1. Macro
1.1. Systems Theory
1.1.1. Boundary Maintenance
1.2. Major Areas of Intervention
1.2.1. Communities
1.2.2. Organizations
1.2.3. Policy
1.3. Macro Practice Conceptual Framework
1.3.1. Political and Policy Context (Three focal points interconnect. Macro-level change involves aspects from all three focal points.)
1.3.1.1. Problem
1.3.1.2. Population
1.3.1.3. Arena
2. Micro
2.1. Major Areas of Intervention
2.1.1. Individuals
2.1.2. Domestic Units
2.1.3. Small Groups
3. NASW Code of Ethics
3.1. Core Values
3.1.1. Service
3.1.1.1. Social Workers address social problems in order to help people who are in need.
3.1.2. Social Justice
3.1.2.1. Social Workers strive to attain social justice; the fair distribution of resources and benefits in society.
3.1.3. Competence
3.1.3.1. Social Workers are informed, and use evidence-based practices.
3.1.4. Dignity & Worth of the Person
3.1.4.1. Social Workers respect the their client's autonomy and self-determination.
3.1.5. Integrity
3.1.5.1. Social Workers practice in a trustworthy manner.
3.1.6. Importance of Human Relationships
3.1.6.1. Social Workers nurture relationships with their clients.
3.2. Example of an ethical dilemma:
3.2.1. A Social Worker would be faced with an ethical dilemma regarding Dignity & Worth of the Person if they were serving a client who continued to make destructive parenting decisions. The Social Worker must respect the self-determination of the client, but would also be concerned with the well-being of the client's children.
4. Gustafson's Characteristics of a Profession
4.1. Mechanisms of control: Professions are governed by social controls.
4.1.1. Example: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and various state licensing procedures.
4.2. People-oriented purpose: Professions exist to serve a need for people.
4.2.1. Example: NASW value of Service. Social Workers practice in order to assist people who are in need.
4.3. Extensive knowledge base: Professions require the use of professional judgement, based on the wealth of knowledge of the professional.
4.3.1. Example: NASW value of Competence. Social Workers use evidence-based interventions.