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What is the role of a social worker when acting as a mediator?
What is the role of a social worker when acting as a mediator?
- Facilitating in meeting halfway or finding a common ground to resolve disputes (correct)
- Mobilizing and creating resources for the client
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with community entities
- Taking a partisan interest in the client's cause
In the role of an enabler, what activities does the social worker engage in?
In the role of an enabler, what activities does the social worker engage in?
- Taking a partisan interest in the client's cause
- Helping clients cope with the current situation and find strengths and resources within themselves (correct)
- Negotiating and manipulating the environment on behalf of the client
- Linking the client to needed services and ensuring quick delivery
What is the main task of a social broker?
What is the main task of a social broker?
- Linking the client to needed services and ensuring quick delivery (correct)
- Negotiating the 'service jungle' for clients
- Acting as an intermediary or conciliator between persons or groups
- Mobilizing and creating resources for the client
What does the role of an advocate involve?
What does the role of an advocate involve?
What is the primary function of a resource broker?
What is the primary function of a resource broker?
What is associated with the role of a social broker?
What is associated with the role of a social broker?
What principle emphasizes recognizing and understanding the client's unique characteristics?
What principle emphasizes recognizing and understanding the client's unique characteristics?
Which principle involves the social worker understanding their role and using the professional relationship to enhance the client's development?
Which principle involves the social worker understanding their role and using the professional relationship to enhance the client's development?
Which principle gives the client the right to determine their needs and how they should be met?
Which principle gives the client the right to determine their needs and how they should be met?
What principle involves respecting the clients as they are under any circumstances and understanding the meaning and causes of the client’s behavior?
What principle involves respecting the clients as they are under any circumstances and understanding the meaning and causes of the client’s behavior?
Which principle ensures that the client should be associated with appropriate protection, within legal limits, from any harm that might result from the information they divulge to the worker?
Which principle ensures that the client should be associated with appropriate protection, within legal limits, from any harm that might result from the information they divulge to the worker?
Which principle makes it clear to the client that they are expected to participate in the entire problem-solving process?
Which principle makes it clear to the client that they are expected to participate in the entire problem-solving process?
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Social Worker as a Mediator
- Facilitates communication and resolution between individuals or groups in conflict
- Helps parties understand each other's perspectives and needs
- Works towards a mutually agreeable solution
- Encourages compromise and collaboration
Social Worker as an Enabler
- Supports clients in identifying and accessing resources
- Helps the client understand their difficulties and find solutions
- Provides guidance and support for the client
- Encourages client self-sufficiency
- Acts as a catalyst for change
Social Broker
- Links clients to appropriate resources and services
- Provides information about available programs and services
- Facilitates access to services that meet the client's needs
Advocate
- Speaks on behalf of the client to ensure their rights are protected
- Promotes the client's best interests
- Challenges systemic barriers that impede client progress
- Works to create a more just and equitable society
Resource Broker
- Connects clients with essential resources such as financial aid, housing, healthcare and mental health providers
- Provides information about eligibility criteria and application processes
- Advocates for clients to access necessary resources
Social Broker
- Connects clients to resources
- Builds relationships with community organizations and providers
Individualization
- Recognizing and understanding each client's unique circumstances
- Tailoring services and interventions based on client needs
Purposeful Relationship
- Social worker's role and actions are intentional
- Uses professional relationship to support client growth
- Maintains clear boundaries and ethical guidelines
Client Self-Determination
- Respecting the client's right to make decisions about their own life
- Supporting client's choices regardless of the social worker's opinion
- Empowering clients for independent decision-making
Acceptance
- Unconditional positive regard for the client
- Striving to comprehend the client's behavior
- Acknowledging the client's feelings and experiences
Confidentiality
- Protecting client information from unauthorized disclosure
- Building trust through confidentiality
- Following legal and ethical guidelines regarding disclosure
Client Participation
- Encouraging client involvement in the problem-solving process
- Sharing information and resources with the client
- Providing opportunities for client feedback and input
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