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Social Work: A Competency-Oriented Education • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) ▫ Defines Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) ▫ Developed Ten “Core Competencies” and 41 Related “Practice Behaviors” • Every student should master the Practice Behaviors and Core Competencies before completing the program

The Mission and Purposes of Social Work • • Enhance human well being Help meet basic human needs Seek to empower vulnerable and oppressed populations Enhance quality of life for all people regardless of social position EPAS 2. 1. 5

Core Elements of Social Work • Purpose of the profession ▫ Promote human and community well being • Core Competencies ▫ Knowledge, values and practice behaviors

Social Worker Functions • Prevention ▫ Services to vulnerable persons before a problem begins • Restoration ▫ Restore functioning that has been impaired • Remediation ▫ Eliminate or ameliorate social problems

Social Work Values • Professional relationships are built on regard for individual worth and dignity and are advanced by: ▫ ▫ ▫ Mutual participation Acceptance Confidentiality Honesty Responsible handling of conflict • Social workers respect the individual’s right to make independent decisions and to participate actively in the helping process • Social workers are committed to assisting client systems to obtain needed resources

Social Work Values (continued) • Social workers strive to make social institutions more humane and responsive to human needs • Social workers demonstrate respect for and acceptance of the unique characteristics of diverse populations EPAS 2. 1. 4

When Values Conflict • Be aware of your own values • Remain flexible, there are many means to achieving an end • Assert values within a professional forum • Maintain respect, dignity and the right to selfdetermination EPAS 2. 1. 2 a

Social Work Values and Ethics • Purpose of Social Work’s Code of Ethics ▫ Provides accountability of the profession to community, consumer, and practitioners ▫ Safeguards the reputation of the profession ▫ Furthers competent and responsible practice by members ▫ Protects the public from exploitation by practitioners EPAS 2. 1. 2. B

When Ethics Present a Dilemma Examine Code for applicable rules; these rules take precedence over the worker’s values One or more rules applies No rule applies OR rules provide conflicting guidance Follow Code rule Principles Screen EPAS 2. 1. 2. B Dolgoff, Lowenberg & Harrington, 2005

When Ethics Present a Dilemma 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Protection of life: Duty to warn and protect Equality/inequality: Those without power Autonomy and freedom: Self determination Least harm Quality of life Privacy and confidentiality Truthfulness and full disclosure EPAS 2. 1. 2. B Dolgoff, Lowenberg & Harrington, 2005

Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Core Competencies • Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly • Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice • Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments • Engage diversity and difference in practice • Advance human rights and social and economic justice • Engage in research-informed practice and practiceinformed research EPAS 2. 1. 1, 2. 1. 6

Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Core Competencies Continued • Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment • Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services • Respond to contexts that shape practice • Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individual, families, groups, organization, and communities ▫ ▫ Engagement Assessment Intervention Evaluation EPAS 2. 1. 7, 2. 1. 10 a-d

Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Core Competencies Continued • Generalist practice ▫ Grounded in the liberal arts ▫ Foundation of personal and environmental constructs to promote human and social well being • Advanced practice ▫ Able to assess, intervene, evaluate ▫ Apply a broad range of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills ▫ Completion of a program specializing in: Micro-level Mezzo-level Macro-level

Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Core Competencies Continued • Field Education ▫ Classroom and field practice are equally important ▫ Apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks to the practice setting ▫ Demonstrate achievement of program competencies EPAS 2. 3

Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Guidelines Influencing Intervention Selection • Social workers value maximum feasible selfdetermination, empowerment, and enhancing strengths to increase the client’s voice in decision making • Social workers assess circumstances from a systems perspective, mindful of the person in the situation, the setting, the community, and the organization • Social workers are sensitive to diversity in considering interventions • Social workers think critically about practice, checking out assumptions and examining alternatives EPAS 2. 1. 6

Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Systems Theories Ecological System Model • Broad scope, assesses person in environment ▫ ▫ ▫ Habitat, niche Target system Client system Action system Agency system • Types of systems: Open vs. Closed system • Multifinality and Equifinality • Limitations of system theories

Value of Social Support • Social support systems theory believes the way people believe, act and feel are affected by the people with whom they are interconnected in various ways • Social support can ▫ provide a sense of self ▫ provide encouragement and positive feedback ▫ gives protection against stress ▫ contributes knowledge, skills and resources to the family ▫ provide socialization opportunities

Domain • Generalist practice ▫ ▫ Views problems holistically Interventions aimed at multiple levels Interventions selected based on client needs Work with client system at micro, mezzo, and macro levels • Direct practice ▫ Work with individuals, couples, families, groups ▫ Interventions include therapeutic, support, advocacy, and educational ▫ Often used synonymous with clinical practice but it is not necessarily mental health related

Roles of Social Workers DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER SYSTEM LINKAGE ROLES • Individual problem solving • Broker • Marital or family therapy • Case manager/ coordinator • Group work services • Mediator/ arbitrator/ advocate • Educator/ disseminator of information Social Worker SYSTEM DEVELOPER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ROLES • Program developer • Planner RESEARCHER/ • Organizational assessor • Policy and procedure developer RESEARCH CONSUMER • Facilitator/ expediter • Advocate • Team member • Consultant/ consultee

Direct Provision of Services • Individual casework or counseling • Marital and family therapy ▫ Individual, conjoint, or group • Group work services ▫ Support group, therapy group, self-help, task group, skill development group • Educator/disseminator of information ▫ Educational presentations, group or individual sessions re: parenting, stress management, etc

System Linking Roles • Broker: ▫ assists in connecting people with resources • Case manager/coordinator: ▫ assesses the needs of a client and arranges and coordinates the delivery of essential goods and services provided by other resources • Mediator/Arbitrator: ▫ eliminate obstacles to service delivery • Client advocate: ▫ Work with and/or on behalf of clients to obtain services and resources that would not otherwise be provided EPAS 2. 1. 1. a

System Maintenance and Enhancement • Organizational analyst ▫ Assess key organizational factors • Facilitator/expediter ▫ Plan and implement changes • Team member ▫ Collaborate in assessing clients and services • Consultant/consultee ▫ Expert who advises on improving services • Supervisor ▫ Orienting, assisting, and linking staff

Researcher/Research Consumer • Select interventions that can be evaluated • Evaluate effectiveness of intervention • Systematically monitor progress of client EPAS 2. 1. 6 a & b

System Development • Program developer ▫ Meet emerging client needs • Planner ▫ Work with community leaders to plan programs • Policy and procedure developer ▫ Formulate policies and procedures • Advocate ▫ Advocate for legislation of social policies EPAS 2. 1. 9 & 2. 1. 8 & 2. 1. 1. a

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