Direct Practice in Social Work, 2e Scott W. Boyle, Grafton H. Hull, Jr. Jannah Hurn Mather Larry Lorenzo Smith O. William Farley University of Utah, College of Social Work This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network; Preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images; Any rental, lease, or lending of the program. © 2009 Allyn & Bacon PowerPoints by Julie Emmer, University of Central Florida

Direct Practice in Social Work In Chapter 1 we will: Define Social Work and Social Work practice Gain an historical perspective Look at current trends and challenges Provide an overview of types of Social Work practice Look at some of the roles performed by social workers © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

What is Social Work? Helping individuals, groups, or communities Restoring and/or enhancing people’s functioning Particular focus on the vulnerable and oppressed © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

What sets Social Work apart? Person-in-environment perspective Commitment to social justice Ability to work directly with social institutions © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

Historical Overview Early settlement houses Early group work Introduction of medical models NASW founding Volunteer charitable organizations formed after the Civil War Organized settlement houses worked in poor neighborhoods Social workers specializing in group work emerged. Medical Models introduced NASW emerged, uniting community organizers, case managers, and group workers Strengths models and person-in-environment approach gains prominence ? © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

Current trends and challenges Managed care Changing political responses to poverty Increasingly complex challenges faced by clients Complicated credentialing processes for social workers © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

Generalist Practice A BSW generalist possesses a knowledge base and skills required for entry-level positions in the social welfare enterprise © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

Generalist Perspective During the MSW’s second clinical year, the generalist gains concentrated and/or specialized skills necessary to undertake more complex interventions. © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

Types of Social Work practice © 2009 Allyn & Bacon Micro includes: Mezzo includes: Macro includes: Individual therapySelf help groupsCommunity organization Case management Therapy groupsManagement and administration Family therapyWork with groups (i.e. gangs) Research Direct and Indirect Practice

Direct Practice Roles Therapist Educator Broker Case manager Case advocate Group leader Mediator © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

This course will cover generalist: Knowledge: Change process Theories for conceptualization Models of intervention Cultural diversity Knowledge of the steps taken in the helping process Skills: Active listening Professional use of self Planning and goal setting Evaluation and termination Developing client coping skills Empowering clients Working with families Working with groups Modifying the environment © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

Social Work Values Social workers bear ethical responsibilities to: Clients Colleagues Their practice setting Themselves as professionals The Social Work Profession Society at large © 2009 Allyn & Bacon

Social Workers respond to three value areas: Their own The values of the Social Work profession Their ability to address and resolve conflicting ethical principles © 2009 Allyn & Bacon