Introduction to competence-based social work the profession of caring, knowing, and serving /
"Michael Sherr and Johnny Jones have created an introductory textbook written for the future of social work. Their innovative approach integrates the knowledge of practice, policy, research, HBSE, and field work with the associated skills and practice behaviors necessary for students to become...
| Main Author: | Sherr, Michael E. |
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| Other Authors: | Jones, Johnny M. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Chicago, IL :
Lyceum Books,
[2014]
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| Physical Description: |
xiii, 310 pages : illustations ; 23 cm. |
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| Summary: |
"Michael Sherr and Johnny Jones have created an introductory textbook written for the future of social work. Their innovative approach integrates the knowledge of practice, policy, research, HBSE, and field work with the associated skills and practice behaviors necessary for students to become fully competent social workers by the time they graduate. The case studies that drive this book will engage students and present a clear picture of the profession to help them become invested in enhancing and restoring the well-being of the individuals, groups, and communities they will serve."-- Back cover. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. List of case vignettes -- Introduction -- What is social work? -- What is competence -based social work? -- What do competent social workers do? -- Developing the personal self-awareness for professional social work -- Developing the professional identity for social work --The historical emergence of social work as a profession -- Ethical social work practice -- Human rights and justice -- Diversity in practice --The dimensions of diversity -- Critical thinking --The generalist method of practice: engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate --The fields of social work practice -- Index. "Michael Sherr and Johnny Jones have created an introductory textbook written for the future of social work. Their innovative approach integrates the knowledge of practice, policy, research, HBSE, and field work with the associated skills and practice behaviors necessary for students to become fully competent social workers by the time they graduate. The case studies that drive this book will engage students and present a clear picture of the profession to help them become invested in enhancing and restoring the well-being of the individuals, groups, and communities they will serve."-- Back cover. |
| Physical Description: |
xiii, 310 pages : illustations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781935871392 1935871390 |