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WorksheetsSocial Casework
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The following are the components of Casework except:
The place
The person
The problem
The agency
A type of agency that has a full authority and responsibility for its casework function.
The agency
Primary Agency
Secondary Agency
Department of Social Welfare and Development
This type of agency derives its social welfare purpose from the host agency.
The Agency
Primary Agency
Secondary Agency
Department of Social Welfare and Development
These refer to the physical set up, finances, policies, services and manpower of the social casework agency which could have either a primary or secondary purpose.
The Person
The problem
The Place
The Process
Which of the following is an example of primary setting in social work?
school social workers
medical social worker
DSWD
psychiatric clinics
One type of a service in dealing with an interpersonal conflict among family members as well as difficulties in their role performance or emotional distress.
Family counseling
A person is viewed as:
A biopsychosocial-cultural-spiritual being
Aside from the Material resources of the agency, what is the thing they also offer?
Services
Material resources
What is the most decisive resources of an agency?
manpower
What attitude should a caseworker display to help the client feel self-esteem and open up?
Strictness and professionalism
Attentiveness, warmth, and receptivity
Formality and distance
Authority and control
Why is it important for a caseworker to maintain a relationship with the client?
To monitor their daily routines
To ensure they depend on the caseworker
To enable the client to continue seeking help
To keep control of the situation
Understanding human behavior and personality helps the caseworker to:
Diagnose the client medically
Write detailed reports
Apply communication and role theory effectively
Avoid emotional involvement
A caseworker must use the family’s strengths along with which of the following?
Government policies and procedures
Spiritual and cultural dimensions
The client’s education level
Business and economic theories
Knowing how to use agency and other available resources helps the caseworker:
To reduce paperwork
To work independently
To address all facets of the client’s problem
To avoid working with the client directly
Why must a caseworker be secure in their identity and competence?
To be able to work alone
To understand their salary and benefits
To work effectively with other professionals
To avoid emotional burnout
Purposeful use of authority by the caseworker is important because:
It shows they are in control
It encourages the client’s independence
It builds fear in the client
It prevents professional boundaries
Filipino clients often expect:
Complete independence from the caseworker
Legal advice only
Direction or action to be initiated on their behalf
To handle everything without assistance
What challenge might arise when a client is not verbal or introspective?
They may be overly confident
They expect the caseworker to take the lead
They refuse any form of help
They over-rely on family support
Which of the following best describes the role of paraprofessionals in the helping process?
They provide legal advice and make clinical diagnoses.
They offer support services under the supervision of professionals.
They manage the agency’s finances and budgets.
They make all key decisions in the client’s treatment plan.
The following are examples of paraprofessionals except:
Social work aide
Teacher assistant
Community health worker
Licensed psychologist
