Social Work 202 - The Foundations of Social Work

Name: Social Work 202 - The Foundations of Social Work
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The Core Principles of Social Work Practice - A Comprehensive Understanding

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Created byErnesto Bejarano

Last updated 8/2020

English

What you'll learn

Students will learn about the foundational concepts at the core of the Social Work Profession
What the career options are for those interested in Social Work
How to approach the role of Social Worker while working with a diverse client base
How to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients
The vital importance of confidentiality in Social Work
To intervene or to not intervene?

Course content

6 sections • 28 lectures • 2h 33m total length

Who Are Social Workers?5:32
Explore the foundations of social work, the debates over licensure and identity, and the person-in-environment approach that links individuals to families, communities, and dignity.
Child and Family Social Workers - School Social Workers - Adult Social Workers5:32
Medical Social Workers - Psychiatric Social Workers - Community Social Workers4:54
Identify resources, plan discharge, and support advanced directives through medical social workers; provide mental health services with psychiatric social workers; organize for social justice through community social workers.
And All Of The Other Areas Where Social Workers Work3:52
Explore the broad areas where social workers contribute, including politics and human resources, criminal justice, nonprofits, education, research, administration, consulting, and fields like child welfare and medical care.

Federal And State Government5:20
Explore how federal and state governments shape social work organizations through legislation, oversight, funding, and outcomes, and how technical support and sanctions influence local agencies.
Board Of Directors - Executive Management5:18
Managers - Supervisors7:18
Senior Social Workers - Line Staff - Entry Level Social Workers7:41
Final Discussion On Social Work Organizations2:33

What Is Bias and What Does It Have To Do With Social Work?6:46
What Is Your Bias? Why Do We Pursue A Career In Social Work?5:55
Example 1 - Ethical or Moral Belief System4:32
Example 2 - Cultural Background6:43
Example 3 - Context In Which One Was Raised - Example 44:20
Be Self Aware5:56
Explore practical strategies to boost self-awareness in social work practice through psychometric assessments, feedback, reflection, bias awareness, and broadening perspectives, meditation, and therapy to enhance service with individuals and families.

Introduction - Rules of Conduct6:26
Personal Contact Information - Social Media6:37
Confidentiality - Physical Boundaries5:23
Sharing Personal Life - School of Thought #1 -vs- School of Thought #26:36
Romantic/Sexual Relationships - Financial Relationships - Cultural Consideration6:30
Maintain strict professional boundaries by never pursuing romantic or financial relations with clients or their networks, and engage in ongoing dialogue with supervisors, considering cultural context.
Work Life Balance4:40

Why Do We Need It?3:54
Limits to Confidentiality4:30
Examine limits to confidentiality in social work, including law-mandated disclosures, safeguarding health and welfare of child or adult, sharing information with other professionals, and subpoenas.
Being Cautious - Some Common Examples7:23
Protect client confidentiality by accurate, objective documentation and sharing information only with proper consent. Follow the code of ethics section 1.07 privacy and confidentiality.
Confidentiality Video Clip - BAD EXAMPLE2:37

Requirements

A curiosity about Social Work or a basic understanding of social work
Suggested: Completion of Social Worker 101 - Basic Training for Helping Professionals

Description

Learn the crucial information you will need to successfully start your social work career. This course provides foundational descriptions of the historical, theoretical, and philosophical underpinnings of the Social Work profession. It also includes real life examples as well as some participatory elements. Anyone who is wondering if Social Work is for them should consider completing this course before enrolling in the higher educational levels required for most professional Social Work positions. Individuals who have already started their Social Work career will find value in the real life examples and practical applications of theoretical concepts.

Who this course is for:

Individuals considering entering the field of Social Work
Those who have recently started their Social Work careers

Social Work 202 - The Foundations of Social Work

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Types of Social Work4 lectures • 20min

Roles In A Social Work Organization5 lectures • 28min

Social Workers And Bias6 lectures • 34min

Boundaries6 lectures • 36min

Confidentiality4 lectures • 18min

Minimum Sufficient Level Of Care3 lectures • 16min

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