As outlined in my previous experience as a social worker, I am very confident that I have an awareness of what is the best for your students and will always strive to ensure I deliver the best of services. I will be able to handle a demanding environment and the determination and enthusiasm that I bring forth shall assist me in accomplishing this role.
I would like to thank you for setting some time to contemplate on my application, and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Name
Thank You Letter
Dear Mr. V,.
I would like to thank you for giving me this job offer opportunity in your organization. It is with great appreciation and honor to inform you that I have agreed to the offer you have brought forward. This new position in your organization will be an excellent opportunity not only to further my career goals but also to bring about positive outcomes at the Maryvale Preparatory Academy.
I have accepted and understood all the job offers terms and conditions. As discussed earlier, I would like to state that I begin the position on the date indicated in this case 1 st of May 2020. I will come and complete all the required formalities before signing the contract. As mentioned in your requirements, I will bring a soft copy of my real academic certificates, including photocopies.
I am grateful for the courtesy your organization has shown me. Thank you for the confidence you and your team have extended to me, and I am looking forward to joining your team and form meaningful relationships.
Yours sincerely,
Name
Interview Questions and Interview Answers
What encouraged you to take up social work as a career?
Having been brought up in a neighborhood where I would see some children being mistreated, I always wanted to help them out. However, at the time, I had neither powers nor the skills to assist these maltreated children. I heard of the various challenges they faced, as most of them were my close friends. Growing up, I promised to ensure that I would help children and improve their situations, which included protecting them from unhealthy and abusive households. As a social worker, I can guarantee that children find the right defection in life and also strive to advocate, motivate, and empower this future generation.
What are the various strengths and weaknesses related to the social work career?
One of my greatest strengths is my communication skills. These skills allow me to build a rapport with the children and ensuring they have complete trust in me. In conflicting situations, I can remain calm. I am also responsible, and this ensures that I make sure I am accountable for all my actions. However, my main weakness is that I am candid, and this affects my ability to lie. However, I am trying to improve on this weakness. Moreover, I am always overconfident, and this, at times, leaves me frustrated in case my goals are not attained.
How are you able to balance our personal and work life?
I have a perfect organized timetable that ensures I can balance my home and work. I have employed a housemaid who takes care of most of my home issues, and in case my job demands are too high, I can still manage my affairs. This indicates that I will be able to give this job a 100% commitment.
In your experience as a social worker, what types of children are the most difficult to deal with? How will you take of such children in our organization?
Most of the children who have various psychological disorders are hard to deal with at times. However, I have never given up, motivating them as I always put myself in their shoes and understand their situations. I will always try to look for the best method that works for them and ensure they are well taken care of.
What are the various signs that indicate a child has undergone some form of abuse at home, in school, or community setting?
The most common sign is mood changes. You can notice a child who once happy, has suddenly become gloomy. Other possible symptoms of abuse include social withdrawal and depression. You can also view physical signs such as scars, cuts, and bruises on their body.
Job Description
Title and Classification
| Job Title: Social Worker | Job Code: SW0007 |
| Department: Social Work |
Summary Statement
Maryvale Preparatory Academy is looking for a highly experienced social worker who can manage children of all ages ranging from kindergarten to 12 th grade. The social worker shall be responsible for protecting vulnerable children and assisting families in need. The social worker shall intervene when children are in danger or abused.
Required Competencies
Skills
Ability to empathize and stay clam when handling clients
3+ years’ experience as a social worker
Social Worker certification from a reputable institution
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field
Awareness of crisis intervention
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
One must have higher emotional intelligence including sensitivity to others, empathy and high self-awareness levels.
One must have critical thinking skills as the children and parents might present different problems.
Knowledge
Proficient in PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word
Valid driving license
Behavior
Ability to work under pressure
Professionalism
Collegiality
Resourcefulness
Degree of Independence
One must ensure that he reports to school administrator each morning
One should read the school’s procedures and policies frequently as they are updated twice a month
One will depend on teachers to assist needy students.
Responsibilities
Identification of children who might need assistance.
Development of plans to help improve the children's emotional and physicals well-being.
Responding to situations such as child neglect and abuse.
Frequent follow up on the children to ensure they have improved outcomes.
Participation in meetings, supervision, and training.
Contacting parents regarding their children’s wellbeing.
Providing mental health counseling to children and their parents.
Advocating and researching for necessary public assistance programs for needy children and families such as Medicare, Child Support Services, or foster care.
Maintenance of accurate children recorded and preparation of weekly and monthly reports to be presented to the school administrator.
Job Resume
Name
Address: Phone Number: Email:
SUMMARY
I am a resourceful social worker who has worked in an educational setting for the past six years. I was able to offer comfort and relief to neglected and abused children and ensure they complete their studies. I have experience in managing the difficulties associated with at-risk youth.
HIGHLIGHTS
Family care
Bereavement and grief counseling
Mood disorders awareness
Staff development
Family group maintenance
EXPERIENCE
January 15, 2018- December 1, 2019, Social Worker-Eleanor Roosevelt High School, New York
Maintenance of case history records and writing-related case reports
Education of parents and children about various public resources including Medicare, food stamps
Evaluation and addressing the specific needs and concerns associated with children.
Conducting mental health assessments in children’s home and school settings.
September 1, 2015-December 28, 2017 Social Worker-New Cityland City Florida
Responding to situations such as child neglect and abuse.
Frequent follow up on the children to ensure they have improved outcomes.
Participation in meetings, supervision, and training.
Contacting parents regarding their children’s wellbeing
EDUCATION
2013-2014 Masters of Social Work –University of Chicago
2009-2012 Bachelor of Social Work-University of California
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Licensed Graduate Social Worker, State of New York
