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In a scenario where a client is unable to articulate their needs, what primary role does an advocate fulfill?
In a scenario where a client is unable to articulate their needs, what primary role does an advocate fulfill?
- Speaking on behalf of the client to ensure their needs are understood and addressed. (correct)
- Documenting client interactions for legal compliance.
- Advising the client on financial planning and resource management.
- Providing emotional support and counseling to alleviate client anxiety.
An advocate's role strictly involves direct legal representation in court proceedings.
An advocate's role strictly involves direct legal representation in court proceedings.
False (B)
Briefly describe the key responsibility of an advocate in relation to their clients.
Briefly describe the key responsibility of an advocate in relation to their clients.
Speaking on behalf of clients.
The main purpose of an advocate is to ______ on behalf of clients.
The main purpose of an advocate is to ______ on behalf of clients.
Match the context with the action of an advocate:
Match the context with the action of an advocate:
A social worker is mediating a dispute between a landlord and a tenant regarding property maintenance responsibilities. Which primary role is the social worker fulfilling?
A social worker is mediating a dispute between a landlord and a tenant regarding property maintenance responsibilities. Which primary role is the social worker fulfilling?
Which of the following best exemplifies a social worker functioning as a 'Mobiliser'?
Which of the following best exemplifies a social worker functioning as a 'Mobiliser'?
When a social worker connects clients with various support networks and community services, acting as an intermediary to ensure they receive the necessary assistance, they are primarily performing the role of a ______.
When a social worker connects clients with various support networks and community services, acting as an intermediary to ensure they receive the necessary assistance, they are primarily performing the role of a ______.
A social worker's role as a 'coordinator' primarily involves providing direct counseling services to individuals and families.
A social worker's role as a 'coordinator' primarily involves providing direct counseling services to individuals and families.
A school social worker notices a high rate of bullying incidents. Describe one way this social worker could function as an 'Educator' to address this issue.
A school social worker notices a high rate of bullying incidents. Describe one way this social worker could function as an 'Educator' to address this issue.
Flashcards
Social Work: Change Agent
Social Work: Change Agent
To bring about improvement and growth in individuals and communities.
Social Work: Problem-Solving
Social Work: Problem-Solving
Helping people improve their own abilities to deal with life's difficulties.
What does 'Advocate' mean?
What does 'Advocate' mean?
To speak or argue in favor of a person, group, or cause.
What does it mean to 'Advocate' for clients?
What does it mean to 'Advocate' for clients?
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Social Worker as Broker
Social Worker as Broker
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Social Worker as Mobilizer
Social Worker as Mobilizer
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How do advocates act?
How do advocates act?
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What's the purpose of client advocacy?
What's the purpose of client advocacy?
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Social Worker as Mediator
Social Worker as Mediator
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Who can be advocates?
Who can be advocates?
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Study Notes
- Functions of a social worker:
- Facilitate change and development
- Enhance problem solving
- Coordinate
- Roles of a Social Worker (CCEBMMFCN)
- Counselor: Gives guidance to people who are unable to face their problems
- Educator: Share knowledge and information
- Broker: Works as a facilitator, link clients to systems, programmes and resources with the community, and helping them to access the support they need.
- Mobiliser: Get people to work together in efforts to solve challenges
- Mediator: Resolve arguments or disagreements
- Facilitator: Guide sessions with clients
- Coordinator: Putting together resources and systems in an organised manner
- Negotiator: Negotiates between different systems to reach a workable agreement
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Description
Explore the multifaceted functions and roles of a social worker. Discover how they facilitate change, enhance problem-solving, and coordinate resources. Learn about their roles as counselors, educators, brokers, mobilizers, mediators, facilitators, coordinators and negotiators.
