1. Chapter 2 An Evolving Profession
Social Work An Empowering Profession
Seventh Edition
Brenda DuBois & Karla Miley
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2. Roots of Social Work as a Profession
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Charity Organization Societies
Settlement House Movement
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3. Professional Identity CSWE EPAS 2.1.1
The roots of the social work profession lie in two distinct late nineteenth century social movements.
What unique contributions of the Charity Organization and the Settlement House movements continue to be evident in contemporary social work practice?
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4. Evolution of the Profession
Social casework (1910s)
Psychoanalytic movement (1920s)
Public welfare movement (1930a)
Group work and community organization (1940s &1950s)
Social reform (1960s)
Ecological perspective (1970s)
Generalist practice (1980s)
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5. Practice Context CSWE EPAS 2.1.9
Social workers view the personal troubles of individuals within the societal context of larger social issues.
From an ecosystems perspective, why is it important for social workers to engage in practice activities that include both individual treatment and social reform?
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Professional Status
Flexner’s challenge
Greenwood’s reevaluation
Professional organizations
NASW for practice
CSWE for education
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7. Professional Identity CSWE EPAS 2.1.1
To enhance the image of social work in the eyes of the general public, the NASW has recently mounted an education and media campaign “Help Starts Here.”
What can you do as an individual practitioner to influence the general public’s positive regard of social workers and the social work profession?
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8. Common Base of Social Work Practice
Professional values
Theoretical knowledge
Practice skills
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9. Ethical Practice CSWE EPAS 2.1.2
The common base of professional values, knowledge, and skills is shared by all social workers and unifies the profession.
What personal values might interfere with your professional obligation to allow social work values to guide practice?
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10. Tenets for Social Work Practice
Empowerment
Policy development
Professional integrity
Resource linkage
Collaborative networks
Institutional responsiveness
Social justice
Knowledge development
Information exchange
Cultural competence
Prevention
World view
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