Category: Social Work

Various types of organizations sometimes contact relational/systemic practitione

Various types of organizations sometimes contact relational/systemic practitioners to help facilitate a change within an organization. For this assignment, you will develop the outline of a toolkit for facilitating systemic change in an organization. In this course, you just need bullet points or an outline of what you anticipate including in your toolkit. Then, you will take this outline and continue refining the toolkit in the next two portfolio courses and apply it to case studies.
The contents of the toolkit should address the following seven elements:
1. Establishing a contract for the service you will provide.
2. Identifying and joining with key gatekeepers and stakeholders.
3. Assessment tools, processes, and procedures.
4. Specific strategies for assessing organizational culture, including the status of efforts towards social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Obtaining buy-in for the implementation plan from gatekeepers, stakeholders, and the rank-and-file members of the organization.
6. The typical structure of your change implementation plans.
7. Evaluation procedures for gauging the impact and outcomes of the change, including managing unintended consequences.
NOTE: toolkit should mention (a) at least one relational/systemic therapy model which will be on solution focused model, (b) first and second order change, and (c) a change management model, which will be ADKAR.

focus on a specific aspect of the social issue you identified and looks a social

focus on a specific aspect of the social issue you identified and looks a social justice policy issue with significant history, landmark legislation, continued social injustices, advocacy efforts, & success stories.
Include: (1) Definition of issue or problem, (2) scope & magnitude, (3) individuals affected, (4) history & background, (5) resources & barriers, and (6) impacts [economic, social, political].

Discussion Board Reflection: Now, let’s delve into the reflection from micro, me

Discussion Board Reflection: Now, let’s delve into the reflection from micro, mezzo, and macro perspectives, guided by the following questions:
Micro Perspective: Considering how you felt completing the box:
– Were you anxious?
– Nervous to share?
– What were your initial feelings about preparing the box?
– What were your feelings after sharing your box?
Mezzo Perspective: Considering something you shared or heard that aligns with 1 or 2 of your colleagues:
– Where are you in your family structure (only child, middle child)?
– Did others share the same zodiac sign or show similarities in personality types?
Macro Perspective: Considering themes shared by several people:
– Did you hear or share about trauma or the effects of traumatic experiences?
Discussion Guidelines:
– Take time to reflect on your experiences.
– Share your thoughts using complete sentences.
– Engage with each other thoughtfully and respectfully.
– Respond to at least two classmates’ posts
On the outside of my box consisted of pictures of professional basketball players overcoming adversity to show examples of determination and perseverance. It also included images symbolic to hard work and innovation and pictures of people being social workers and giving back to the helping professional.
On the inside of my box it included some of the words sensitive to my child hood trauma such as “problem child” growing with a father incarcerated and a abusive mother didn’t stop me from trying to be successful in life although I grew up in a toxic neighborhood
when done briefly respond to two discussion posts

This discussion centers on applying your understanding of the content in the cha

This discussion centers on applying your understanding of the content in the chapter on Providing Culturally Competent Career Development Interventions to a Career Development theory of your choosing. Please use the following prompt to draft your discussion thread:
Now that you have read about career development theories, select a theory and consider how it may need to be expanded or revised to provide more inclusive descriptions of the career development experiences of a diverse spectrum of people.
I will send you the information for the chapter when this question is accepted by someone. Thank you so much in advance!

PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS DISCUSSION BOARD POST:
The chaos theory of careers posits

PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS DISCUSSION BOARD POST:
The chaos theory of careers posits that due to the complexity of factors influencing career development in the 21st century, traditional approaches to career counseling should be avoided (Niles & Harris-Bowlsbey, 2022). The chaos theory also suggests that career counselors are able to help clients with career choices by examining their clients’ patterns of behavior over time. However, the theory does not investigate or evaluate the reasons as to why clients may have formed specific patterns of behavior.
One strength of the chaos theory of career development is that it aptly addresses the 21st century career landscape (Niles & Harris-Bowlsbey, 2022). It also uses the convergent perspective to highlight objectivity in a client’s stable traits and characteristics. During this process, known as the psychology of possession, a counselor espousing the chaos theory uses a career assessment to assist the client in identifying traits such as aptitude and interests.
While the chaos theory of careers has many theoretical strengths, it has weaknesses as well. One such weakness is the theory’s failure to appropriately address and thoughtfully consider the client’s worldview. In order to display competency as a multicultural and social justice counselor, counselors must acquire culturally responsive application skills so that they can apply knowledge of multicultural and social justice theories while working with marginalized and privileged clients (Hays & Erford, 2018). By doing so, counselors are able to assist clients in identifying “assumptions, attitudes, values, belief, biases, social identities, social group statuses, and experiences with power, privilege, and oppression” that may have shaped the client’s worldview (p. 595).
A client’s worldview heavily contributes to a client’s belief system, which subsequently produces established patterns of behavior (Hays & Erford, 2018). Therefore, the chaos theory should be expanded and revised so that it properly examines a client’s worldview, in an effort to become more inclusive of the development experiences of a diverse spectrum of people.
Jesus gives us a great example of the importance that should be placed on considering another’s worldview during His encounter with a Samaritan woman (New International Version Bible, 1995, John 4:1-26). Jesus sought to first understand the Samaritan woman’s worldview before sharing any prescriptive course of action. As evidenced throughout John 4, the Samaritan woman’s words reveal her wounds, a direct result of social identity, power, privilege and oppression that she had experienced throughout her life (John 4:9). As God incarnate, Christ inherently possessed supernatural understanding of others’ worldviews. Seeking to understand how clients’ worldviews may have contributed to their wounding, and subsequent behavior patterns, is requisite to culturally responsive counseling, yet is missing from the chaos theory.
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References
Hays, D. & Erford, B. (2023). Developing multicultural counseling competencies: A systems approach (4th ed.). Pearson.
New International Version Bible. (1991). New International Version Bible Online https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Internat… (Original work published 1978).
Niles, S. & Harris-Bowlsbey, J. (2022). Career development interventions (6th ed.). Pearson.

Select an empirical research study from a professional journal.
It should be pe

Select an empirical research study from a professional journal.
It should be peer-reviewed.
You will review and analyze the study, based on the scientific method.
Prepare a thorough critique of the article.
Include a discussion of how the Saint Leo University core value of integrity is demonstrated in the research. Integrity – The commitment of Saint Leo University to excellence demands that its members live its mission and deliver on its promise. The faculty, staff, and students pledge to be honest, just, and consistent in word and deed.

Develop a research proposal for a quantitative study that is relevant for social

Develop a research proposal for a quantitative study that is relevant for social work
investigation. Your entire proposal consists of two parts.
Part I (problem formulation paper) serves as the framework for devising Part II (research strategy and implications paper).

This assignment is meant to guide you through a process that may prove useful as

This assignment is meant to guide you through a process that may prove useful as you continue in the social work profession. This assignment also builds on what you have done in the previous assignment, providing you an opportunity to dive deeper into the complexity and implications of inclusive programs and policies.
The second of four course papers, this assignment will ask you to prepare a gap analysis that starts with describing the current situation that was identified in the previous assignment discussing a local, state, or federal policy that is negatively impacting an oppressed population. You will include a description of the affected population and the ways in which they are being hurt. You will then describe the change opportunity and the desired state after improvement, explaining why the improvement is needed and what the desired outcome will look like. Remember to support all main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:
EPAS Competency 5: Engage in policy practice.​
C5.GP.A: Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services.
Related Assignment Criteria:
Describe an existing change opportunity for the selected public program or policy and the desired state after improvement.
Describe the specific outcomes or goals for the proposed change to the public program or policy.
C5.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
Related Assignment Criterion:
Analyze the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination that exist within the selected public program or policy.
Instructions
For this assignment, in a 3–4 page paper:
Describe an existing change opportunity for the selected public program or policy and the desired state after improvement.
Explain why improvement is needed and meaningful in this area.
Analyze the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination that exist within the selected public program or policy.
Explain specific discriminatory issues in the selected public program or policy.
Describe the specific outcomes or goals for the proposed change to the public program or policy.
Discuss potential challenges or obstacles to these goals.
Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant, credible, and convincing evidence.
Synthesize evidence to demonstrate its importance to your discussion or argument.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.
Demonstrate correct stylistic conventions, document structure, and source attributions.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment is expected to meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Sources: A minimum four sources.
Length of paper: 3–4 double-spaced pages (not including reference list).
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Due date: Assignment must be submitted to your instructor in the courseroom no later than 11:59 p.m. CST Sunday of this week.
View the Gap Analysis rubric to ensure you fulfill all grading criteria.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. (C5.GP.B)
Analyze the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination that exist within the selected public program or policy. (C5.GP.B)
Competency 3: Use social justice, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive lenses to assess how social welfare policies affect the delivery of and access to social services. (C5.GP.A)
Describe an existing change opportunity for the selected public program or policy and the desired state after improvement. (C5.GP.A)
Describe the specific outcomes or goals for the proposed change to the public program or policy. (C5.GP.A)
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.
Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
Apply APA style and formatting to scholarly writing.

Client 37 years old female who initally came in with being overwhelmed and anxie

Client 37 years old female who initally came in with being overwhelmed and anxiety who’s diagnosed with depression unspecified. She’s been receiving therapy for over a year and is doing better. She doesn’t want to discuss termination and when brought up she than have another situation
Answer
1. What assessment skills would you utilize?
2. What assessment tools or measure would you applicable to this client and why?
3. How will power, privilege, oppression or intersectionality impact interviewing this client?
4. What significant issues would you address?
5. What social work knowledge would be utilized to address this issue?
6. What could you learn professionally or personally by this interview?

At the start of this course, you identified a topic for your research project pr

At the start of this course, you identified a topic for your research project proposal. In Weeks 5 and 6, you created a needs assessment for a population related to your study. Now it’s time to complete the next step: a program evaluation.
Because you will not actually complete your study, you will be unable to design and evaluate a program to meet the needs of your target population. However, you will use your completed needs assessment to simulate the program evaluation process, using the steps below.