DISS/DIASS

• In the advocate role, the social worker fights for the rights of those disempowered by society with the goal of empowering the client. The social workers speak on behalf of the client when other will not listen or when clients are unable to do so.
• In broker role. A social worker is responsible for identifying, locating, and linking clients to needed resources in a timely manner. Once client’s needs are assessed and potential services are identified, the social worker assist the client in choosing the most appropriate service option.
• In the mediator role, the social worker intervenes in disputes between parties to help them find comprise, reconcile differences, and reach mutually satisfying agreements. The mediator takes a neutral stance among the involved parties.
• in the enabler role. The social worker engages to help the clients cope with the current situation and eventually find strengths and resources within themselves to solve problems they encountered.
• counselor role. The social worker helps clients express their needs clarify problems, explore resolution strategies, and applies intervention strategies to develop and expand the capacities of clients to deal with their problems more effectively.
• In the educator role, social workers are involved in teaching people about resources and how to develop particular skills such as budgeting, the caring discipline of children, effective communication, the meaning of medical diagnosis and the prevention of violence.