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Charity Organization Society |
The first relief organization in the U.S. that developed a systematic program to help the needy; promoted " scientific philanthropy," which incorporated individual assessment and development of coordinated service plans before providing services |
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Community organization |
A method of social work practice that involves the development of community resources to meet human needs. |
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Competencies |
Skills that are essential to perform certain functions; social workers must have competencies in a number of areas to be effective professionals. |
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Council on Social Work Education |
The national organization of schools of social work that focuses on social work education and serves as the accrediting body for professional social work undergraduate and master's programs |
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Direct practice |
When the social worker's effort is aimed at working directly with individuals or families, the process |
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Ethics |
A set of rules by which a society, community, or organization operates, while values are individually held |
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Generalist practice |
Social workers are familiar with techniques related to direct practice with individuals, families, and groups, as well as practice in organizations and communities |
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Group Work |
A process that seeks to stimulate and support more adaptive personal functioning and social skills of in through structured group interactions. |
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National Association of Social Workers |
In 1955, the various associations established to promote and develop each separate method merged |
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Multidisciplinary teams |
A group of professionals from a variety of disciplines working with clients. |
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Opportunity Structure |
The accessibility of opportunities for an individual within that individual's environment, including personal and environmental factors such as physical traits, intelligence, family, and availability of employment |
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Mary Richmond |
A major contributor to the COS movement who had a long lasting impact on the profession, inaugurated the first training program for social workers at the New York School of applied Philanthropy, forerunner of schools of social work. |