1. MEZZO CLASS WEEK 10 -THE ETHICS OF ADVOCATING 2-3 PARAGRAPHS DETAILED
Social workers have an ethical and moral responsibility to advocate for oppressed and marginalized populations. Yet, this position seems to compromise the proposed value-free neutrality. Using information gained from your textbook readings for this unit, argue for both sides of this debate
2. MEZZO CLASS WEEK 10 – RESPONSE GUIDELINES RESPOND TO HAGEN 2-3 PARAGRAPHS DETAILED
Respond to at least one other learner, reflecting on how a consensus that satisfies both positions might be reached.
“Social workers have an ethical and moral responsibility to advocate for oppressed and marginalized populations. US social group workers are to be knowledgeable and responsive to the ethical mandates in the social work profession, as explained by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics (Toseland & Rivas, 2017). Social justice is one of the values social workers should possess, as expressed in the NASW Code of Ethics (2021). Social workers pursue change for vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups (NASW, 2021). Value-free neutrality is the duty to strive to be impartial and overcome personal biases when conducting research, analyzing data, and publishing findings (Librtexts, 2021). Individual values may influence some aspects of the study, but it is inappropriate for all to control the interpretation of the responses (Libretexts 2021). Scenarios may arise where a social worker’s personal ethics conflict with agency policy or laws (NASW, 2021). When these conflicts arise, social workers must resolve the conflict in a manner that is consistent with the values and principles of the Code (NASW, 2021). If the social worker sees no resolution to the conflict, they must consult the proper chain of command before making a decision (NASW, 2021). ”
3.SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT WEEK 10- MACRO CLASS PAPER- 2 ATTATCHMENTS INCLUDED MOST OF PAPER INCLUDED!!
ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW
Based on your work in the Unit 3 Macro Analysis Paper and the Unit 6 Macro Analysis Presentation, you now develop a program that eliminates a gap you identified in your research surrounding the selected problem. You need to do additional research to support the social service program you develop. Additionally, you need to interview an expert in the problem area for guidance on strategies and skills in the development of a program.
By successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAS and generalist behaviors:
- Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice.
- C4.GP.B: Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.
- C4.GP.C: Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.
- Related Assignment Criterion:
- 2. Develop a complete social service program to address the identified problem, using multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge and practice wisdom.
- Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice.
- C5.GP.A: Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services.
- C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
- Related Assignment Criterion:
- 6. Provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice.
- Competency 6: Engage With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
- C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
- Related Assignment Criterion:
- 2. Develop a complete social service program to address the identified problem, using multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge and practice wisdom.
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Prior to developing a program, you need to do the following:
- Identify an existing gap in the strategies or skills used to address the problem you identified for your Unit 3 assignment. The gap could also pertain to the sustainability of the strategies or the improvement in the quality of social service delivery addressed in your Unit 6 assignment. You need to identify a gap in the existing strategies that you have read about and presented on.
- Conduct additional research for peer-reviewed resources to determine an appropriate program. Your program needs to be based on peer-reviewed research, but can also be guided by your experience in the field.
- Interview one social work leader who is an expert in your particular problem area to learn about strategies and skills that may address the identified problem.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
In your paper:
- Identify and describe a problem that arises from a gap in the existing best practice strategies.
- Assess this gap based on what you learned when completing your previous macro-level assignments in Units 3 and 6.
- Explain how the problem emerged from your previous macro-level analysis.
- Develop a social service program to address the identified problem, using multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge and practice wisdom. Use the following format:
- Vision statement.
- Mission statement.
- Goals.
- Objectives.
- Methods and activities.
- Implementation plan.
- Evaluation metrics.
- Identify the method of evaluating the program. Be sure it identifies how you know if the program is helpful or not, and how you measure change in your social service program.
- Integrate technology into the program. Identify at least one technology (or way to use technology) in your program and support your chosen method with content from your literature review.
- Integrate theory by using multiple sources of research and practice wisdom in the social service program.
- Use this section as an annotated bibliography to show content you have learned about theory and how to use it in your program.
- Reflect on the process of developing a social service program to target a specific problem. In your reflection:
- Demonstrate how you integrated theory and practice when completing this assignment.
- Write your summary from the annotated bibliography above as it synthesizes the literature more directly to address your identified problem.
- Provide leadership in promoting sustainable change in service delivery.
- Evaluate the feasibility and sustainability of the program. Support your assessment with peer-reviewed literature.
- Discuss how you provide leadership in promoting sustainable change in service delivery and practice.
Note: Remember to be as detailed as possible in developing your argument and ideas. Also, include relevant, peer-reviewed APA citations to support your analysis throughout your program plan.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
- References: 10–12 scholarly resources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past 5 years.
- Length of paper: 8–10 typed, double-spaced pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Be sure to submit the assignment no later than 11:59 p.m. (Central time) on FRIDAY of this unit.
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