SCWK 2301 - Assessment And Case Management

Institution:

Angelina College

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Description:

Three hours credit. Exploration of procedures to identify and evaluate an individual's and/or family'sstrengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs in order to develop an effective plan of action. Topics include oral and written communications essential for assessment, screening, intervention, client information and referral. Student will assess his/her own needs to begin the process of separation of their needs versus perceived client needs; practice verbalization of personal needs to gain skills in assisting clients in their development of self-disclosure; identify the components of the problem-solving process and implement them in the development of case management skills; complete appropriate and professional written descriptions of client behavior and gather relevant information to develop a social history; utilize standardized methods and procedures for obtaining corroborative information from significant secondary sources regarding the clients; outline and apply knowledge of client rights and issues of confidentiality and ethics while processing client information and establishing an effective worker/client relationship; and examine the literature related to ethical and cultural issues crucial to the delivery of social services to different populations. Three lecture hours each week. Prerequisites: CMSW 1313.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.angelina.edu

Phone Number:

(936) 639-1301

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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