Skills for Social Work Macro Practice

by Berger; Candyce

• ISBN13: 9780415777254
• ISBN10: 0415777259
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2020-02-12
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This innovative text introduces macro practice in social work for generalist social work students, focusing on key skills for working in this area. Beginning with a general overview, the text goes on to discuss core knowledge such as the social science background and ethical issues. It covers vital skill development in: cultural competency; managing organisation and community culture; communication; groupwork; effective meetings; leadership; managing chan≥ program development; social marketing and evaluation. Finally, it looks separately at community work, policy and human service management. Skills for Social Work Macro Practicewill be valuable to graduate generalist social work students. Designed to fit with CSWE's educational priorities, knowledge, values and skills are integrated throughout and test questions will measure student's learning. It will also be a useful to social work practitioners making the transition from micro to macro levels.

Table of Contents

Part I: Cross-Cutting Knowledge, Values and Skills 1. Overview of Macro Practice in Social Work 2. Knowledge, Values and Ethics in Macro Practice 3. Cultural Competency within Systems and Organizations 4. Organizational and Community Culture 5. Communication Skills 6. Group Process 7. Promoting Effective Meetings 8. Leadership 9. Mobilizing Change 10. Planning and Program Development 11. Social Marketing 12. Evaluation Techniques for Macro Practice Part II: Domains of Practice 13. Community Organizing 14. Policy Practice 15. Human Services Management