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The roles of social workers - Coggle Diagram
The roles of social workers
Advocate
champions the rights of others
speaks on behalf of clients when others will not listen or when clients are unable to do so.
Community change agent
seeking to improve or restructure some aspect of community service provision.
identify the problem, solicit community input, and plan for change.
coordinated manner to achieve planned change
coordinated manner to achieve planned change
multiple levels that helps to shift the focus of institutional resources to meet identified goals.
Counselor
improving social functioning.
articulate their needs
clarify their problems
explore resolution strategies
applies intervention strategies
develop and expand the capacities
Broker
identifying, locating, and linking
assists the client in choosing the most appropriate service option and assists in negotiating the terms of service delivery.
concerned with the quality, quantity, and accessibility of services.
Mediator
dispute resolution
intervenes in disputes between parties
find compromises, reconcile differences, and reach mutually satisfying agreements
neutral stance
Researcher
evaluates practice interventions and with others evaluates program outcomes.
critically analyze
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uses this information to inform practice
extends
disseminates knowledge
seeks to enhance the effectiveness of social work practice
Educator
involved in teaching people about resources
how to develop particular skills…
budgeting
the caring discipline of children
effective communication
the meaning of a medical diagnosis
the prevention of violence.
Case manager
locating services
assisting their clients to access those services
Facilitator
community development
self advocacy
political organization
olicy change
Organizer
economic development
union organization
research, policy specialists
Manager
suited to work as managers
supervisors in almost any setting