Practitioners and Professionals in Social Work (DIASS)

• What are some areas of specialization in social work?

  Administration and Management

  Advocacy and Community Organization

  Aging Population

  Child Welfare

  Developmental Disabilities

  Health Care

  International Social Work

  Justice and Corrections

  Mental Health and Clinical Social Work

  Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Work

  Occupational and Employee Assistance Program Social Work

  Policy and Planning

  Politics

  Public Welfare

  Research

  School Social Work
• What are the roles of a social worker?

  • Broker: Assists and links people with services/resources
  • Case Manager: Identifies the needs and barriers of clients
  • Advocate: Protects clients' rights and ensures access to services
  • Educator: Develops insight to behaviors and provides education
  • Counselor: Helps clients express needs and explore resolution strategies
  • Mediator: Takes a neutral stance to find compromises
  • Researcher: Uses practice experience to inform future research
• What is the role of a broker in social work?

  A broker assists and links people with services and resources.
• What does a case manager do in social work?

  A case manager identifies the needs and barriers of clients.
• What is the primary responsibility of an advocate in social work?

  An advocate seeks to protect clients' rights and ensure access to services.
• How does an educator role function in social work?

  An educator develops insight into behaviors and provides education to help clients learn skills.
• What are the responsibilities of a counselor in social work?

  A counselor helps clients express needs, clarify problems, explore resolution strategies, and apply intervention strategies.
• What is the role of a mediator in social work?

  A mediator takes a neutral stance to find compromises and reconcile differences between divided parties.
• How does a researcher contribute to social work?

  A researcher uses practice experience to inform future research.
• What are the key competencies required in social work?

  • Empathy
  • Boundary Setting
  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Self-Awareness
  • Organization
  • Coordination
  • Persuasion
  • Cooperation
  • Relaxation and Decompression
• What does NASW stand for?

  National Association of Social Workers
• What is the purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics?

  The NASW Code of Ethics serves as a guide for social workers in their professional practice.
• How many specific principles are in the NASW Code of Ethics?

  There are 155 specific principles in the NASW Code of Ethics.
• What are the major categories of the NASW Code of Ethics?

  The NASW Code of Ethics is clustered under six major categories.
• What are the ethical responsibilities, duties, and obligations of social workers?

  • Duty to Maintain Confidentiality
  • Duty to Report
  • Duty to Inform
  • Duty to Respect Privacy
  • Duty to Warn and Protect
• What is the primary relationship in social work referred to as the service-recipient relationship?


  Client
• What does the term "diversity" refer to in the context of social work clients?

  Diversity refers to the various backgrounds of clients.
• What age groups do social work clients encompass?

  All ages
• What does the diversity of problems in social work clients imply?

  It implies that clients face a wide range of issues.
• What does the diversity of agencies refer to in social work?

  It refers to the various agencies that clients interact with.
• How can age, gender identity, and education level affect vulnerability in social work?


  These factors can influence the specific problems experienced by individuals.
• What must social workers be attuned to regarding vulnerable individuals?

  They must be aware of the specific problems experienced by these individuals.
• What type of social workers closely assess the dynamics at home for children?

  Child welfare or school social workers
• What is the balance that social workers must maintain when working with children?

  They must balance advocacy for the child's safety and support for the parents.
• What are some issues faced by incarcerated individuals?

  Increased rates of mental illness, depression, and learning disabilities.
• How does incarceration affect relationships with family and friends?

  It weakens those relationships.
• What types of support can social workers provide to incarcerated individuals?

  Marriage and family counseling, educational programs, and job training.
• What factors contribute to low socioeconomic status in social work clients?

  Education level, income level, and homelessness.
• What is a key approach for social workers when dealing with clients of low socioeconomic status?

  Social workers should coach their way out of the client’s life.
• What is a common issue faced by the elderly in social work?

  Elder abuse
• What forms can elder abuse take?

  Neglect, physical, verbal, sexual abuse, and financial exploitation.
• How is the term "minority" defined in social work?


  It refers to groups with few or no positions of power in society.
• What challenges do gender and sexual minorities face?

  Discrimination, violence, and cultural stigma.
• What defines gender minorities?

  Self-identity and expression that do not match the gender assigned at birth.
• What defines sexual minorities?

  Individuals whose sexual partners are of the same gender or a minority gender.
• What challenges do religious minorities face?

  They are often denied building permits and pressured to convert.
• How are people with disabilities viewed in the context of social work?

  They are seen as a minority or coalition of minorities disadvantaged by society.
• What is the definition of a community in social work?

  A combination of social units and systems that perform functions relevant to people's needs.
• What establishes a community?

  People with common interests, culture, or identity joining together.
• What are the four types of community needs?

  Normative need, comparative need, felt need, and expressed need.