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SOC 449 Complete Week Assignments Pack Latest-GCU

SOC 449 Week 1 Benchmark Social Phenomena-GCU

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Social workers need to be able to identify how social constructions influence the
client’s life. This assignment will develop this skill.

Watch the assigned video in Mind Tap “Home for the Holidays” located in the Topic 1 folder in MindTap.  Regarding the case study, in 750-1,000 words, expound the following prompts:

What are the social phenomena apparent in this case? Explain them. What theories would a social worker need to be familiar with in order to most effectively help the clients in this situation? What are some ways a social worker could use those theories in helping the client work through these social phenomena?

GCU believes that the Christian Worldview offers hope of restoration of all things through Christ with the belief that we are to carry out work within the public arena with compassion, justice, and concern for the common good. How might the Christian worldview align with or contradict aspects of the NASW Code of Ethics? Regarding to the “Home for the Holidays” case study, imagine that the social worker has a Christian worldview. How can she ensure that her Christian
worldview/practice aligns with the Code of Ethics? Use the NASW Code of Ethics to identify the appropriate principle(s) that aligns with ethical practice in this instance. Cite 2-4 sources to defend your answers.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

SOC 449 Week 3 Direct Practice Errors Worksheet-GCU

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In social work, it is imperative to know direct practice errors and how to avoid them as well as how to recommend ways to overcome direct practice errors. This assignment will help develop this skill:

Complete the Direct Practice Errors Worksheet while watching the “Probation Officer: Session 1” video assessing the Case Manager’s skill set. Cite two to four scholarly sources to support your answers.

Turn in the completed assignment by the end of Topic 3.

“Probation Officer Session 1”
Best Practices
List and briefly explain any best practices you saw in the video (75-100 words):

Direct Practice Errors
List and briefly explain any direct practice errors you saw in the video (75-100 words):

Summary: (250-300 words)
In this section, summarize what you saw in the video. Explain any non-verbal and verbal behaviors. How did the client respond to the Probation Officer? Explain if there were judgments made or question stacking. Finally, explain how you would have approached this Session differently.

SOC 449 Week 4 Working with Groups Exercise-GCU

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Social workers frequently practice with groups and recommend group types to clients as part of their treatment plans. They must also know how to defend their recommendations with research. To help develop this skill, complete the
following assignment:

Access and read the “Working with Groups Exercise Assignment Criteria” to complete this assignment.

Complete the “Working with Groups Exercise” essay assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines

SOC-449 Working with Groups Exercise
Assignment Criteria
Social workers frequently practice with groups and recommend group types to clients as part of their treatment plans. They must also know how to defend their recommendations with research. To help develop this skill, complete the
following assignment:

Select one written case study or video case study from the provided list:
Yan Ping video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)
Marta Ramirez Case Study (located in chapter 1 of the textbook)
Carl Case Study video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)
Greg Case Study video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)
CorningFamily video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)

Consider the following group types: Treatment Groups, Self-Help groups, and Task Groups.

Next, imagine the client in your selected case study lives in your area. Conduct research in your community for a group type to recommend as a treatment option for the client in your selected case study, taking into consideration possible cultural/subcultural barriers.

In an essay (500-750 words), recommend an appropriate group type (from the group types listed above) and justify the group you selected for the client by addressing the following in your recommendation:

Explain why you chose the group type you selected for the client.
Explain why the group type selected is a best practice for the selected case study as opposed to the other two group types.
Defend your selection by citing two to four scholarly sources that show the group type you selected is a best practice treatment option for the case study.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

SOC 449 Week 5 Assessment Tool Worksheet-GCU

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For this assignment, complete the “Assessment Tool Worksheet.” Use the worksheet to list the appropriate assessment tool(s) you would use for the provided client situation and population.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assessment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and reference Students should use the Academic Writing Resource located in the course materials folder

SOC-449 Assessment Tool Worksheet
For this assignment, list the appropriate assessment tool(s) you would use for the provided client situation and  population. Provide your reasoning for the assessment tool you listed citing two to four sources to support your
reasoning:

While APA format 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, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Students should use the Academic Writing Resource located in the course materials folder.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.

Turn in the completed assignment by the end of Topic 5.

SOC 449 Week 7 Treatment andIntervention Plan-GCU

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View the “Carl Case Study”, “Lillian Case Study”, and the “Keeping Confidence: Suicide” videos located in the Topic 7 folder in MindTap. Select one to use for this assignment. Be sure to take notes on the intake information presented at the beginning of the case in the selected video.

After you have viewed all three videos, select one to create a possible treatment plan (500-750 words) for the case study that includes only the following sections:
Describe the presented problem.
Explain the identified problem.
Explain the client’s interpersonal systems and the impact on the client.
Propose some possible client goals and possible barriers to change.
Explain possible intervention ideas, including possible group types.
Defend your plan citing two to four sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

SOC-449 Topic 7: Treatment and Intervention Plan Scoring Guide

SOC 449 Week 8 Evaluation and Termination Worksheet-GCU

It is imperative for social workers to understand the termination phase of the helping process. This assignment will assist you in learning this skill. Complete the “Evaluation and Termination Worksheet.”

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

Assignment: SOC-449 Evaluation and Termination Worksheet

Now that you have completed the Intake Interview Process Video assignment, it is important for you to understand the evaluation and termination process in social work. This assignment will assist you in reflecting on your knowledge of this final step in the helping process.

Use the information you obtained from your client in your intake interview video to answer each
essay question:

In 150-200 words, explain a possible treatment plan (resources, interventions, possible groups, etc.) for your client or if termination is more appropriate.  What might be some possible aftercare plans for your client?
In 150-200 words, explain a possible termination process you would create for your client. Explain a plan to handle any negative impacts termination might have on your client.

In 200-250 words, take into consideration the autonomy of a client and explain how a social worker might handle when a client rejects a social workers aftercare treatment plan. Why is it important for a social worker to understand the
client’s autonomy?

Reference:
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, which can be found in the APA Style Guide