Social Work Case Study

Social workers are faced with different dilemmas each and every day. It is a social workers job to be committed to their jobs and committed to their clients. Social workers are those people who are interested in helping people and helping to improve their lives. All help isn’t good help. Some of the things that social workers decide to do with their clients end up being unethical. As we explore the Jones case study, there are several different unethical decisions that were made. There are a few different dilemmas throughout the case study. Confidentiality, receiving gifts from clients and their family, social media, and also developing relationships (dual relationships). It important for social workers to have the resources such as the NASW and the standards of practice manual. The code gives us a set of values, principles, and standards to guide decision making and conduct when ethical issues arise.

The Sanchez family wants the local social service agency to provide a psychosocial assessment. As a social worker at the agency, they will apply sociocultural and social change lenses. To demonstrate an understanding how each of the theoretical or perspective lenses can apply to the Sanchez family case. To identify their problems, determine their skills and capacities, what they are doing well, how they accomplish it and then analyze ways that those strengths might apply to the identified problems.

Kris is a 65 year old white female. She is currently an entrepreneur and also the manager to five of her children. Kris has a convenient lifestyle. She has a house and gets frequent visits from her children, kimberly (age 34), khloe (age 32), kourtney (36), Rob (age 29), Kendall (age 20), and Kylie (age 19).

Social Services: On 02/17/2017, Ms. Hair and her son Aaron met with the family assigned Case Manager for the family ILP Document Review. Ms. Hair is expected to meet with her assigned Case Manager bi-weekly. Ms. Hair’s next ILP appointment is on 02/02/2017. Case Manager asked Ms. Hair if she is aware that she is not in-compliance with the terms of her ILP, Ms. Hair stated yes. Case Manager asked Ms. Hair if is aware that failed to attend her ILP meetings since 01/23/2017, Ms. Hair stated that she was aware. Ms. Hair last ILP was conducted on 01/23/2017. Ms. Hair stated that the reason that she has not attended her ILP meetings is due to her work scheduled. Case Manager explained to Ms. Hair that it’s understandable that she is working and she

The mission of the National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization is to “provide opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation” (PAS, About PAS). What started out as a small organization, a little over 30 years ago, has now blossomed into something much bigger. As the new Executive Director of PAS, my goals are to continue to fulfill the mission while also making improvements to the organization. I believe there is still a lot of potential for the organization to yet be fulfilled.

his worker met with Anthony at home (1405 21st Avenue North apt #1). The interview was recorded and privacy practice were verbally reviewed.

Ms. Apple is a 45 year old African American woman who has been a widow for about 4 years. Ms. Apple has three children, whose ages range from 5-12 years old. Ms. Apple has been struggling to keep her family afloat since the death of her husband. Ms. Apple convinced herself that she would not require the extra assistance. However, she realized in attempting to provide alone has not only become very strenuous, but also quite costly. Expenses have become overwhelming for Ms. Apple to maintain, since her husband took care of the finances and was the breadwinner for the family. Ms. Apple has minimal education as she is able to read and write at grade school level. Ms. Apple also has never been employed as she was a home maker. At this

Ryan is becoming an experienced investigator. He is showing improvement in decreasing the number of overdue hotlines that he as each month. He has not had any overdue reports since August, 2016. He does have his Plans of Actions & recoding in his cases according to policy 90% of the time. He is able to identify risk in his investigations and develop steps to resolves any problems, or issues. He has a solid understanding of the statues, and regulations for PS cases and other programs and services that are state funded. Ryan understands the HIPPA rules and confidentiality. He utilizes numerous community resources to find answers, solutions, and ideas that are case specific in meeting the needs of the Reported Adult. He utilizes different agency

At hours on June 26, 2016, I, Cpl. Lessane, along with Deputy Wright, with the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, responded to 2863 Two Sister Ferry Road, in the county of Hampton, in regards to a disturbance incident. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with the complainant, Susan Wells, who stated a yellow aggressive lab, chased her and her husband while riding their bicycle on Two Sister Ferry Road. Deputies attempted to make contact with the dogs and its own, no contact was made.

CM spoke with client briefly when entering the facility, Client stated she received a letter from SNAP for an eligibility interview. Client reports her interview date was on 10/05/17 between 11:30am and 3:30pm However, Client stated she did not receive no miss call or voicemail from HRA. CM informed Client to bring down the letter so we can review it, Client agreed. Client return to social services department with the letter. CM inquires if the contact information was correct client stated everything is right. Client reports when applying for the fair hearing she submitted all the documents required. CM informs Clients to resubmit all suggested items checked off on the letter. Client asked how can she get a copy of her and husband birth certificate.

His initial success was found through a Chemical Analyst position with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Here, he worked in the Materials and Tests Department, while still attending North Carolina State University. This on the job training was a great experience. He learned that he indeed did love working with chemistry, and he also discovered that he preferred to work with other people instead of being locked in a laboratory all day. His first professional experience post graduation was with the Rhone-Poulenc Agrochemical Company in North Carolina. As a Senior Research Assistant, he spent two years conducting experiments and chemical analysis of novel pesticides. He enjoyed this field, and earned many positive experiences with this position. As the Senior Research Assistant, he was given his first real taste of leadership, and the responsibilities that come with overseeing a group or team. He found that he was indeed well suited to this

John, age three illustrates tremors and cries uncontrollable. John look as if he is not speaking as he should for his age. His vocabulary is very limited as if he is behind for his age. He is at this time not walking on the level that he should be. John lived with both of his biological parents. In addition, John has not had much structure in his life because he did not have many rules to abide by. Due to the lack of structure, John did not have a set routine of what time to go to bed and he could wonder the house freely. John’s father has had several job. In addition, John’s father also stays out late at night, selling drugs and manufacturing methamphetamines within the home. Even though John’s father sold drugs, there is no reports on him using drugs. In addition, manufacturing drugs in the home may have lead John to be exposed to drugs, which can have an effect on the child’s development. Due to Johns father’s actions, he was arrested leaving John not having a father figure in his life.

He indicated that his father has remarried and he feels comfortable when with his stepmother and her daughter and two sons. Josh stated when he is at his father’s home, he sleeps with Ornit’s son who is turning thirteen. He reported that his sister sleeps in her own room.

Henry is a 21 years old collge student, he is an international student from China, he was born in China and live with his parents until he was 17 years old.Henry is now living in a shared house. Henry reported that he did not have any health problem in his childhood. Recently Henry feels he has been really depressed and he has trouble fall asleep at night. Because he feels he can not do well at school also his parents doesn’t understand him, he feels he can’t focus in class and easily got distracted when doing homework. Henry stated he always doing many tasks at the same time, but normally can’t finish them. And Henry also stated that he have difficuties when communicating with others, and he thinks is hard for him to keep listening

The first and biggest problem Ruben made, was waiting until Monday to complete a task that was due on Tuesday. Going to a party and figuring to finish on Tuesday is the same procrastination that got him into trouble. Every time Ruben has some sort of deadline in this scenario, he misses it.