Discussion: Agency Reflection

You recently visited a social service organization to interview a social worker and to learn more about the services the organization provides.

For this Assignment, think about your experience gathering information on the social service agency. Consider the areas of strength you observed, as well as areas where you noticed opportunities for growth.

Post by Day 4 a description of the organization that you visited to conduct research for your Agency Paper. Explain the services it provides, the populations it serves, its sources of funding, and its organizational structure. Identify two areas where there may be additional opportunities for growth.

Visites the YMCA in Lawton,OK USA

Agency Visit Paper

Submit by Day 7, a 5- to 7-page written account of your agency visit findings that satisfies the guidelines detailed in Day 7 of Week 4.
To submit your Project, do the following:

o Save your Project as a ".doc" file with the filename "WK10Proj+last name+first initial.doc". For example, Sally Ride's filename would be "WK10ProjRideS.doc".

o To upload your Project, click on Projects on the course navigation menu, and then click the "Project Turnitin - Week 10" link.

Discussion: Planning for Practice

As you have begun to acquaint yourself with the world of social work, you may have noticed stories in the media and elsewhere that seem connected to the field and even your specific interests. Perhaps you have become aware of the large numbers of military veterans returning to the United States who may require social work support. You may have noticed other emerging groups whose experiences are defined by a particular set of needs. Perhaps you wonder how you would best serve individuals with very different life experiences from your own.

For this Discussion, consider potential challenges to social work practice. Select an example of an issue or circumstance that might pose a challenge to you.

Post by Day 4 a description of issues or situations that may impact you in the field of social work. What areas do you predict might be difficult for you?

Generalist Practice With Groups

Introduction

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has set guidelines for the standards and necessary qualifications for the social work profession. Consider the following standard.

NASW Standards:

Service Planning, Implementation, and Monitoring

The social work case manager shall collaborate with clients to plan, implement, monitor, and amend individualized services that promote clients' strengths, advance clients' well-being, and help clients achieve their goals. Case management service plans shall be based on meaningful assessments and shall have specific, attainable, measurable objectives. (NASW, 2013, pp. 4-5)

Social workers pledge to bring integrity and service to all of their clients; however, certain skills are required when it comes to work with groups. How might effective characteristics of generalist practice with individuals differ from those employed with groups? As you move into this week's activities, consider the skill sets social workers may be called upon to use with groups.

This week, you examine characteristics of effective group facilitation. You also explore methods for determining appropriate client services.

Reference: National Association of Social Workers. (2013). NASW standards for social work case management. Washington, DC: Author.
Objectives

Students will:

• Evaluate personal characteristics for effective group facilitation

• Apply contribution regarding the field of social work

• Evaluate methods for determining appropriate client services

Reuirered readings

Required

• Denato, M. (2010). The vital role of social workers in community partnerships: The alliance for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 27(5), 323-334.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

• Gavrielides, T. (2011). Human rights in health and social care. Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 4(1), 28-37.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.