Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Social workers understand that intervention is a constant process in social work practice. Social workers understand and evaluate theories of human behavior, person in environment, and interprofessional conceptual frameworks, and integrate cultural variables when intervening with clients and constituencies. Social workers identify, analyze, and implement evidence-informed interventions and engage in interprofessional collaboration to support clients and constituencies in meeting their goals. Social workers support clients effectively through transitions and ending services.
Intervention at the Macro Level
After assessing the current policy and meeting with local organizations to assess for gaps in services, my group and I worked to develop a concept for a program that would address the needs of individuals in the juvenile justice system, utilizing a preventative and trauma informed approach. This project includes the program concept, SMART goals for the program model, and objectives to achieve these goals.
Treatment Planning
This treatment plan was conducted after assessing this client. I supported the client by asking about her needs and struggles in life right now, in addition to asking what she would like to be able to do to develop treatment goals. The client and I worked together to develop manageable objectives and interventions for each goal created.
Competency 8: Demonstrated Skills & Projects
Impact Analysis & Key Insights
Reflection on Practice: I have developed skills from working as a peer in the social work field, so I am confidently able to utilize a trauma informed approoach, motivational interviewing, and OARS to intervene with clients. I have developed treatment planning skills throughout my time in the social work program at GVSU and have grown in my ability to establish motivational congruence during treatment planning based on how I phrase things in conversation with clients that are involuntarily receiving services.
Future Implications: Moving forward, I hope to strengthen my ability to support clients who are involuntary to mobilize change by becoming more skilled in developing motivational congruence when working with clients.