The Profession Of Social Work

Author : Catherine N. Dulmus,Karen M. Sowers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781118176917

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The Profession of Social Work by Catherine N. Dulmus,Karen M. Sowers Pdf

An expert introduction to the foundations of the social work profession—from its historical roots to its evolution in an era of evidence-based practice The Profession of Social Work provides a broad overview of the history, scope, values, ethics, and organizational framework of the social work profession. Exploring professional ethics and human rights, evidence-based practice and practice-guided research, as well as emerging trends and issues, this important book presents topics of critical importance to anyone considering a career in social work. Each chapter in the text offers an array of pedagogical features, including Key Terms, Review Questions for Critical Thinking, and Online Resources. Ideal for introductory courses for both undergraduate and graduate students, The Profession of Social Work features coverage closely aligned with social work accreditation standards (EPAS) and includes chapters authored by established scholars on topics including: Social work history Social work education Professional credentialing and regulations Values and ethics The strengths perspective in social work practice Evidence-based practice and improving the scientific base for social work practice Contemporary issues in social work With a wealth of insider insights into and guidance on the profession of social work, this book is essential reading to prepare for a career in this field.

Author : Malcolm Payne
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781861347053

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What is Professional Social Work? by Malcolm Payne Pdf

What is Professional Social Work? is a now classic analysis of social work as a discourse between three aspects of practice: social order, therapeutic and transformational perspectives. It enables social workers to analyse and value the role of social work in present-day multiprofessional social care. This completely re-written second edition explores social work's struggle to meet its claim to achieve social progress through interpersonal practice. Important features of this new edition include: § practical ways of analysing personal professional identity § understanding how social workers embody their profession in their practice with other professionals § detailed analysis of current and historical documents defining social work and social care analysis of values, agencies and global social work. This new edition will stimulate social workers, students and policy-makers in social care to think again about the valuable role social work plays in society.

Author : Leroy Allen Halbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : Social service
ISBN : UCAL:$B266104

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What is Professional Social Work? by Leroy Allen Halbert Pdf

Author : Therese Jennissen,Colleen Lundy
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781554582808

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One Hundred Years of Social Work by Therese Jennissen,Colleen Lundy Pdf

One Hundred Years of Social Work is the first comprehensive history of social work as a profession in English Canada. Organized chronologically, it provides a critical and compelling look at the internal struggles and debates in the social work profession over the course of a century and investigates the responses of social workers to several important events. A central theme in the book is the long-standing struggle of the professional association (the Canadian Association of Social Workers) and individual social workers to reconcile advancement of professional status with the promotion social action. The book chronicles the early history of the secularization and professionalization of social work and examines social workers roles during both world wars, the Depression, and in the era of postwar reconstruction. It includes sections on civil defence, the Cold War, unionization, social work education, regulation of the profession, and other key developments up to the end of the twentieth century. Drawing on extensive archival research as well as personal interviews and secondary literature, the authors provide strong academic evidence of a profession that has endured many important changes and continues to advocate for a just society and a responsive social welfare state. One Hundred Years of Social Work will be of interest to social workers, social work students and educators, social historians, professional associations and anyone interested in understanding the complex nature of people and institutions.

Author : Jonathan Parker,Mark Doel
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446296318

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Professional Social Work by Jonathan Parker,Mark Doel Pdf

If social work students are to flourish in their careers, and go beyond a basic sense of ‘competence’ in practice, it is essential to develop a sense of Professional Self. This book will help students develop critical understanding of their own social work practice, and the tools and skills required to become a professional social worker. It includes: Chapters on practising Reflexivity and the importance of Relationships in social work Contributions from leading social work academics A focus on building a professional identity through learning and practice The emphasis is on developing your professionalism, and how that journey translates into everyday practice. To help this growth there are further chapters on getting the best from continuing professional development, challenging poor practice and professionalism and ethics. Professor Jonathan Parker is Deputy Dean for Research and Enterprise and Director of the Centre for Social Work and Social Policy at Bournemouth University. He is currently conducting cross cultural research on learning and practice with colleagues in Southeast Asia. Professor Mark Doel is Professort Emeritus in the Centre for Health and Social Care Research at Sheffiled Hallam University, and a registered social worker. Mark's research experience is in the fields of practice education, social work practice methods, and service user involvement.

Author : Elizabeth A. Segal,Karen E. Gerdes,Sue Steiner
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-23
Category : Social service
ISBN : 1133355110

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An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work by Elizabeth A. Segal,Karen E. Gerdes,Sue Steiner Pdf

Segal, Gerdes, and Steiner's AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK, 4E, International Edition introduces you to the social work profession and describes the role of social worker in the social welfare system. Through case studies, personal stories, and exercises, this social work text helps you apply the concepts and truly understand what it means to be a social worker. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the fourth edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Author : Daniel Weisman
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780826109262

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Professional Writing for Social Work Practice by Daniel Weisman Pdf

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Author : Michael E. Sherr,Johnny M. Jones
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780190923051

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Introduction to Competence-Based Social Work by Michael E. Sherr,Johnny M. Jones Pdf

Social work is rooted in the values of service, social justice, and strong interpersonal relationships, but as the profession evolves, so must the approach to education. Michael E. Sherr and Johnny M. Jones have created an introductory textbook written for the future of social work. The second edition integrates the knowledge of practice, policy, research, HBSE, and field work with the skills and practice behaviors necessary for students to become fully competent social workers by the time they graduate. Students are introduced to social work through a "Why We Do, What We Do" model that emphasizes how and why social workers commit to their careers. 41 case vignettes, 16 of which are new, engage students and present a clear picture of the profession to help them become invested in enhancing and restoring the well-being of individuals, groups, and communities. Visit www.oup-arc.com for student and instructor resources.

Author : Jessica A. Ritter, BSW, MSSW, PhD,Mary Kiernan-Stern, MSW, LCSW
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826154040

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101 Careers in Social Work by Jessica A. Ritter, BSW, MSSW, PhD,Mary Kiernan-Stern, MSW, LCSW Pdf

"This is a vital and necessary guide to the social work professionÖ.This book clarifies the social work mission, goals, and objectives, and strengthens and promotes them as well." --Carmen Ortiz Hendricks, MSW, DSW, ACSW, LCSW Associate Dean, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University "The authors do an excellent job of illustrating the uniqueness, diversity, and richness of the profession. I strongly recommend this book for use in social work orientation, advising and education." --Saundra Starks, EdD, LCSW Western Kentucky University 101 Careers in Social Work serves as both a catalog of social work job descriptions as well as a guide to career planning. The authors highlight the interdisciplinary nature of social work, and include unconventional, cutting-edge career options such as forensic social work, entrepreneurship, working in political systems, international careers, community planning, and more. Written in a user-friendly style, each chapter focuses on a specific social work career, and outlines the challenges, core competencies and skills, and educational requirements needed to succeed. This book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help readers choose a career tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions. Key Features: A catalog of 101 social work careers, including careers in emerging fields Helpful career development tools, including self-assessment checklists, interviews with practicing social workers, and questionnaires Guidance on educational requirements, licensure, and continuing education An entire chapter dedicated to job-hunting tips and career planning advice

Author : Stephen A. Webb
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315306940

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Professional Identity and Social Work by Stephen A. Webb Pdf

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Notes on contributors -- 1 Matters of professional identity and social work -- Part I Key concepts and perspectives -- 2 Perspectives on professional identity: the changing world of the social worker -- 3 What is professional identity and how do social workers acquire it? -- 4 Materiality, performance and the making of professional identity -- 5 Constructing the social, constructing social work -- Part II Location, context and workplace culture -- 6 Vocation and professional identity: social workers at home and abroad -- 7 Risk work in the formation of the 'professional' in child protection social work -- 8 Identity formation, scientific rationality and embodied knowledge in child welfare -- 9 Field, capital and professional identity: social work in health care -- 10 Inter-professional collaboration: strengthening or weakening social work identity? -- 11 Commitment in the making of professional identity -- 12 Professional identity in the care and upbringing of children: towards a praxis of residential childcare -- Part III Professional education, socialisation and readiness for practice -- 13 Shaping identity? The professional socialisation of social work students -- 14 Credible performances: affect and professional identity -- 15 Making professional identity: narrative work and fateful moments -- 16 Professional identity as a matter of concern -- Index

Author : Bala Nikku
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781838804749

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Global Social Work by Bala Nikku Pdf

This edited book, Global Social Work - Cutting Edge Issues and Critical Reflections, presents global social work expertise, practical tools, and an iterative and reflective process for developing a global social work pedagogy that advances deep disciplinary learning. The authors offer the specifics of a justice based, decolonizing global social work education and practice. This book will be an asset to faculty communities interested in specializing in global social work. The book offers hope that the faculty, students, and practitioners of social work develop an intercultural, international, cross-border critical approach that further prepares them to meet the global standards of social work education and research and at the same time skillfully act, advocate, and transform global communities and their role in a globalized world.

Author : Abraham Flexner
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9353950147

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Is Social Work a Profession? by Abraham Flexner Pdf

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Author : Kalyani Mehta,Ann Wee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015064698536

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Social Work in Context by Kalyani Mehta,Ann Wee Pdf

This book locates social work in the Asian context and discusses the applications of theories, principles and values according to the socio-economic and cultural context of Southeast Asia. As social work as a profession is very closely related to the context in which it operates, this book will prove very useful for undergraduates as well as students who are studying diplomas in social work.

Author : Dr. Jessica A. Ritter, BSW, MSSW, PhD,Jessica A. Ritter,Dr. Halaevalu F.O. Vakalahi, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780826129055

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101 Careers in Social Work, Second Edition by Dr. Jessica A. Ritter, BSW, MSSW, PhD,Jessica A. Ritter,Dr. Halaevalu F.O. Vakalahi, PhD Pdf

This popular career guide has been completely revised and updated to reflect current accreditation standards, core competencies, and licensing requirements. It also highlights new opportunities for social workers that have been created as a result of health care reform and the passing of the Affordable Care Act.

Author : Carolyn Noble,, Helle Strauss,Brian Littlechild
Publisher : Sydney University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781743324042

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Global social work by Carolyn Noble,, Helle Strauss,Brian Littlechild Pdf

Global social work: crossing borders, blurring boundaries is a collection of ideas, debates and reflections on key issues concerning social work as a global profession, such as its theory, its curricula, its practice, its professional identity; its concern with human rights and social activism, and its future directions. Apart from emphasising the complexities of working and talking about social work across borders and cultures, the volume focuses on the curricula of social work programs from as many regions as possible to showcase what is being taught in various cultural, sociopolitical and regional contexts. Exploring the similarities and differences in social work education across many countries of the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific, the book provides a reference point for moving the current social work discourse towards understanding the local and global context in its broader significance.