Generalist Intervention Model
Generalist
Intervention
Model ( GIM)
The Generalist Intervention Model
Is
a practice model providing step-by-step direction concerning how to undertake the planned change process, which generally directed at addressing problems (Ashman, 1999)
Three major features of GIM:
◘ It assumes that workers acquire an 1.eclectic knowledge base, 2. a wide range of skills to target any size system, and 3. a professional value base.
◘ Its core seven-step process emphasizes on the assessment of client’s strengths
◘ Generalist approach – virtually any problem may be analyzed and addressed from multiple levels of intervention
Foundation of Generalist Practice
Knowledge
Fields of
Practice
Skills
Common
Generalist
Values
Professional
Ethics
System Theory
Micro
Identification of
Personal
Values
Ecological
Perspectives
Mezzo
Curriculum
Content Areas
Macro
The Problem Solving Process
(or Social Work Helping Process)
Problem Identification
Termination
Evaluation
Intervention/implementation
Data-collection
Assessment
Planning/goal-setting
Engagement
Assessment
Planning
Implementation
The 7-step planned change process Evaluation
Termination
Follow-up
Reassessment
Discontinue contact
Step 1: Engagement
Establishing
rapport or harmonious relationship with client and target systems in order to communicate and get things done.
Out-all demeanor, including our ability to convey warmth, empathy and genuineness may enhance engagement.
Step 2: Assessment
Is
the “differential” individualized and accurate identification and evaluation of problems, people in situations and of their interrelations, to serve as a sound basis for the helping intervention (Siporin, 1974).
“knowing, understanding, evaluating, individualizing, or figuring out (Meyer, 1995) .
- Is the investigation and determination of variables affecting an identified problem or issue as viewed from micro, mezzo and macro perspectives.
Assessment
Sub-steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Identify your client
Intervention
Model ( GIM)
The Generalist Intervention Model
Is
a practice model providing step-by-step direction concerning how to undertake the planned change process, which generally directed at addressing problems (Ashman, 1999)
Three major features of GIM:
◘ It assumes that workers acquire an 1.eclectic knowledge base, 2. a wide range of skills to target any size system, and 3. a professional value base.
◘ Its core seven-step process emphasizes on the assessment of client’s strengths
◘ Generalist approach – virtually any problem may be analyzed and addressed from multiple levels of intervention
Foundation of Generalist Practice
Knowledge
Fields of
Practice
Skills
Common
Generalist
Values
Professional
Ethics
System Theory
Micro
Identification of
Personal
Values
Ecological
Perspectives
Mezzo
Curriculum
Content Areas
Macro
The Problem Solving Process
(or Social Work Helping Process)
Problem Identification
Termination
Evaluation
Intervention/implementation
Data-collection
Assessment
Planning/goal-setting
Engagement
Assessment
Planning
Implementation
The 7-step planned change process Evaluation
Termination
Follow-up
Reassessment
Discontinue contact
Step 1: Engagement
Establishing
rapport or harmonious relationship with client and target systems in order to communicate and get things done.
Out-all demeanor, including our ability to convey warmth, empathy and genuineness may enhance engagement.
Step 2: Assessment
Is
the “differential” individualized and accurate identification and evaluation of problems, people in situations and of their interrelations, to serve as a sound basis for the helping intervention (Siporin, 1974).
“knowing, understanding, evaluating, individualizing, or figuring out (Meyer, 1995) .
- Is the investigation and determination of variables affecting an identified problem or issue as viewed from micro, mezzo and macro perspectives.
Assessment
Sub-steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Identify your client