Social Work Principles and Responsibilities

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Which principle emphasizes the importance of honesty in professional transactions?

Acting with consideration for the client’s point of view

Ensuring transparency in all dealings (correct)

Promoting respect for the integrity of social workers

Constantly working towards professional advancement

What is a key responsibility of a professional towards clients in challenging cases?

Discriminating based on potential success

Giving equal attention to all clients, regardless of perceived hopelessness (correct)

Utilizing threat to ensure compliance

Providing less attention to difficult cases

Which attribute is essential for professionals in keeping appointments?

Being punctual and reliable (correct)

Prioritizing urgent cases over scheduled ones

Being flexible with schedules

Making compromises to accommodate clients

How should a professional manage their knowledge of a client's situation?

Only acting based on thorough and adequate knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reflects a professional's duty regarding unqualified practice?

Being vigilant to prevent unauthorized and unqualified social work practices Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the traditional model encouraged by Comptom and Galaway?

It encourages a dichotomous view in social work practice. Signup and view all the answers

According to Herbert Bisno, what has been a problematic outcome of method designation in social work?

Limited perspective due to arbitrary client system designations. Signup and view all the answers

What does the planned change refer to in social work?

A change originating from a thorough client-situation assessment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a proposed limitation of the method designation in social work?

It leads to better client satisfaction. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of social work does Herbert Bisno emphasize should remain the primary focus of intervention?

The person-situation interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred in the Philippines in 1969 regarding social work education?

Establishment of the School of Social Work Association of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Social Welfare Act (RA 5416) that elevated social welfare to a department established?

1968 Signup and view all the answers

What was a major outcome of the reorganization of the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) by President Aquino in 1987?

Renaming MSSD to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of the Crisis Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) introduced in the 1990s?

To aid disaster victims in crisis situations Signup and view all the answers

Which program was launched by the Ministry of Social Services and Development in the 1980s aimed at improving family welfare?

Integrated Human Resource Development Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of macro approaches in social work?

Community or larger social systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an essential element in social work practice?

Research Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a system that is being helped in social work?

Client System Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the general problem-solving process in social work?

Recognition/definition of the problem Signup and view all the answers

In the social work helping process, what does the term 'Change Force' refer to?

Supportive elements facilitating change Signup and view all the answers

Which phase follows the assessment in the APIET process of social work?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

What do resistance forces represent in the context of social work?

Obstacles to adopting change Signup and view all the answers

Who is referred to as an 'Outside Agent' in social work?

A professional change agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the assessment process in relation to the client?

To provide understanding necessary for appropriate planning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the presenting problem in the assessment process?

A threat to the client’s or others’ welfare Signup and view all the answers

What are the key tasks in the initial stage of assessment?

Data gathering and problem definition Signup and view all the answers

How is the 'intake process' defined in the context of agency work?

The initial contact that may conclude with client withdrawal Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'the way you define the problem will define the data collected' imply?

The definition of the problem influences the type of data gathered Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Individual Intake Form?

To present the client's background and presenting problems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'assessment statement'?

A problem definition derived from data gathering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the worker during the assessment phase?

To collect and analyze relevant client information Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary task of the Public Welfare Board created on February 5, 1915?

To coordinate welfare activities of charitable organizations Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is considered the Mother of the social work profession in the Philippines?

Associated Charities of Manila Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Office of the Public Welfare Commissioner created?

1921 Signup and view all the answers

What significant change took place between 1919 and 1921 involving the Associated Charities of Manila?

It merged with the American Red Cross Signup and view all the answers

What law was passed in 1933 regarding solicitation for charitable contributions?

To legally sanction solicitation for contributions Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the scientific approach to social work in the Philippines?

Josefa Jara Martinez Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established in January 1917 and included a government-owned orphanage?

Public Welfare Board Signup and view all the answers

What requirement did the Office of the Public Welfare Commissioner implement regarding soliciting donations in 1922?

Solicitation forms were required for public appeal Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

This compilation covers the history and development of social work in the Philippines and the United States, along with the profession, practice, theories, and trends.
Contributors to this work include Reggie Salonga, Shiela Garduque, Gina Cabrera, Mary Joy Veracruz, Patricia Centeno, Diane Rose Ambuyo, Joyce Sy, and Cynthia McKinzie.

Social welfare covers all activities for the good of society.
Definitions were provided by Gertrude Wilson—"an organized concern of all people for all people"—and Walter Friedlander—"the organized system of social services and institutions, designed to aid individuals and groups to attain satisfying standards of life and health".
Another definition from the Pre-Conference Working Committee for the XVth International Conference on Social Welfare describes social welfare as "All the organized social arrangements which have as their direct and primary objective the well-being of people in a social context."
Society responds to unmet needs through individual and group efforts, and major societal institutions, as well as social agencies.
Two views of social welfare exist: residual (temporary, in emergencies) and institutional (a proper, legitimate part of modern society).

Social Security: Covers compulsory measures to protect individuals and families against income loss.
Personal Social Services: Help individuals with personal problems and stresses.
Public Assistance: Government support for those without income.
Social Services: Various programs to address societal needs.

Social Work is the profession concerned with people’s adaptation to their environment.
Social functioning arises from a person's various social role performance in society.
Social functioning is influenced by personal inadequacies, situational inadequacies, or both.
The US Council on Social Work Education defines social work as activities enhancing the social functioning of individuals and groups involved in maintaining social relationships in their environment.

Restoring impaired capacity
Providing individual and social resources
Preventing social dysfunction

The compilation includes a detailed history of social work development in the Philippines, covering various periods:
- Pre-colonial period: Mutual protection, economic survival
- Spanish period: Religious focus on social welfare activities, 1st hospitals, schools
- American period: Introduction of new educational systems, health methods. Growth of charitable organizations.
- Commonwealth period: Establishment of welfare organizations.
- Japanese period: Social welfare activities during wartime.
- Post-War Years: Further development and organization in social work, leading to today's Social Welfare Administration.

The compilation includes historical details of social work development in Europe and the U.S., covering the 16th and 17th centuries, and the 19th and 20th centuries (such as the Elizabethan Poor Law, the Poor Law Amendment Act, the development of social agencies, and the growth of social policies).

Social work is a multi-faceted practice, including work in health, education, and corrections, among other fields.
Social work aims to enhance client social functioning, either individually or in groups.

Principles like acceptance of people, participation in problem solving, recognizing client self-determination, confidentiality, maintaining worker awareness, and client-worker relationships.

These are moral principles guiding social work conduct.
The code encompasses professional conduct, client rights (basic human rights), access to resources, and acknowledgment of colleagues’ expertise for effective service.

The compilation highlights essential tools in social work practice: Interviews, records, Communication, and community resources.

Helping Approaches

The main helping approaches include the direct provision model, intercession/mediation model, crisis intervention, task-centered model, and problem-solving model.

Cultural Values of the Filipino

The compilation presents aspects like social acceptance, emotional closeness in family, respect for authority, personalism, utang na loob (debt of gratitude), patience, and resilience.

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This quiz explores key principles and responsibilities of social work professionals, focusing on honesty, client management, and ethical practices. It also examines crucial changes in social work education and practice over the years. Test your knowledge on the challenges and foundations of this important field.