...In a 2010 study titled “Using the Strengths Perspective in the Social Work Interview With Young Adults Who Have Experienced Childhood Sexual Abuse”(96), the authors have demonstrated the assessment of strengths of a client who had gone through child sexual abuse (CSA), from Saleebey’s perspective through interview. The authors note that social work interviews can be informational, diagnostic as well as therapeutic depending upon the aim and approach to the interview. In this particular study, the aim of the interview was to collect information, but while simultaneously discovering client’s strengths. The client was a 24 year old woman who in her very first interview reported having severe moments of anxiety and fear all through the day that were leading to her incapacity to get out of her dorm....
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...Doing and interview on March 22, 2016 with Mr. Juston T. Hill, the school social workers of Hillside High School and Hillside New Tech of Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Hill have been employed at Durham Public Schools for two years so far. There was many things that we went over such as his education, work experience, licensure, work ethics and values and his perception. Mr. Hill works in Durham Public School System where he is located at Hillside High School and Hillside New Tech. When walking into the student services office there is a lot of space for people to wait to see a counselor or Mr. Hill. When walking around the corner there are many rooms on both side that have many counselors and career advisors along with the school social worker....
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...To strengthen my understanding of social work as a career path, I interviewed my internship supervisor, Patricia [Pat] Michalak, who is the program coordinator for the Mansfield Youth Services Bureau. Mansfield Youth Services is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide children, youth and their families with a wide range of prevention, education and therapeutic services including mentoring programs, homework help, substance abuse prevention and psychiatric consultation and treatment. The bureau’s clientele are from at-risk populations including, but not limited to, children who have experienced a recent loss or trauma, youth who are genetically predisposed to mental illness or who have a diagnosed psychiatric condition, those who are...
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...An interview between myself and Leanne Knowles was conducted. Leanne is a Community welfare worker and Coordinator of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation known as Warringu. An interview was arranged through a mutual friend of Leanne. It was suggested that I interview Leanne as it would be good to base my studies around Warringu. An interview was conducted on Tuesday 8/9/15 at the Woree McDonald’s at around 12 noon. Lecture notes and reading were the main sources of information I used to base my questions around as well as general interest. It was particularly intriguing interviewing Leanne coming from a males perspective. Coming into the interview I didn’t understand the nature of the organisation and I was surprised by how...
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...The person I chose to reach out to Mr. Kelly Hayes, LMSW, one of the social workers in the Wayne Westland Community School District. Kelly has worked in the profession for 20 years and is approaching retirement; his experience in the field drew me to him. I wondered what sort of information or works of wisdom he could have for an aspiring social worker. I chose to interview a social worker in a school setting because I am most unfamiliar with how social workers go about their profession in an education setting. In addition to that, I was interested in his experience as a male in the social work profession, seeing as it is predominately women who chose this field. Kelly Hayes did his undergrad at Spring Arbor University, where he majored in Human Resources. Mr. Hayes intended to go to school for business and he wanted to run a non-profit organization, but quickly decided that that wasn’t for him. The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is where Kelly went to graduate school, he was in the Social Work Master’s program, and was following the Executive Leadership track. Shortly into his graduate studies, he...
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...management practice. Design: Semistructured interviews were conducted utilizing the Bolman—Deal Organizational Model. This model identifies four frames of an organization: symbolic, human resources, political, and structural. Sample: A purposive sample of nine nurses and one social worker was selected to participate in comprehensive interviews. Results: Data analysis identified two main themes. The first theme was the presence of organizational structural barriers to providing case management. The second theme was the lack of political influence by the nurses to change the structure of the organization; hence, their skills could be more completely utilized. Conclusions: Public health nurses who work in child welfare will need to systematically analyze their role within the organization and understand how to work in Òhost settings.Ó Nursing educators need to prepare public health nurses to work in non-health care settings by teaching organizational analysis. Key words: child protective services, organization, public health nursing. The purpose of this exploratory qualitative descriptive study was to investigate how public health nurses working in the child welfare system in a large metropolitan county in California view the organization. The study utilized the Bolman—Deal Organizational ModelÕs (1997) four frames for organizational analysis: symbolic, political, human resource, and structural. Public health nurses have joined social workers in providing care...
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...What I expected to gain from this work placement, in addition to learning new practical skills, was to further understand the role of a social worker and to help me to narrow down my career decision in the future. The most valuable thing I have gained working in a youth employment environment is learning what career path I will take. This has come from all the knowledge and practical skills I have picked up. This opportunity has also helped highlight that I am not the only one feeling lost when it comes to marking career decisions. As a result, I now have a better understanding of the working world. During the placement period, the biggest amount of support was from the classmates. We shared the experiences and gave support to each other. Last week, I saw a Facebook status from my classmate and it was about her placement work. She said she felt sad and distressed about her case. As a result, I came up with a question in mind “is it good or not for a social worker to be affected by clients’ situation?”. I am not sure actually. My friends described me as a stone because I didn’t show any interest in anything. This is sad but true, it seemed I did not wish for many things in life. I was never addicted to any toys, games, TV dramas and so on from childhood to now. Sometimes, when my friends are jumping and screeching for some interesting things, I never showed much interest. People will say that a personality with mine is good because I will not be easily influenced...
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...planned change process which involves “acquiring and understanding of a problem, what causes it and what can be changed to minimize or resolve it” (Barker, 2003. p. 30). Assessment is a continuous activity and has to be done throughout the process of assisting clients in resolving their problems. After a problem as been identified, the social worker evaluates the problem situation within the environment because the problem does not only involve the individuals and their families but also the larger communities and systems in which the people live in. When all the necessary data has been collected, the social worker and the client system have to participate in specificactivities that leads to solving the identified problem and these activities has to be clearly stated by the social worker. In this report, I will critically discuss and outline the process of assessment, how I, the social worker, together with the client system will minimize or resolve the problem and also the measures taken in resolving the problem. How to approach assessment Information about the identified problem or situation needs to be gathered, analysed and interpreted by the social worker (). Such situations may involve children faced with personality issues; struggling to focus at school therefore not being able to learn effectively or to express their capabilities, and also not receiving the public assistance they need. Careful thought is necessary in order to make an effective decision about the problem on...
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...Social Work Examination Supervision in Social Work Table of Contents SUPERVISION IN SOCIAL WORK Table of Contents Table of Contents I. Introduction and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. Individual Supervision and Group Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 III. Supervision Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 IV. Administrative Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 V. Educational Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 VI. Supportive Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 VII. Evaluation/Performance Appraisal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VIII. Miscellaneous Supervision Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Chapter Review Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Answers and Rationale for Chapter Review Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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...employees to work. The reassurance of an effective work environment increases productivity in the workplace. Industrial/organizational psychology understands the needs of the employer as well as the employees. The goal of the industrial/organizational psychologist is to promote obliging workspaces to promote healthier communication between management and employees. The selection and training process of the industrial/organizational psychology varies, depending on the occupation, though the core values remain the same. The industrial/organizational psychologist is looking for competent individuals who bring value to an organization. The method of selection is a meticulous progress of scrutiny that ranges from the military, to the medical field, into social services, and also the public school system. In this paper, social service work will be examined. Though selection is important, the steps of training employees are equally imperative. Altogether, this comes with concerns that could include legal and ethical obligations as organizations attempt to hire the right individual for the job. Industrial/Organizational Psychology to Select & Train Employees Some large corporate companies and government agencies, such as social services devote millions of dollars a year on employee selection. Psychological testing by employers is growing every year to gain dependable employees and revenue. It is important for employers to adequately assess a potential employee’s work ethic, mindset...
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...My comprehension of the profession of a social worker has been broadly expanded since being in this class. I’ve learned many aspects of this profession including learning of their goals and purposes, how it is empowering and evolving in society, also the values, ethics, and principles they conduct. The powerpoints have been really helpful even though I do have the book, the powerpoints organized me really well to study and prepare for any social work questions that were given. Although I know I am not absolutely fully knowledgeable about this field, I am aware of most things as of before, I had no clue as to what social work was about. Prior to entering this class, I had no experience with a social worker so actually conducting an interview...
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...state the purpose of your study, the population you are studied, the sample you used, and your method: qualitative or quantitative, instrument (interview, survey, questionnaire, etc.) For a complete paper you would add your summarized findings. Your title (Your title is your section header centered on the page) You will need to bring all your written communication skills to this project. You will be very careful with proper citation. You will not use direct quotes. The whole of this paper is to be in your words. Ideas and information used from other authors are to be cited. Introduction (2-3 pages) First address the problem! State the overall area of concern (populations-at-risk for injustice or discrimination; need for more functional affiliations for individuals and groups; unethical policies/practices; lack of knowledge in the field, etc.). Arouse the reader’s interest; tell the reader what to expect in the rest of your paper. Provide brief statistics to indicate the incidence of the problem. Next, answer the questions, “ How does this problem effect social work practice and/or policy?”(Ethical research requires us to focus our efforts where need is the greatest). The potential utility of your study can be: 1) an addition to current knowledge of a problem or a vulnerable population; 2) to put social work theory to an empirical test; 3) to better understand...
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...A generalist practice is underpinned by knowledge and skills across a broad spectrum and by comprehensive assessment of problems and their solutions; includes coordination of activities of specialist. Generalist social work is more broadly defined and targeted toward a wider variety of clients and problem areas. The core responsibility of social work practice is the guidance of planned change through the problem-solving process (Generalist Social Work Practice. (n.d.). Generalist social workers work in both private and public agencies. Working in generalist practice requires a broad range of knowledge and skills. Not only do generalist social workers help the person and their environment, but also help facilitate communication and continuity...
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...may all have differing perceptionsof families with same-sex caregivers; some view this as strength whereas otherswill see membership of a minority group as a risk. Family members themselvesmay negatively discriminate on the basis of sexuality. Prior awareness of thepossibility of conflicting opinions will enable the worker to reactthoughtfully and mediate effectively. The social worker should criticallyevaluate their own practice continuously, checking for assumptions,stereotyping and cultural bias. Preparation for the assessment should beginwith ensuring an appropriate social worker is allocated. The team managershould consider the field workers knowledge and understanding of the issuespertaining to this particular family (for example youth offending,discrimination/oppression based on sexuality/gender, attachment issues etc), aswell as ensuring the worker is an appropriate match in terms of race and gender. Once a suitable worker is allocated thecase, he/she will need to refer to all information gathered previously. Thiswill prevent the family repeating sensitive information again, and will enablethe social worker to identify gaps in information that need to be filled duringthe assessment. Assessments and subsequent care plans aremore effective if the child and family feel empowered and involved throughoutthe process (Department for Education and Skills, 2001). Indeed this is a dutyof any professional working with children as outlined in Article 12 of theUnited Nations...
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...Amanda Smith Ethics in Human Services 4/22/13 Mandated Reporting Reporting child abuse often becomes an ethical dilemma because violating a client’s right to confidentiality and breaking the law are both considered unethical behavior. There are many factors a social worker must take into consideration when making a report of child abuse such as; circumstances of the suspected abuse, professional and ethical standards, and legal requirements. However, there are guidelines and a Code of Ethics to help social workers ensure this process is handled in a professional and safe manner. Mandated reporting is one of the main tools in the fight against child abuse prevention. As a social worker, I have a legal and moral responsibility to report any suspicions of child abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, child abuse is defined as, “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (Child Welfare Information Gateway 2008). Child abuse can range anywhere from actual physical assault to verbal assault and/or neglect. Each year, millions of children are abused and neglected and many die at the hands of their primary care givers. Each year, the U.S. Department of health and Human Services, along with the Children’s Bureau, collect data on child abuse and neglect throughout...
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