Assignment Overview

To implement new strategies at the macro level in social work, it  is necessary to provide clear leadership and direction. It is also  necessary to address how strategy changes are sustainable and improve  the quality of social work services. The purpose of this assignment is  to help you practice these skills.

By successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAS and generalist behaviors:

• Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice.      
  • C5.GP.A: Identify social policy at the local, state, and  federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to  social services.
  • C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and  advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic,  and environmental justice.        
    • Related Assignment Criterion:          
      • 1. Summarize the problem and relevant peer-reviewed literature.
      • 2. Integrate best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to address the problem.
• Competency 6: Engage With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.      
  • C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social  environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary  theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.        
    • Related Assignment Criterion:          
      • 1. Summarize the problem and relevant peer-reviewed literature.
      • 2. Integrate best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to address the problem.