direction or target group area that I would like to pursue‚ detail general information about generalist within the social field and give a glimpse of how social workers perform these task‚ while following a compiled National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics. As with many classes‚ it is always beneficial to learn
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Hugo’s social worker‚ who is working within a system that has Rawlsian infused policies; yet‚ is mandated by the National Social Work Code of Ethics to promote social justice in a manner that respects the unique strengths and dignity of the individual (NASW‚ 2008). The social worker working from a human rights-based perspective; where according to Ife (2008) “there is a obligation on every member of society to respect and support people’s rights”‚ will address Hugo’s unmet needs that stem from this 5-year
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Teenage pregnancy is affecting the graduation rate in high schools. All over the nation the dropout rate of students is increasing‚ of which teen pregnancy is often a factor. “Approximately 1‚000 high school students will drop out with each hour that passes in a school day in America. This means that 30 percent of the class of 2007‚ or 1.2 million students‚ were estimated to have dropped out last year” (National Women’s Law Center‚ 2007). Many factors combine to affect a pregnant or parenting teen’s
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. In the 1960s‚ concurrent with the growing attention on mental health‚ the promotion of community mental health centers became a major federal initiative after the U.S. passed the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act in 1963. The construction of mental health centers in local communities exploded. Their bold agenda in transitioning patients out of state psychiatric hospitals and into communities was aimed to promote more humane treatment and foster social
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While there have been numerous reforms made to the child welfare system in Tennessee in regards to providing care for the children‚ one area that desperately needs to be defined is the provision of care while these vulnerable children are in the custody of the Department of Children’s Services. Currently there is no policy that addresses the responsibility for making sure that these children are provided healthy and timely meals while being held in the local office or while during transport from
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What is the title and job description for the social worker? Melissa Anderson is a behavioral health manager for Fairfax/Fallschurch Community Services Board Cornerstone Residential Co-occurring Treatment Program. This entails managing and directing a 16-bed treatment program for both men and women with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders. She also manages a 7-bed re-entry apartment program. She does program management supervision‚ hiring supervision‚ training‚ program
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This paper will explore two different theories and explanation of factors that influence behavior according to theory as it relates to anxiety disorder. According‚ to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America “Anxiety disorders‚ are the most common psychiatric illnesses affecting children and adults. An estimated 40 million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders. Only about one-third of those suffering from an anxiety disorder receive treatment‚ even though the disorders are highly
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program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Clinical Social Workers must have a minimum of two years or 3‚000 hours of post master’s degree experience in a supervised clinical setting‚ and a clinical license in the state of practice (NASW‚ 2005). Diagnostic errors rarely become causes of action for malpractice‚ and diagnostic errors represent a small percentage of malpractice claims and awards. Incorrect treatments rarely become causes of action as well‚ but they represent the largest
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primary mission of the social work profession is to “enhance human wellbeing and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed‚ and living in poverty” (NASW‚ 2008‚ p.1). This profession is committed to the pursuit of social justice to enhance the quality of life‚ and the development of individuals‚ groups‚ families‚ and communities to its full potential. A social worker is trained and qualified to assess
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In this movie‚ John Q. Archibald and his wife Denise recently attended their son Michaels baseball game. During the run to second base he collapsed and was rushed to the hospital‚ later on finding out Michael has an enlarged heart and will need a transplant soon otherwise‚ they should make the next couple days‚ weeks‚ or even months memorable before his passing. John and Denise were on the verge of poverty and couldn’t manage to afford $250‚000 for the surgery. Johns job for years knocked him down
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