Deck 9: Social Work Functions and Roles

Question 1

Describe ways social workers can extend advocacy initiatives into the international arena.

Answer 1

not answered

Question 2

Evaluate the significance of integrating practice, policy, and research into day-to-day social work practice.

Answer 2

not answered

Question 3

Jose Melendez mobilizes the action of community members to address the shortages of food supplies in area food pantries.Jose's work reflects the ______ role.

A)broker/advocate
B)convener/mediator
C)activist
D)planner

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Contributing to the professional body of knowledge is one purpose of the ______ role.

A)convener/mediator
B)researcher/scholar
C)broker/advocate
D)colleague/monitor

Question 5

Illustrate ways in which social justice and human rights are integrated into the core purposes of social work as explicated by the General Assemblies of the IASSW and the IFSW.

Question 6

Describe ways social workers in their roles as activists and advocates could address human rights issues.

Question 7

The social work roles of enabler, facilitator, planner, and colleague-monitor are all associated with the ______ function of social work.

A)consultancy
B)outreach
C)resource management
D)education

Question 8

Maintaining professional standards is a function of the ______ role.

A)broker/advocate
B)researcher/scholar
C)colleague/monitor
D)activist

Question 9

Evaluate the purpose of information as a central component to empowerment at various client system levels.

Question 10

Provide examples of how the roles associated with consultancy, resource management, and education serve as means for addressing social justice issues and human rights concerns.

Question 11

Generalist social work integrates direct practice, policy analysis and formulation, and research and evaluation.Illustrate what practice knowledge and skills are needed to carry out these activities.

Question 12

______ is a social work function intended to bring about a better understanding of choices, to supply information about options, and to identify problems for subsequent action.

A)Advice
B)Education
C)Consultancy
D)Assessment

Question 13

Michael Williams applies adult learning principles to the staff development training modules he designs.His job focuses on the social work function called ______.

A)education
B)consultancy
C)empowerment
D)resource management

Question 14

Maria Lopez works with the coalition made up of representatives from local social service agencies to identify and address gaps and barriers in the social service delivery network.Which social work role does Maria's work with the coalition represent?

A)Broker/advocate
B)Activist
C)Coordinator
D)Convener/mediator

Question 15

Prepare a position statement that compels social workers to achieve the professional expectation to contribute to the knowledge base of practice through their research and scholarship role.

Question 16

Prevention activities are primarily ______ in nature.

A)educational
B)medical
C)psychological
D)social

Question 17

Analyze the common elements or themes evident in the various roles and strategies associated with the function of consultancy for problem solving.

Question 18

The local

A)professional liability
B)on-the-job training
C)knowledge development
D)professional acculturation

Question 19

Compare and contrast the social work functions of sonultancy, resource management, and education.

Question 20

Stella Rosenthal works in an aging services resource and referral program.She links clients to community based resources for older adults.Her role is that of a ______.

A)facilitator
B)networker
C)broker/advocate
D)teacher