Assignment task:
1. Define "generalist practice" using your own words, supporting the ideas and concepts of the definition with citations to the course readings.
2. Briefly describe a population and/or problem you might work with as a social worker.
3. Explain the role of a case manager with this population and/or problem.
4. Explain how a case manager could apply the person-in-environment perspective with this population.
5. Explain how a case manager could apply a strengths-based perspective with this population.
6. Apply concepts and material from this week's resources to your paper.
Reference:
Segal, E. A., Gerdes, K. E., & Steiner, S. (2019). An introduction to the profession of social work: Becoming a change agent (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 6, "Generalist Social Work Practice"
Walden University. (2015b). Field experience: School of social work: Barbara Solomon School of Social Work
Familiarize yourself with this site and the guide contained there. During this term, begin thinking about your field experience and begin researching agencies. Later steps include beginning to contact agencies and creating a list of three chosen agencies.
Walden University. (2016). Field tips and resources guide