Political Ideologies
This political ideology believes that true change and equity within the existing system and structure is not possible, and must be rebuilt from scratch
What is Progressive?
What is Liberal?
This social worker can work with micro, mezzo, and macro populations, can offer direct and community practice, and often engages in case management or "casework"
What is a Bachelor-Level (BSW) Generalist Social Worker?
Social workers elevate help to others above their own self-interest and use their knowledge, values, and skills to support and assist individuals in need.
What is Service?
This political ideology believes that government should have a minimal role
What is Conservative?
As a student, soon-to-be professional, and a whole person, this practice must be integrated into your daily life to sustain your health and wellbeing
What is Self-Care?
This social worker has undergone graduate-level education specializing in clinical, community, or generalist social work.
What is a Masters-Level (MSW) Social Worker?
Social workers pursue social change on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups to ensure access to services and equality for all people.
What is Social Justice?
This political ideology believes change should happen to reduce inequality and increase social justice
What is Liberal
This is a general underlying assumption for social workers to consider when working with people of varied demographics and needs
What is Poverty?
Volunteers and individuals in service-related positions
What is Untrained Social Work?
Social workers continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and apply them in practice.
What is Competence?
Conservative ideologies are based in this perspective
What is Functional Perspective?
This originated as charity by social workers until being taken over by the government
What is Public Welfare or Social Welfare?
Requires passing a standardized exam and a graduate degree in social work
What is a Non-Clinical Licensed Social Worker?
Social workers are aware of the profession's mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards and practice in a manner consistent with them
What is Integrity?
Progressive ideologies are based in this perspective
What is Conflict Perspective?
Beliefs and values of a group of people that are systemized enough to have a semblance of universality or 'worldview'
What is Collective Mindset?
Requires 2,000+ hours of supervised post-graduate practice, passing a standardized exam, and is the highest level of social work credentialing
What is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker?
Social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity.
What is Dignity and Worth of the Person?