Goal of Social Work and Scope of Social Work.pptx

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1. GOALS AND SCOPE OF S OCIAL W ORK

2. O BJECTIVES Define Social Work Identify the goals and scope of social work

3. W HAT IS S OCIAL W ORK ? is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well- being.

4. SOCIAL FUNCTIONING refers to the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided to sustain them

5. “ Social Work as a practical profession designed at helping people address their problems and matching them with the resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives.” - Australian Association of Social Workers

6. PICTURE ANA L YSIS

7. Q UE S TI O N S : What can you depict from the pictures? What do you think is the story behind the pictures? What makes it social work?

8. COMMUNITY IMMERSION

9. TYPHOON VICTIMS

10. HOME FOR THE AGED

11. STREET CHILDREN

12. What would be the principal goal of social work based on the pictures presented?

13. CARING CURING CHANGING

14. T HE G OAL ON CARING Caring refers to the heart of social work and it focuses on the well-being or the welfare and comfort of the individual and community. The goal on caring involves the enhancement of the quality of life in prisons, the upgrading and humanizing services in nursing homes etc.

15. T HE G OAL ON CURING Curing refers to the aspect of treating people with problems in social functioning. Techniques: Popular counseling approches (family therapy, behavior modification, gestalt therapy etc.)

16. T HE G OAL ON CHANGING Changing refers to the active participation of the social workers in social reforms .

17. T HE G OAL ON CHANGING This goal comes from a perspective that there is a persistence of poverty, environmental destruction, and social disintegration. One of the most significant goals of social work because it contributes in the struggle to pursue a lasting social change.

18. What Are 5 Major Goals of Social Work?    Providing One-on-One Support : The most common interpretation of becoming a social worker, one-on-one support services involve assisting individuals who are dealing with a myriad of issues, from physical and mental health issues.  Assisting Families:  Family support involves a social worker working along with a family, listening to their specific concerns, from economic issues to mental health problems. They will then work together to work on a plan, giving the family community resources they can use to improve their situation.  Advancing Your Education:  As a social worker, continuing education is a crucial part of your professional development. Regardless of your level of experience, education, and specialty as a social worker, having a continuing education will guarantee your social work practice stays up-to-date and relevant to the immediate needs of your clients.  Serve the Community:  From working in a school to running a substance abuse support group, what you need to become a social worker is a strong desire to help those around you, and help to empower the community you serve.  Influence Social Policy:  As a social worker, you are considered an expert on societal issues, and with a rich combination of personal, academic, and professional experience. This valuable combination can be used to help influence social policy and push policies that help benefit disenfranchised communities. 

19. G ROUP A CTIVITY : THINK AND SHARE Group 1: Adoption and Foster Care Group 2: Residential Care and Protective Services Group 3: Family Life and Family Planning Group 4: Public Assistance and Social Insurances Group 5: Community Planning and Community Development

20. RESIDENTIAL CARE Group care home or a residential treatment center. These are for children exhibiting anti-social behaviors that require intensive treatment. Social Workers are involved in sustaining a helpful connection between the child and the family and in preparing plans for the return of the child to his/her home.

21. What is Social Work and What Do Social Workers Do? Social work is a profession in which trained professionals are devoted to helping vulnerable people and communities work through challenges they face in everyday life. Social workers practice in a wide variety of settings, united in their commitment to advocating for and improving the lives of individuals, families, groups and societies.

22. What is the role of social workers? While there is a diverse array of settings in which social workers practice, together social workers share the commitment to: Promote social welfare Help people from all backgrounds overcome the individual challenges they are facing Advocate for social and economic justice for members of diverse communities Embody the  social work code of ethics

23. Who do social workers help? Social workers work directly with, and on behalf of, a wide variety of populations. Some examples are: Children and adolescents. Individuals with disabilities. Individuals who are experiencing poverty or homelessness. Medical patients. Individuals suffering from addiction. Students. Individuals with mental health concerns. Refugees and immigrants. Aging individuals. Couples and families. Victims of violence or trauma. Individuals who are incarcerated or in the criminal justice system. Veterans. (member of armed forced)

24. Where are social workers employed? There are a diverse range of agencies that employ social workers, and the job descriptions for social workers vary greatly depending on where they work. Some examples of places that employ social workers are: Schools (all levels, including higher education). Hospitals and healthcare agencies. Government Agencies (local, state, federal), including Veteran's Affairs (VA) agencies and the military. Community development and outreach agencies. County, state, and federal legal agencies (courts, prisons, etc.) Clinics and counseling agencies. Some social workers are also self-employed in private practice as licensed clinical social workers (LCSW). 

25. Some people associate social work with casework and, by analogy, Child Protective Services. A social worker can indeed make a career working in this capacity, but social work as a profession is much broader. Modern social work grew out of attempts – often by women, often by volunteers -- to heal social ills. Poverty was frequently at the root of what they tackled – and yet not always. Nearly 100 years ago, social workers were helping veterans who had been traumatized in World War I. Today’s social workers are in hospitals, health clinics, schools, various social service organizations. They serve the sick as well as the disadvantaged. Some offer counseling services through their own private practices.

26. R EFLECTION P APER N O . 1: What will motivate you to consider engaging in social work? What traits must you have to become an effective social worker? S HORT B OND P APER .