Generalist Practice Exam Questions and
Answers.
What are the goals of social work -
\promote human and community well-being
enhance quality of life
promote social and economic justice and poverty
show client strengths and resources
what are 3 things social work assessments include with each type of client -
\- exploration of multiple concerns expressed by clients
-legally mandated circumstances or concerns about health and safety
- other potential problems that emerge from assessment (strengths and resources in the
context of challenges both internal and external) ex: lack of healthcare vs psychological
concerns
Legally mandated client -
\received services under the threat of a court order
voluntary client -
\apply for services themselves
Non-voluntary clients -
\those who experience nonlegal pressures from family members, teachers and referral
sources
What is the mission of social work -
\- enhance human well-being and alleviate poverty, oppression and other forms of social
injustice
- help meet basic human needs
- seek to empower vulnerable and oppressed populations
- enhance quality of life for all people regardless of social position
Purpose (P-R-R) -
\-prevention: services to vulnerable ppl before problems develop
-restoration: restore functioning that has been impaired by physical and mental
difficulties
-remediation: eliminate or ameliorate existing social problems
- to advance human rights and social and econ justice
social justice -
\the creation of social institutions that support the welfare of individual and groups
,Economic Justice -
\those aspects of social justice that relate to economic well-being, such as a livable
wage, pay equity, nondiscrimination in employment and social security
social programs should uphold the 6 core values of the profession which are: -
\1. service
2. social justice
3. dignity and worth of the person
4. importance of human relationships
5. integrity
6. competence
Social work values: -
\what is important to social workers and guide the practice of the profession
- Clients also have their personal values that shape their beliefs and behaviors
- Potential areas of conflict- self awareness is important
Social Work Cardinal values -
\1. access to resources (secure resources and develop policies)
2. respect for dignity and worth (of the person)
3. respect for interpersonal relationships (individuality, nonjudgmental attitude)
4. integrity (trustworthy, honest, ethical behavior)
5. competence ( within your ability and limits, continue to learn, self awareness and
regulation)
Ethics -
\what is important to social workers and guide the practice of the profession
- be aware of laws and regulations
Key Ethical Principles -
\1. Self Determination
2. Providing Informed Consent
3. Preserving professional boundaries
4. safeguarding confidentality
Self- Determination -
\- This value embodies the beliefs that cts have the capacity to grow and change and to
develop solutions to their difficulties.
Individuals have the right and capacity to exercise free choice responsibly.
- Exhibiting paternalism (preventing self-determination based on a judgement of the
client's own good) infringes on autonomy.
- Paternalistic beneficence social worker implements protective interventions to
enhance clients quality of life despite client objections
- Even when cts have reduced ability for exercising self-determination, SWRs should act
to ensure that they exercise their capacities to the fullest feasible extent.
- SWR may limit this right when cts' potential actions causes harm to self/others
, *Safety supersedes self determination (ex: medical care for children)
Providing Informed Consent -
\-Active and ongoing part of the helping process
-Use clear and understandable language to inform clients
-Purpose of the services, risk related to services
Limits to services, reasonable alternatives
-Ct's right to refuse, time frame covered by consent
-Cts. should be informed when a student is performing services
-Utilize interpreters and multiple communication methods as appropriate
-When cts. are temporarily or permanently incapable or providing informed consent,
what does SWR need to do?
-Breaking confidentiality
-Potential harm to self and others
-Mandatory reporting requirements ( child abuse - immediate verbal, 36 hour written,
elder abuse- immediate verbal, 2 working days written, communicable disease, etc.)
Preserving Professional Boundaries -
\-Clear lines of difference that are maintained between the swr and the cts in an effort to
preserve the working relationship.
-Helps prevent conflict of interests.
-Helps to clarify that relationship is not a social one.
- Allows cts to focus on their issues.
- Boundaries (6 provisions): Swrs should not
1. take unfair advantage
2. engage in dual or multiple relationships with clients
3. engage in physical contact with clients
4. engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with clients
5. engage in sexual activities with client's relatives or individuals that clients maintain
close contacts
6. engage in sexual activities or sexual contacts with former clients
Safeguarding Confidentiality -
\- Respect cts' privacy, to gather information only for the purpose of providing effective
services, and to disclose information only with cts' consent.
- An unjustified breach of confidentiality is a violation of justice
- Emergence of technology may add complexities for maintaining ct privacy.
- Adherent to HIPAA regulation
- lock up essential info
Limits of Confidentiality -
\1. Supervision and consultation
2. Client waivers of confidentiality
3. Danger to self or others (Tarasoff case)
4. Suspicion of child or elder abuse
Answers.
What are the goals of social work -
\promote human and community well-being
enhance quality of life
promote social and economic justice and poverty
show client strengths and resources
what are 3 things social work assessments include with each type of client -
\- exploration of multiple concerns expressed by clients
-legally mandated circumstances or concerns about health and safety
- other potential problems that emerge from assessment (strengths and resources in the
context of challenges both internal and external) ex: lack of healthcare vs psychological
concerns
Legally mandated client -
\received services under the threat of a court order
voluntary client -
\apply for services themselves
Non-voluntary clients -
\those who experience nonlegal pressures from family members, teachers and referral
sources
What is the mission of social work -
\- enhance human well-being and alleviate poverty, oppression and other forms of social
injustice
- help meet basic human needs
- seek to empower vulnerable and oppressed populations
- enhance quality of life for all people regardless of social position
Purpose (P-R-R) -
\-prevention: services to vulnerable ppl before problems develop
-restoration: restore functioning that has been impaired by physical and mental
difficulties
-remediation: eliminate or ameliorate existing social problems
- to advance human rights and social and econ justice
social justice -
\the creation of social institutions that support the welfare of individual and groups
,Economic Justice -
\those aspects of social justice that relate to economic well-being, such as a livable
wage, pay equity, nondiscrimination in employment and social security
social programs should uphold the 6 core values of the profession which are: -
\1. service
2. social justice
3. dignity and worth of the person
4. importance of human relationships
5. integrity
6. competence
Social work values: -
\what is important to social workers and guide the practice of the profession
- Clients also have their personal values that shape their beliefs and behaviors
- Potential areas of conflict- self awareness is important
Social Work Cardinal values -
\1. access to resources (secure resources and develop policies)
2. respect for dignity and worth (of the person)
3. respect for interpersonal relationships (individuality, nonjudgmental attitude)
4. integrity (trustworthy, honest, ethical behavior)
5. competence ( within your ability and limits, continue to learn, self awareness and
regulation)
Ethics -
\what is important to social workers and guide the practice of the profession
- be aware of laws and regulations
Key Ethical Principles -
\1. Self Determination
2. Providing Informed Consent
3. Preserving professional boundaries
4. safeguarding confidentality
Self- Determination -
\- This value embodies the beliefs that cts have the capacity to grow and change and to
develop solutions to their difficulties.
Individuals have the right and capacity to exercise free choice responsibly.
- Exhibiting paternalism (preventing self-determination based on a judgement of the
client's own good) infringes on autonomy.
- Paternalistic beneficence social worker implements protective interventions to
enhance clients quality of life despite client objections
- Even when cts have reduced ability for exercising self-determination, SWRs should act
to ensure that they exercise their capacities to the fullest feasible extent.
- SWR may limit this right when cts' potential actions causes harm to self/others
, *Safety supersedes self determination (ex: medical care for children)
Providing Informed Consent -
\-Active and ongoing part of the helping process
-Use clear and understandable language to inform clients
-Purpose of the services, risk related to services
Limits to services, reasonable alternatives
-Ct's right to refuse, time frame covered by consent
-Cts. should be informed when a student is performing services
-Utilize interpreters and multiple communication methods as appropriate
-When cts. are temporarily or permanently incapable or providing informed consent,
what does SWR need to do?
-Breaking confidentiality
-Potential harm to self and others
-Mandatory reporting requirements ( child abuse - immediate verbal, 36 hour written,
elder abuse- immediate verbal, 2 working days written, communicable disease, etc.)
Preserving Professional Boundaries -
\-Clear lines of difference that are maintained between the swr and the cts in an effort to
preserve the working relationship.
-Helps prevent conflict of interests.
-Helps to clarify that relationship is not a social one.
- Allows cts to focus on their issues.
- Boundaries (6 provisions): Swrs should not
1. take unfair advantage
2. engage in dual or multiple relationships with clients
3. engage in physical contact with clients
4. engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with clients
5. engage in sexual activities with client's relatives or individuals that clients maintain
close contacts
6. engage in sexual activities or sexual contacts with former clients
Safeguarding Confidentiality -
\- Respect cts' privacy, to gather information only for the purpose of providing effective
services, and to disclose information only with cts' consent.
- An unjustified breach of confidentiality is a violation of justice
- Emergence of technology may add complexities for maintaining ct privacy.
- Adherent to HIPAA regulation
- lock up essential info
Limits of Confidentiality -
\1. Supervision and consultation
2. Client waivers of confidentiality
3. Danger to self or others (Tarasoff case)
4. Suspicion of child or elder abuse
