1. SWK 511 Class Two Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 self- determination EPAS 2.1.2a

9. 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

10. When Ethics Present a Dilemma EPAS 2.1.2.B Examine Code for applicable rules; these rules take precedence over the worker’s values Follow Code rule One or more rules applies No rule applies OR rules provide conflicting guidance Principles Screen Dolgoff, Lowenberg & Harrington, 2005

11. When Ethics Present a Dilemma 1.Protection of life: Duty to warn and protect 2.Equality/inequality: Those without power 3.Autonomy and freedom: Self determination 4.Least harm 5.Quality of life 6.Privacy and confidentiality 7.Truthfulness and full disclosure EPAS 2.1.2.B Dolgoff, Lowenberg & Harrington, 2005

12. 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 practice- informed research Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. EPAS 2.1.1, 2.1.6

13. 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 Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. EPAS 2.1.7, 2.1.10a-d

14. 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.

15. 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 Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. EPAS 2.3

16. Guidelines Influencing Intervention Selection Social workers value maximum feasible self- determination, 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 Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. EPAS 2.1.6

17. 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 Copyright(c) 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.

18. 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

19. 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

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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Researcher/Research Consumer Select interventions that can be evaluated Evaluate effectiveness of intervention Systematically monitor progress of client EPAS 2.1.6 a & b

25. 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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