Cover letter for DCF position(5 samples)
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This blog post will show samples of “cover letters for a DCF position.”
Samples of cover letters for a DCF position
To get a DCF position, you need a well-written cover letter that showcases your passion for and dedication to the industry. When writing a DCF cover letter, these are some of the essential things to include in your letter:
- Address the employer with a formal salutation. For example, “Dear/Hello (name of the recipient or hiring manager).”
- The next step is to state the position you are applying for and how you found the opening.
- Write a short sentence about why you’re interested in the position.
- State your skills and work experience; ensure they are similar to the job position. When stating your skills, provide the accomplishment you have achieved.
- Conclude your letter with a forward-looking statement. For example, “I look forward to discussing the position further.”
Sample 1: “Cover letters for a DCF position”
“Brady Kline
City, State, Zip Code
Home : 000-000-0000 Cell: 000-000-0000
email@email.com
Dear Mr. Smith-Jones,
As a recent graduate of the social work program at Company Name I was excited to learn of the open DCF Social Worker position available at the Department of Human Services. I completed my Master’s program with a 3.2 gpa and gained valuable experience through a one-year internship.
I understand the emergency situations that I will encounter as a DCF Social Worker and I have excellent critical thinking skills to that end. I believe strongly that children should always be in safe and healthy environments. In my internship I managed a caseload of families in the DCF system as they worked toward reunification or went through the process of termination. My first priority is the children first and the family second. Children are too valuable to look the other way and I am a strong advocate for them. I believe in strongly protecting their interests while making certain they are safe secure and free from abusive environments.
If you contact my DCF internship supervisor you will agree that I would make an excellent addition as a caring DCF Social Worker. I encourage you to schedule an interview as soon as possible. I can be reached either via email or telephone.
Sincerely,
Brady Kline”
Sample 2: “Cover letters for a DCF position”
“Dear Ms. Ruth Carter,
I am applying for the DCF social worker position that is posted for your agency, Kennedy Donovan Center.
I have a bachelor’s degree in social work and have worked with families for the majority of my career. I have a real love for helping families to get on track and when an issue comes up such as substance abuse, I can refer the person directly to the appropriate agency. It is my goal to attempt to keep families together when possible but I also understand that in some cases this may not always be possible.
I have strong organizational skills and can handle a large case load if it is required of me. I am also a great communicator and can diffuse any situation if it ever starts to become volatile. My interpersonal skills are also very good and I can work on my own or with a team.
I also understand that there may be travel required for this position and I have a solid vehicle and do not mind this aspect of the job. I also know that there may be times when I am required to work either nights or weekends and I am available for this.
I am very good at all Microsoft Office software as well as working directly from Outlook. I can write up legible reports and would always have them in on time.
Please feel free to contact me at any time to discuss your social worker needs by calling (555)-555-5555. I look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Signature
William Murdock
Encl: Resume”
Sample 3: “Cover letters for a DCF position”
“To,
The HR Manager
XYZ Company
354 F 63rd Street
New York
NY 10022
United States
Subject- DCF social cover letter
Respected sir/ma’am,
My name is [mention the name of the sender], and I have been associated with [mention the name of an orphanage or an old age home] for the past 3 years as soon as I saw that there was a vacancy of [mention the name of the post] I wanted to apply for this job. Kindly accept my cover letters as a proper job application for this job.
As it was mentioned that the applying candidate should have basic skills and responsibilities, I am very happy to inform you that I have all of them, such as solving personal and family problems, encountering cases of abuse, helping people fight depression, helping people to improve their home situations, etc.
Finally, I would like to inform you that I have completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology from [mention the name of a college], and I have also completed my master’s degree in the same field from [mention the name of a very well-known University]. Most importantly, I have also received a certificate to work as a social worker.
It is a request from my side that you take some time out and give a properly read to all of my documents and I am sure that you will find me an eligible candidate for this post. I will be waiting for your response and I hope that you will give me a chance to be a part of your team.
Sincerely,
From
James Brown”
Sample 4: “Cover letters for a DCF position”
“To,
The HR Manager
XYZ Company
354 F 63rd Street
New York
NY 10022
United States
Subject- DCF cover letter
Dear sir/ma’am,
With due respect and enthusiasm, I [mention the name of the sender] am writing this letter with the intention of applying for the job position of [mention the name of the job position] in [mention the name of the hiring company]. I hope that you will find this letter as a proper job application for this post in [mention the name of the hiring company].
I have been associated with [mention the name of another social working group] for over four years, and I have been able to connect with over 600 + people within this duration. I feel very happy to inform you that I have all the skills and abilities such as investigating family situations, looking for children who must be taken away from their unfit parents, giving counseling to people who need them, helping people fight their depression, etc.
In addition to this, I would also like to let you know that I have completed my master’s degree in psychology from [mention the name of a very well-known University], and I have passed out with [mention the score obtained by the sender].
I would feel very great if I get to join [mention the name of the hiring company] as in this way, I will be able to help many more people and get a chance to give them the option to have a better life. I believe that you also believe in helping people who are in need and by hiring me, you will get the chance to help more people who are in need.
Sincerely,
From
James Brown
[handwritten signature]”
Sample 5: “Cover letters for a DCF position”
“Dear Mr. Moore:
I read your job advertisement for a Social Worker position at Premier Health Partners with great interest, and am eager to work in this role. Owing to my knowledge of preparing and evaluating assessments, and developing and implementing social work plans, I will be an immediate and valued contributor to your facility.
My interest in social work stemmed from a 3-week volunteer position that I held at The Rainbow Children, while I was still in high school. The impact of what I saw and learned there was so intense that it led me to take this work seriously, and enroll in a degree program. Since then, I have been waiting with bated breath to work for an organization that holds social work on the pedestal that it deserves.
With some exposure to performing case management duties, coordination, casework intervention, and monitoring of social work service plans (owing to a recent internship at The Guild), I am positive that hiring me will only add to the solid reputation that your facility enjoys.
As things are now, I am sure that you can do with one more dedicated and skilled social worker to help your organization spread its wings wider.
At the end of next week, I will call your office to determine if you have a free time slot when I can meet with you in person. In the meantime, please feel free to call me at (000) 412-4124 if you need any additional information that my resume does not offer.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Sarah Red
Enc: (Resume)”
Frequently Asked Questions: Samples of cover letters for a DCF position
What should a cover letter contain?
When writing a cover letter:
- Introduce yourself
- Mention the job you’re applying for
- Ensure your skills and experience match the needed skills and experience for the job.
How many pages should my cover letter be?
Your cover letter should only be half a page to one full page.
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