Social Work Midterm Exam with
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social work - ANS-profession with a dual purpose: to assist individuals and groups
whose needs are not adequately met and to help change institutions so that they are
more responsive to individual and group needs" (p. 11).
NASW definition of social work - ANS-National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
defines social work as the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, and
communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating
societal conditions favorable to this goal.
micro, mezzo, and macro - ANS-micro: most common and works with individuals and
families. Mezzo: happens on an intermediate scale, involving neighborhoods,
institutions or other smaller groups. Macro: most unique for social work. interventions
provided on a large scale that affect entire communities and systems of care
What do social workers do? - ANS-help people obtain services, provide counseling and
pyshco-therapy, help communities improve health, help communities improve social
services, help families maximize functioning, participate in legislature to help human
welfare.
Child abuse coordinator - ANS-Work for child protective services
Conduct intake assessments
Follow cases through process of investigation, prosecution, treatment, and restriction
Testify in court
Coordinate with other professionals such as lawyers, therapists, probation officers,
CASA workers, etc
Is this "the toughest job you'll ever love?"
title 1v-E - ANS-Title IV-E of the Social Security Act authorized the Foster Care and
Adoption Assistance programs to provide federal matching funds to states for directly
administering the programs
The Title IV-E stipends provide two years of support for full-time students who complete
the MSW program with appropriate specialization in preparation for careers in public
child welfare. The payment of a stipend to students covers in-state tuition, fees, and a
book allowance.
Students must complete the entire MSW child welfare program at their school, including
the equivalent of two years of fieldwork
, Upon graduation, full-or part-time students must work in a county child welfare services
agency or Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) child
welfare division or a tribal agency for a period of two years.
Gerontology Case Manager - ANS-Case managers at Senior Activity Centers, Nursing
Homes, Senior Support Services (ex. Family ElderCare), and/or Senior adjunct services
(ex. Meals on Wheels)
May work in multidisciplinary environment with other professionals to coordinate care
and treatment
Conducts intakes, provides coordination of services and referrals, works with client and
their families'
May visit with clients in their homes or in alternative settings
Mental Health Caseworker - ANS-May work for local Mental Health Authority (ex.
ATCIC) or or another county or government agency
Helps folks apply for social security, food stamps, Medicaid, etc
Assist clients by connecting them to employment support, education, and housing
services.
May work with clients in their homes, may advocate and assist clients with community
resources by accompanying to appointments
Agency Administrator - ANS-May be an Executive Director or Clinical Director at a
human service agency - such as an Adoption Agency, a Domestic Violence Center, a
Senior Support Organization, or a Mental Health Center
Supervise other Social Workers and professional staff, providing in-service training and
evaluative feedback
Engage in community outreach and workshops to increase awareness of agency or
agency mission
May write grant proposals for funding, work with a board of directors
Policy Advocate - ANS-Provide policy and advocacy for a social service organization or
cause
Conduct research and write grant proposals
Lobby and advocate with local and national government representative
Work to promote or defeat legislation
The Strengths Perspective - ANS-Less focus on an individuals' problems and more
focus on an individuals strengths
Empowerment - "the process through which people gain the power and resources
necessary to shape their worlds and reach their full human potential: (Shiver, 2004, p.
27)
Key concepts:
Membership and resilience
Focus on dialogue and collaboration
Suspension of disbelief
Complete Solutions
social work - ANS-profession with a dual purpose: to assist individuals and groups
whose needs are not adequately met and to help change institutions so that they are
more responsive to individual and group needs" (p. 11).
NASW definition of social work - ANS-National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
defines social work as the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, and
communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating
societal conditions favorable to this goal.
micro, mezzo, and macro - ANS-micro: most common and works with individuals and
families. Mezzo: happens on an intermediate scale, involving neighborhoods,
institutions or other smaller groups. Macro: most unique for social work. interventions
provided on a large scale that affect entire communities and systems of care
What do social workers do? - ANS-help people obtain services, provide counseling and
pyshco-therapy, help communities improve health, help communities improve social
services, help families maximize functioning, participate in legislature to help human
welfare.
Child abuse coordinator - ANS-Work for child protective services
Conduct intake assessments
Follow cases through process of investigation, prosecution, treatment, and restriction
Testify in court
Coordinate with other professionals such as lawyers, therapists, probation officers,
CASA workers, etc
Is this "the toughest job you'll ever love?"
title 1v-E - ANS-Title IV-E of the Social Security Act authorized the Foster Care and
Adoption Assistance programs to provide federal matching funds to states for directly
administering the programs
The Title IV-E stipends provide two years of support for full-time students who complete
the MSW program with appropriate specialization in preparation for careers in public
child welfare. The payment of a stipend to students covers in-state tuition, fees, and a
book allowance.
Students must complete the entire MSW child welfare program at their school, including
the equivalent of two years of fieldwork
, Upon graduation, full-or part-time students must work in a county child welfare services
agency or Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS) child
welfare division or a tribal agency for a period of two years.
Gerontology Case Manager - ANS-Case managers at Senior Activity Centers, Nursing
Homes, Senior Support Services (ex. Family ElderCare), and/or Senior adjunct services
(ex. Meals on Wheels)
May work in multidisciplinary environment with other professionals to coordinate care
and treatment
Conducts intakes, provides coordination of services and referrals, works with client and
their families'
May visit with clients in their homes or in alternative settings
Mental Health Caseworker - ANS-May work for local Mental Health Authority (ex.
ATCIC) or or another county or government agency
Helps folks apply for social security, food stamps, Medicaid, etc
Assist clients by connecting them to employment support, education, and housing
services.
May work with clients in their homes, may advocate and assist clients with community
resources by accompanying to appointments
Agency Administrator - ANS-May be an Executive Director or Clinical Director at a
human service agency - such as an Adoption Agency, a Domestic Violence Center, a
Senior Support Organization, or a Mental Health Center
Supervise other Social Workers and professional staff, providing in-service training and
evaluative feedback
Engage in community outreach and workshops to increase awareness of agency or
agency mission
May write grant proposals for funding, work with a board of directors
Policy Advocate - ANS-Provide policy and advocacy for a social service organization or
cause
Conduct research and write grant proposals
Lobby and advocate with local and national government representative
Work to promote or defeat legislation
The Strengths Perspective - ANS-Less focus on an individuals' problems and more
focus on an individuals strengths
Empowerment - "the process through which people gain the power and resources
necessary to shape their worlds and reach their full human potential: (Shiver, 2004, p.
27)
Key concepts:
Membership and resilience
Focus on dialogue and collaboration
Suspension of disbelief
