Specifically in the field of social work there are generalists and specialists. Generalists are social work practitioners “whose knowledge and skills encompass a broad spectrum and who assesses problems and their solutions comprehensively” ( source) A generalist is social worker typical links the client to a specialist to further meet their needs in a specified area. In comparison to generalist social work, “ a social work specialist is a practitioner whose orientation and knowledge are focused on a specific problem or goal or whose technical expertise and skill in specific activities are highly developed in refined” (source). For example, the program in which I am currently employed, Catholic Charities Independent Living and Teen Parent Program
