SOCIAL WORK 215 - EXAM 1

EXAM 1

By Felicia McCaw
Saginaw Valley State University
Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work Social Work 215


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1. Discuss the difference between a Residual vs. an Institutional View of Social Welfare.

The Residual View of Social Welfare is a very conservative approach that reflects that society (people in society) or a person should be helped on a temporary basis. Further, they are viewed as a beggar (an unwarranted stigma) or lazy and perceived as someone who will never work and will come back over and over for help. Also, that they have not tried hard enough to succeed and are the cause of their own failures. Whereas the Institutionalized View of Social Welfare is a more empathetic approach that understands the reality of life that some people in society never experience the problems of others or the sorrows attached. Furthermore, because of the fluctuations in the economy some have lost their jobs which are their mainstay for the breadwinner and his family to live a decent life. Also, sickness, illness and death are some sad occasions that devastate a family and cause the normal nuclear family to grow and become an expanded nuclear family to survive. Because of this the Institutional View of Social Welfare is further evolving, expanding and developing services to counter these problems and address the situation where people need help to live and cope in today’s society.

2. Discuss two different roles a social worker might assume in their practice.

A. Enabler Role

One of the roles that I feel that a social worker may assume in their practice is as an Enabler. This role is probably one of the most important facets and that is getting the client (s) to let down their guard and articulate their needs, clarify and identify problems, explore resolution strategies or goals to resolve problems, select and apply a strategy to help clients get on the right road to a more healthy, beneficial and successful life.

B. Advocate Role

Another role that a social worker will assume is as an Advocate. As an Advocate this is a role when a social worker represents a client or citizens’ group to provide help and support either morally or personally and legally for fighting for the client’s rights and needs as a person. Further, lobbying for change for the bettering of a client or group is the right that all are guaranteed to empower a client, group or to help all populace.

3. Describe the Strengths Perspective.

The Strengths Perspective is a tool in the assessment of a client (s) in the determination process of assessing abilities and emphasizing on strengths and weaknesses, moral values and life values, resources available or capable of being obtained, lifelong accomplishment and goals for obtaining future accomplishment and the client (s) aspirations for the future and present.

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4. Discuss two different kinds of groups that a social worker might lead.

A. Educational Group

One of the groups that a social worker may lead is an Educational Group and the purpose of this group is to ensure that the members acquire knowledge and learn more complex skills to succeed in this economy and evolving technology field. By relaying information the leader is able to help ensure clients receive considerable training and expertise to become more competitive in the work field. The goal for the social worker is urged to motivate the client to be more assertive, learn to cope and manage stress and whatever else that is needed to help client.

B. Self-Help Groups

The next group a social worker might lead that I feel is of utmost importance is a Self-Help Group. These self-help groups are necessary to help inbreed the need for independence and therefore install pride, dignity and feeling of accomplishment that they can learn on their own and put them on the right path and be able to focus on what they need to get done and find ways to get there. Further, helping each other furthers the learning process and helps each other evolve.

5. Describe the difference between Social Insurance Programs and Public Assistance Programs and give one example of each.

The difference between the Social Insurance Program was devised to assist individuals and their families when a worker retires, is disabled, become disabled, or dies with monthly payments to the surviving family members. Whereas public assistance programs were formulated to assist those unable to find employment to support themselves and family, people who are not able to work with children with monthly allotments and food stamps and the relaying of food stamps to destitute people.