Social Work Practice I: Social Casework and Family Intervention (SWK401)

Social Work Practice I: Social Casework & Family Intervention is the systematic application of knowledge and skills for purposeful therapeutic change. The person-in-environment theories including systems theories and problem-solving model emphasize individual and family in interaction with the social environment. Using the conceptual framework of developmental needs for the choice of models for assessment and intervention in a variety of practice settings, the course incorporates the social work process of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation, intervention, evaluation, and termination. The strengths-based, planned change perspectives also emphasized the development a professional relationship with clients and the client network.

• What is social work
• Roles of social workers and ethics
• Systems and ecological model
• Psychodynamic Theory
• Strengths perspective
• Intake and assessment
• Case plan and intervention
• Evaluation and termination
• Phases of the helping relationship
• Interviewing techniques
• Use of self in social work
• Risk and crisis management

• Apply major theoretical practice theories for working with individuals and families.
• Evaluate individuals and families holistically, based on a synthesis of knowledge of biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual influences
• Discuss commonly encountered ethical issues and principles in work with diverse individuals and families and learn factors to consider in resolving ethical dilemmas
• Appraise the helping process in the generalist planned change model based on the strengths perspective: engagement, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, termination.
• Compare major social work roles such as therapist, counselor, educator, broker, case manager, advocate, facilitator, and mediator
• Formulate an intervention plan