Assignment: Drafting a Process Evaluation The steps for process evaluation outlined by Bliss and Emshoff (2002) may seem very similar to those for conducting other types of evaluation that you have learned about in this course; in fact, it is the purpose and timing of a process evaluation that most distinguish it from other types … Read more
Discussion: Reporting a Process Evaluation Just as in needs assessments, interviews and focus groups are common tools for obtaining information about the processes involved in the implementation of programs. Process evaluation should include specifics about purpose, questions which the evaluation will address, and methods that social workers will use to conduct evaluations. Review the many … Read more
Discussion 2: Financial Capacity and Sustainability in Human Services Receiving funding from a grant or other source of funds is a great accomplishment. Once the funding is received, the human services organization must be able to manage the funds effectively. The organization must also develop a plan to sustain the program after the funding period … Read more
Discussion 1: Funding through Grants Budgeting in human services organizations brings about many challenges. Human services agencies must be creative in managing their budget due to the increased demands on the agency and the needs of the clients and stakeholders. There are many legal, contractual, and other requirements under the concept of financial management, as … Read more
Policies to explore: American With Disabilities Act (from Week 7) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (from Week 7) Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Explain how the policy is addressed at the federal, state, and local level. What programs were developed from this this policy? … Read more
One of the many reasons social workers conduct needs assessment is to provide support for new programs. Social workers have many methods available to collect necessary data for a needs assessment. Social workers can use existing data from a wide range of sources, including local and national reports by government and nonprofit agencies, as well … Read more
Assignment: Journal: Supervising Others Take a minute and think about the supervisors you have had in the workplace. What were characteristics of effective supervisors? As you reflect on these experiences, consider how supervision affected your ability to complete the tasks associated with your job. Also, think about how leadership styles can influence the relationship between … Read more
As a social worker, you interact with individuals who are at various stages of change in their lives. This may become frustrating for you when clients are struggling to achieve their goals. Thus, it is important for you to develop strategies to process your experiences so that you can maintain your compassion and professionalism. As … Read more
Review the What Is Intersectionality? video in the Learning Resources. Reflect on intersectionality and what it might look like for clients you meet in practice. Access the Social Work Case Studies media in the Learning Resources and explore Crystal’s case. Identify the dimensions of identity present in the case. Explain how these dimensions overlap … Read more
This is a group assignment. Each group will be given a choice of two different case studies that describe an individual who is experiencing symptoms of substance use disorder and the way the substance use disorder is interacting with that person’s environment. Each group will demonstrate its collective knowledge of screening, assessment, diagnosis, case conceptualization, … Read more