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32 Cards in this Set
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Describe the value base and purpose of the social work profession |
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Explain generalist social work as an integration of practice at multiple client system levels, policy and research |
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Compare and contrast the multiple functions and roles of generalist social workers at various system levels |
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The national association of sw code of ethics defines it's unifying purpose or mission as |
To enhance human well being and help meet the basic human needs of all people with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable oppressed and living in poverty |
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Respecting the right to self determination means... |
Respect and promote people's right to make their own choices and decision irrespective of they values and life choices provided this does not threaten the rights and interests of others |
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Promoting the right to participation means... |
Promote the full involvement and participation of people using their services in ways that enable them to be empowered in all aspects of decisions and actions affecting their lives |
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Treating each person as a whole means... |
Should be concerned with the whole person within the family community societal and natural environments and should seek to recognize all aspects if a person's life |
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Identifying and developing strengths means... |
Should focus on the strengths of all individuals groups and communities and thus promote their empowerment |
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Social justice for social works means |
1. Challenging negative discrimination 2. Recognizing diversity 3. Distributing resources equitably 4. Challenging unjust policies and practices 4. Working in solidarity (work againsg) |
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What is social justice? |
Describes circumstances in which all members if s society have equal access to societal resources opportunities rights political influence and benefits |
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Professional values that guide social work include.. |
1. Service 2. Social justice 3. Dignity and worth of the person 4. IMPORTANCE of human relationships 5. Integrity 6. Competence |
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What activities do social workers engage in to contribute to theory and practice methods |
Engage with clients to assess challenges in social functioning Link people with resources and services Develop networks of communication among organizations, generate new opportunities programs and services Participate in social policy development- develops new and retire the ineffective Engage in research to further knowledge and skill base |
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4 major premise of generalist social work |
1. Human behaviour is connected to environment both physical and social 2. Based on linkage between persons and environment, enhancing any human system includes changing the system itself 3. Work with any level of human system from individual to society uses similar social work processes. 4. Generalist practitioners have responsibilities to conduct and apply research |
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Microlevel interventions |
Individuals families and small grouos |
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Mezzolevel interventions |
Organizations and formal groups |
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Microlevel interventions |
Communities and societies |
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Social policy |
Determines how a society distributes its resources amount it's members to promote well being |
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How does research inform social practice |
Contributes to theoretical base for understanding human behaviour and change A tool in designing intervention strategies and measuring effectiveness Essential for program development and policy analysis There is I press for evidence based practice |
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Activities of generalist social work practice fall into what 3 related functions |
Consultancy Resource management Education |
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Consultancy |
A callabrorative process that draws on knowledge values and skills or both social workers and clients to clarify issues recognize strengths discuss options etc |
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Enabler role |
Micro- working with individuals or small groups Engage in a helping relationship, frame solutions work toward constructive change |
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Facilitator role |
Mezzo- organizational development Activate the participation of organizations members encourage competent group functioning stimulate Intergraph support observe group interaction and offer constructive feedback |
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Planner role |
Macro- coordinate program and policy development Understand community needs recognize gaps and barriers in services |
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Resource management |
Stimulate exchange with resources that client systems already use or not use Sw function in this role as broker advocate Convener Mediator Activist Catalyst |
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Broker role (resource management) |
Link clients with available resources and make appropriate referrals |
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Convener and mediator roles (resource management) |
In groups and organizations SW coordinate the distribution and development of resources When conflicts arise sw are the mediators |
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Activist role (resource management) |
Identify detriment societal conditions Inform citizens about issues take legal action and form coalitions |
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Education |
Social workers use callobrative learning presuming that the client has knowledge as well Roles in education are as a teacher Trainer Outreach Researcher Scholar |
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Teacher role (education) |
Micro level Strengthen clients with info to solve current issues and prevent future ones |
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Trainer role (education) |
Mezzo level Train staff or conduct workshops based on research |
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Outreach role (education) |
Macro level Work to inform a variety of audiences about social problems early intervention stimulates preventative actions Use media or leaflets and public speaking to inform the public |
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Researcher and scholar roles |
Code of ethics obligated workers to contribute to research and draw on it |
