The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate mastery in the application of theoretical and empirical work relevant to the biological‚ cognitive‚ and psychosocial development of an older adult based on a face-to-face interview. You will demonstrate your understanding of HBSE theories through critical analysis and clear articulation of supporting evidence including examples from the case and scholarly literature. Selection of Interviewee • The interviewee must be 70 years of age or older and
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The Role of Leadership in Social Work (1.0) According to the AASW code of ethics (2010)‚ social work competence involves six core values: committing to the values of service‚ a person’s dignity and worth‚ social justice‚ integrity‚ and the importance of human relationships. These values‚ by definition‚ do not only require leadership but also defines leadership thus makes social workers natural leaders (Fairholm‚ 2003). According to Cooke‚ Reid‚ and Edwards (1996)‚ leadership skills include: networking
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of Erlinda A. Cordero‚ Direct Practice in Social Work: An Overview‚ discuss the social work being a dynamic profession and how its practice should be ready in facing the paradigm shift. The author gave historical background on social work practice before 1970 and how these practices evolve due to varied problems and situations that arise from time to time. Also‚ she talks on how a state of the art practice should be administered in practicing social work where she emphasizes that for an advance direct
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Field of Social Work Practice in Child Welfare Definition of the Field The Encyclopedia Britannica defines child welfare as services and institutions concerned with the physical‚ social and psychological well-being of children‚ particularly children suffering from the effects of poverty or lacking normal parental care and supervision (Child Welfare‚ 2010). Working with children and families is the second largest area of practice for social workers‚ and it is most popular with those who have
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identify a case I have been involved in and have continuously had to assess whilst on placement. It will refer to a child who will be identified as A. A is a young carer and has only recently returned home after being removed from his mothers care due to her having a substance abuse problem and mental health concerns. I will link the legal framework that was relevant to this case study and describe actions taken. Additionally these actions will demonstrate the application of social work methods and
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“Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals‚ groups‚ or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal” (Kirst-Ashman). There are multiple fields of practice in social work; each addressing a certain population or specific need. My experience visiting four social agencies gave me a better insight on what it really means to work as a licensed social worker. To complete my field survey I interviewed
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Contemporary Social Work Practise Taking into consideration all the material received regarding the Benjamin family‚ I have chosen to make use of the think child‚ think parent and think family approach in analysing the material. This method identifies what changes are required to improve service planning‚ delivery and practice and this will assist to improve the wellbeing and life chances of families affected by parental health. This essay will examine all the material provided focusing particularly
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of a Social Worker Kimberly Whitfield HHS497: Health & Human Services Daniel Villa July 12‚ 2012 Table of Contents * Introduction to Social Workers * Careers * What a Social Worker Does * Education Requirements * Work Settings * Culturally competent work with
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The ‘International federation of Social Work’ defines Social work as ‘a profession that promotes change in society‚ solves problems in human relations and empowering and liberating people to improve their well being’. (BASW 2001). This composition aims to discuss some of the skill base of a social worker‚ a brief historical overview of social work and law and ethics that govern them. Social Work emerged from three sources namely ‘the poor law‚ aid organisations and the settlement movement. Aid
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The question ? Why Counseling is a great tool in Social Work Practice The Role and Applicability of Counselling in Social Work Practice Social work originated as a community help measure in the 19th century and has since then become an organised discipline that aims to support and empower those who suffer from social unfairness. Apart from helping the disadvantaged to live with dignity‚ social work aims at achieving social inclusion and has been found to be effective in correcting disparities
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