INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
WORK
GOALS AND
SCOPE OF SOCIAL
WORK
OBJECTIVES
Define Social Work
Identify the goals and scope of
social work
WHAT IS SOCIAL
WORK?
is an academic discipline and
profession that concerns itself
with individuals, families,
groups and communities in an
effort to enhance social
functioning and overall well-
being.
SOCIAL FUNCTIONING
refers to the way in which
people perform their social
roles, and the structural
institutions that are provided to
sustain them
“ Social Work as a practical
profession designed at helping
people address their problems
and matching them with the
resources they need to lead
healthy and productive lives.”
- Australian Association of Social
Workers
PICTURE
ANALYSIS
QUESTIONS:
What can you depict
from the pictures?
What do you think is the
story behind the pictures?
What makes it social
work?
COMMUNITY IMMERSION
TYPHOON VICTIMS
HOME FOR THE AGED
STREET CHILDREN
What would be the
principal goal of social
work based on the
pictures/video
presented?
CARING
CURING
CHANGING
THE GOAL ON CARING
Caring refers to the heart of social
work and it focuses on the well-being
or the welfare and comfort of the
individual and community.
The goal on caring involves the
enhancement of the quality of life
in prisons, the upgrading and
humanizing services in nursing
homes etc.
THE GOAL ON CURING
Curing refers to the aspect of treating
people with problems in social
functioning.
Techniques:
Popular counseling approches
(family therapy, behavior
modification, gestalt therapy
etc.)
THE GOAL ON CHANGING
Changing refers to the active
participation of the social workers in
social reforms.
THE GOAL ON CHANGING
This goal comes from a perspective
that there is a persistence of poverty,
environmental destruction, and social
disintegration.
One of the most significant goals of
social work because it contributes in
the struggle to pursue a lasting social
change.
GROUP ACTIVITY: THINK AND
SHARE
Group 1: Adoption and Foster Care
Group 2: Residential Care and
Protective Services
Group 3: Family Life and Family
Planning
Group 4: Public Assistance and
Social Insurances
Group 5: Community Planning and
Community Development
RESIDENTIAL CARE
 Group care home or a
residential treatment center.
 These are for children
exhibiting anti-social behaviors
that require intensive treatment.
 Social Workers are involved in
sustaining a helpful connection
between the child and the
family and in preparing plans
for the return of the child to
his/her home.
REFLECTION PAPER NO. 1:
What will motivate you to
consider engaging in social
work?
What traits must you have to
become an effective social
worker?
SHORT BOND PAPER.

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    GOALS AND SCOPE OFSOCIAL WORK
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    OBJECTIVES Define Social Work Identifythe goals and scope of social work
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    WHAT IS SOCIAL WORK? isan academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well- being.
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    SOCIAL FUNCTIONING refers tothe way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided to sustain them
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    “ Social Workas a practical profession designed at helping people address their problems and matching them with the resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives.” - Australian Association of Social Workers
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    QUESTIONS: What can youdepict from the pictures? What do you think is the story behind the pictures? What makes it social work?
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    What would bethe principal goal of social work based on the pictures/video presented?
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    THE GOAL ONCARING Caring refers to the heart of social work and it focuses on the well-being or the welfare and comfort of the individual and community. The goal on caring involves the enhancement of the quality of life in prisons, the upgrading and humanizing services in nursing homes etc.
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    THE GOAL ONCURING Curing refers to the aspect of treating people with problems in social functioning. Techniques: Popular counseling approches (family therapy, behavior modification, gestalt therapy etc.)
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    THE GOAL ONCHANGING Changing refers to the active participation of the social workers in social reforms.
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    THE GOAL ONCHANGING This goal comes from a perspective that there is a persistence of poverty, environmental destruction, and social disintegration. One of the most significant goals of social work because it contributes in the struggle to pursue a lasting social change.
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    GROUP ACTIVITY: THINKAND SHARE Group 1: Adoption and Foster Care Group 2: Residential Care and Protective Services Group 3: Family Life and Family Planning Group 4: Public Assistance and Social Insurances Group 5: Community Planning and Community Development
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    RESIDENTIAL CARE  Groupcare home or a residential treatment center.  These are for children exhibiting anti-social behaviors that require intensive treatment.  Social Workers are involved in sustaining a helpful connection between the child and the family and in preparing plans for the return of the child to his/her home.
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    REFLECTION PAPER NO.1: What will motivate you to consider engaging in social work? What traits must you have to become an effective social worker? SHORT BOND PAPER.