Assignment
Part 1
1. Describe the various roles and duties a social worker has in the case management field. Explain how the case management process in social work is a helping process. Explain why it is important for the client to understand their role in the helping process. Provide some examples of a client and their role.
Use a reference and cite
2. Identify the various client populations that a social worker may work with. Why is it important for a case manager to know the various client populations? What populations are you most interested in working with? Explain why you are interested in working with this specific population.
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3. Assess the Client/Consumer (250-300 words)
First, select one client/consumer from the course videos or case studies listed below. All materials are located in Topic 1 folder in MindTap:
• Michelle in "The First Interview" and "An Angry Consumer" videos.
• Alison in "Developing a Service Plan" video.
• Tom in "Helping Tom Solve a Personal Problem" video.
• "Marta" Case Study
• "Ruth" Case Study
• "Dave" Case Study
• "Florence" Case Study
Review Chapters 3-4 in the textbook. For this section, explain the client's micro, meso, and macro level systems, developmental transitions, and cultural impact, including culture and possible subculture.
PART 2
For this assignment, you will provide a case manager job aid that clearly defines the key roles and best practice recommendations that would benefit a beginning case manager.
In a tri-fold brochure, provide a comprehensive explanation of the following roles:
1. Social Worker
2. Client and various populations
In addition, provide the best practice recommendations for social workers regarding the appropriate problem-solving strategies and assessment techniques for the various populations.
Both sides of the tri-fold brochure must be fully utilized. Images may be used; however, only use images with small file sizes. You may use Microsoft Word, which has several creative document templates.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assessment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.