Community Immersion In Social Work

Modern social workers, unlike other professions ?often prioritize the needs of vulnerable populations when they engage in advocacy.? As they address and engage in social and political decision making, they adhere to the National Association of Social Works (NASW) Code of Ethics, which require them to engage in social and political action (Jansson, 2016). They participate actively in helping people to obtain rights, services, benefits and opportunities that they might not otherwise obtain through micro policy advocacy. Through community immersion, the social worker gains an understanding of the community attributes and desideratum. With such understanding, they will ?draw on their knowledge, values and skills to help people in need and to
Well informed social worker of basic resources such as food and water supply is as important as familiarization with medical supplies. Especially, if the social worker focuses is to reduce obesity and promote healthy living in the community. Another major challenge encounter by the lower income recipients in National City is the long waiting period to get into the low income home. Participants have to meet the eligibility to be placed on the waiting list, which can take up from eight to ten years to be at the top of the list (Section 8 Rental Assistance. n.d.). The Housing Authority of National City,?Section 8 Rental Assistance Program oversees the five low income apartments in the community. The department administers the housing choice voucher program for eligible low-income households and seniors that either live or work in National
The formal leaders include the mayor, vice mayor, three council members, chief of police and the city engineer planer. Mayor Rob Morrison holds few key positions within the San Diego County. His approach to developing this community is to benefit not only National City residents, but all reside in San Diego County. No knowledge of the Vice Mayor background where as all three Council Members are longtime residents of National City. There is a Community and Police Relations Commission comprised of eight individuals appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The sole purpose of this Commission is to provide a platform where the community and the police force meet to discuss issues and concerns, in regards to the police force conduct and any pending disputes among the citizens. Each community holds its own council meeting monthly, where all, the majority of formal leaders is mandatory to attend to hear what is happening in each community. National City Engineering Division Program plays a vital role in the city council meetings. They are responsible with carrying out planning, designing and execution of the City?s Capital Improvement Program. Informal leaders include local pastors, teachers, PTA association who helps to run the city by working together to organize city cleaning, food drive, receive blankets and clothes donations for the homeless population in the area.