Arash Mahjor

My vision as a social worker is rooted in fostering resilience, promoting social justice, and advocating for vulnerable populations. Guided by core dignity, inclusivity, and empowerment principles, I aim to facilitate meaningful change within individuals and communities.

• Empathy and Compassion
• Cultural Competence and Inclusivity
• Advocacy for Social Justice
• Integrity and Ethical Practice

• Foundations of Social Work, Understanding the foundational principles emphasized my commitment to ethical practice and building trusting relationships. Recognizing the significance of self-awareness helped me develop authentic connections with clients. Additionally, exploring the history and evolution of social work has deepened my appreciation of the profession's responsibility in advocating systemic change and social justice., Hepworth et al., 2022
• Practice Approaches and Models, Exploration of various practice models, particularly strengths-based and solution-focused approaches, enhanced my ability to empower clients by recognizing their inherent strengths and facilitating collaborative goal setting. Moreover, practicing these models through role-playing activities improved my practical skills and confidence in applying these approaches effectively in real-life scenarios., Saleebey, 2020
• Intersectionality and Anti-Oppressive Practice, Engaging deeply with concepts of intersectionality and anti-oppressive practice shaped my sensitivity toward structural inequalities and informed my approach in addressing systemic barriers alongside individuals experiencing marginalization. Case studies and group discussions further developed my critical thinking and heightened my understanding of the nuanced impacts of intersectional oppression in practice., Crenshaw, 1991
• Social Work Ethics and Self-Care, The module on ethics and self-care underscored the need for ongoing self-reflection and boundary-setting. This encouraged the integration of self-care strategies into my professional routine to maintain sustainable and effective practice. Participation in reflective journals and peer feedback sessions particularly reinforced the importance of self-care and ethical vigilance in preventing professional burnout., NASW Code of Ethics, 2021

• Trauma-informed care
• Community engagement
• Anti-oppressive practices

• Supervised team of 8 staff members.
• Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Advocating Civil Rights