Module 1
Social Work Roles
Answers may vary: Advocate, Educator, Broker,
Define Equifinality
Many different means to the same end.
Define "cause advocacy"
Advocacy efforts by social workers on behalf of an issue of overriding importance to a GROUP of clients.
AKA - Class Advocacy
Describe ethnographic interviewing
Focuses on learning about a client’s cultural world, including values, behavioral expectations, and language; using conversation to gather “information in a nonthreatening manner” and working with the client to develop intervention plans that comply with both the client’s right to self-determination and cultural perspective
Commonalities between SW and other helping professionals
They all have a common core for interviewing and counseling skills
Define Homeostasis
Maintaining a relatively stable, constant state of equilibrium or balance
Define Empathy
Being in tune with how a client feels and conveying to that client that you understand
Define the role of consultant
A person who provides advice, suggestions, or ideas to another person, group, or organization.
What is a parliamentary procedure and what is it used for?
A highly structured technique used by groups of various sizes to make decisions and conduct business (E.g. Roberts Rules of Order)
Motions: each person has a right to be heard without interruption
Define the role of advocate
A person who represents, champions, or defends the rights of others.
What is social welfare policy?
Laws and regulations that govern which social programs exist, what categories of clients are served, and who qualifies for a given program
Name the 3rd stage of the GIM Model
Planning
Describe concepts associated with macro social work practice
Involves issues concerning a number of people or a specific group of people. Macro skills are skills used to work with large systems, including organizations and communities.
Why is the Diagnostic Statistical Manual(DSM) useful for generalist social workers?
It is an assessment mechanism upon which specific intervention can be built.
Doesn't describe all symptoms, nor does it provide intervention strategies.
What is meant by "eclectic knowledge" in generalist social work practice?
"selecting concepts, theories, and ideas from a wide range of perspectives and practice approaches" (p.
Describe concepts associated with ecological perspective
Social environment, PIE, transactions, interface, adaptation, coping, interdependence
Name barriers to attentive listening
Intent (Sender): Understanding cultural differences,
Impact (Receiver): Culture, attention,
Environment: Sounds, noise, other external sources
Task Group
What is a budget?
Statement of planned revenues; that is, all types of income and expenses during some time period.
Examples: Line Item Budgets, Program Budgets, Incremental Budgets
What is meant by competency?
BONUS: How many CSWE competencies are there?
The proven ability to demonstrate the acquisition of sufficient knowledge, skills, and values in a designated area in order to practice effective social work.
Bonus: 9
Describe concepts associated with systems theory
Varies, output, input, homeostasis, equifinality, problems as being interrelated with all other aspects of the system, broader perspective than the ecological approach, systems constantly interact with each other
Explain the difference between hearing and listening.
Listening implies more than just audio reception of words that are said. It focuses on comprehending the meaning of what is said.
How many stages are there of group development?
Name and describe at least 2
1. Forming: Strong reliance on leader
2. Storming: Conflict
3. Norming/Performing: Establishing norms, working
4. Separation: Withdrawal from group
Name and describe each stage of the GIM
Engagement, Assessment, Planning, Intervention/Implementation, Evaluation, Termination, Follow-Up