SOWK 494 Field Practicum Seminar II
Signature Assignment Rubric
PLO 7 – Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities
EXEMPLARY
PROFICIENT
DEVELOPING
EMERGING
Initial
Assessment
:Q1
25
Cleary identifies the
developmental stage of each
client according to Erik
Erickson’s Psycho-social
developmental stages.
Recognition of and a fully
relevant discussion of the one
client in transition from one
stage to another. Thoroughly
discusses a way the client’s
dilemma impacts the
developmental stage for each
client.
22
Mostly identifies the
developmental stage of each
client according to Erik
Erickson’s Psycho-social
developmental stages.
Recognition of and a mostly
relevant discussion of the one
client in transition from one stage
to another. Somewhat thoroughly
discusses a way the client’s
dilemma impacts the
developmental stage for each
client.
18
Somewhat identifies the
developmental stage of each
client according to Erik
Erickson’s Psycho-social
developmental stages. Some
recognition of and partial
discussion of the one client in
transition from one stage to
another. Discusses in a
superficial way a way the
client’s dilemma impacts the
developmental stage for each
client.
15
Poorly or limited identification
of the developmental stage of
each client according to Erik
Erickson’s Psycho-social
developmental stages. Little to
no recognition of and limited or
no discussion of the one client in
transition from one stage to
another. Doesn’t or barely
discusses a way the client’s
dilemma impacts the
developmental stage for each
client.
Assessment
Questions: Q2
25
The top three priority needs of
the client system are fully
identified and thoroughly
discussed. Rationale for these
needs is thoroughly discussed
and relevant to identified needs
Three to five questions are fully
developed that are 1) necessary
to establish priority needs, 2)
completely relevant to the
current situation.
22
The top three priority needs of the
client system are mostly
identified and thoroughly
discussed. . Rationale for these
needs is mostly thoroughly
discussed and relevant to
identified needs All of the
following are included, but at
least one element is less than
complete: Three to five questions
are mostly developed that are 1)
necessary to establish priority
needs, 2) completely relevant to
the current situation.
18
The top three priority needs of
the client system are only
partially identified and are not
thoroughly discussed. Rationale
for these needs is superficially
discussed and/or is not relevant
to identified needs. All of the
15
The top three priority needs of
the client system are not fully
identified or thoroughly
discussed. Rationale for these
needs is not or is barely
discussed and/or is not relevant
to identified needs At least one
following are included, but at
least one element is less than
complete: Three to five
of the following is not
included, and/or more than
one element is less than
complete: Three to five
questions are somewhat
developed that are 1) necessary
to establish priority needs, 2)
completely relevant to the
current situation.
questions are not fully
developed that are 1) necessary
to establish priority needs, 2)
completely relevant to the
current situation.
Social Worker
Intervention –
Q3
Intervention:
Q4
Intervention:
Q5
30
Clearly identifies at least three
different resources and 1
advocacy group. All required
information is included for each
resource. Clearly summarizes
how these resources are relevant
and likely to address each of
clients’ priority needs from Q2.
30
Clearly discusses the rules for
establishing residency in the
local area that pertains to
receiving prescription drug
coverage through medicare in
the local area. Fully discusses
two potential barriers to
accessing coverage for elderly
clients in local area. Barriers
discussed are highly relevant to
the client issues posed. Provides
one resource available to aid
elderly in navigating insurance
and healthcare concerns and is
highly relevant to the couple in
the vignette.
27
Mostly identifies at least three
different resources and 1
advocacy group. Most required
information is included for each
resource. Mostly summarizes how
these resources are relevant and
likely to address each of clients’
priority needs from Q2.
27
Mostly discusses the rules for
establishing residency in the local
area that pertains to receiving
prescription drug coverage
through medicare in the local
area. Mostly discusses two
potential barriers to accessing
coverage for elderly clients in
local area. Barriers discussed are
mostly relevant to the client
issues posed. Provides one
resource available to aid elderly
in navigating insurance and
healthcare concerns and is mostly
relevant to the couple in the
vignette
25
Clearly describes and discusses a
synopsis of their intervention
plan. Identifies two relevant
examples of how the worker
clearly fosters collaboration of
the clients in the planning
process. The examples are
clearly specific statements or
questions that promote client
collaboration.
22
Mostly describes and discusses a
synopsis of their intervention
plan. Identifies two relevant
examples of how the worker
mostly fosters collaboration of the
clients in the planning process.
The examples are mostly specific
statements or questions that
promote client collaboration.
22
Somewhat identifies at least
three different resources and 1
advocacy group. Some required
information is included for each
resource. Somewhat summarizes
how these resources are relevant
and likely to address each of
clients’ priority needs from Q2.
22
Somewhat discusses the rules for
establishing residency in the
local area that pertains to
receiving prescription drug
coverage through medicare in
the local area. Some discussion
of two potential barriers to
accessing coverage for elderly
clients in local area. Barriers
discussed are somewhat relevant
to the client issues posed.
Provides one resource available
to aid elderly in navigating
insurance and healthcare
concerns and is somewhat
relevant to the couple in the
vignette
18
Somewhat describes and
discusses a synopsis of their
intervention plan. Identifies two
examples of how the worker
somewhat fosters collaboration
of the clients in the planning
process that may not be clearly
relevant to the clients. The
examples are somewhat specific
statements or questions that
promote client collaboration.
19
Poorly identifies at least three
different resources and 1
advocacy group. Little required
information is included for each
resource. Poorly summarizes
how these resources are relevant
and likely to address each of
clients’ priority needs from Q2.
19
Limited discussion of the rules
for establishing residency in the
local area that pertains to
receiving prescription drug
coverage through medicare in
the local area. Poorly discusses
two potential barriers to
accessing coverage for elderly
clients in local area. Barriers
discussed are limited in
relevance to the client issues
posed. Doesn’t provides a
resource available to aid elderly
in navigating insurance and
healthcare concerns and has
little to no relevance to the
couple in the vignette
15.5
Limited or doesn’t describe and
discuss a synopsis of their
intervention plan. Poorly
identifies two examples of how
the worker fosters collaboration
of the clients in the planning
process. The examples are
limited or don’t specify
statements or questions that
promote client collaboration.
Paper
formatting and
writing/APA
15
Paper is in correct APA format
for content, in-text citations with
a proper title and reference page.
Content is limited to 5-7 pages
(excluding title and reference
page) and has appropriate
headings for each question
answered. Each section of the
question is fully answered.
Proper use of grammar,
punctuation, sentence structure
and transitions are utilized
effectively throughout the paper.
13
Paper is mostly in correct APA
format for content, in-text
citations with a proper title and
reference page. Content is
limited to 5-7 pages (excluding
title and reference page) and
mostly has appropriate headings
for each question answered. Each
section of the question is mostly
answered. Proper use of
grammar, punctuation, sentence
structure and transitions are
mostly utilized effectively
throughout the paper.
11
Paper is somewhat in correct
APA format for content, in-text
citations. Title and reference
page are somewhat correct with
some errors. Content is limited
to 5-7 pages (excluding title and
reference page) or exceeds by 1
page and has some appropriate
headings for each question
answered. Some of each section
of the question is answered. Use
of grammar, punctuation,
sentence structure and transitions
are occasionally utilized
effectively throughout the paper.
9
Paper is limited in the use of
correct APA format for content,
in-text citations. Title and
reference page have format
errors. Content exceeds 5-7
pages (excluding title and
reference page) by more than 1
page and has limited or no
appropriate headings for each
question answered. Little of
each section of the question is
fully answered. Use of
grammar, punctuation, sentence
structure and transitions are
infrequently utilized effectively
throughout the paper.
SOWK 494 SIGNATURE ASSIGNMENT
PLO 7 – ASSESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES
Reynolds Assessment
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Social workers understand that assessment is an ongoing component of the dynamic and
interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals,
families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand theories of
human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and apply this
knowledge in the assessment of diverse clients and constituencies, including individuals,
families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand methods of
assessment with diverse clients and constituencies to advance practice effectiveness. Social
workers recognize the implications of the larger practice context in the assessment process
and value the importance of inter-professional collaboration in this process. Social workers
understand how their personal experiences and affective reactions may affect their
assessment and decision-making. Social workers:
Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from
clients and constituencies;
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-inenvironment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of
assessment data from clients and constituencies;
Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical
assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies;
and
Select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research
knowledge, and values and preferences of clients and constituencies.
Vignette
You are a social worker at a “congregate meal site” located in a Senior Citizens highrise apartment complex. Seniors from the community can come and receive a low-cost or
free meal at this site. During lunch, one of residents introduces you to his friends Bill and
Martha Reynolds, age 71 and 65 respectively - and asks if you can help them. Bill & Martha
SOWK 494 SIGNATURE ASSIGNMENT
PLO 7 – ASSESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES
used to live in Las Vegas and Bill retired seven years ago. Martha was a volunteer for the
local elementary school prior to Bill retiring. Four months ago, Martha had a small stroke
and was hospitalized. She was then transferred to a rehab program where she stayed for
two months. When she was released to their home, she continued receiving home nursing
and physical therapy two times a week to help her get stronger. She was doing great and
those services were scheduled to end this week. Then late last week their home, into which
they have sunk all of their life savings, was destroyed by a freak desert tornado. They did
not have homeowners insurance that covers tornados. So they have come to live in your
local area. They are staying in a close by motel and are on the waiting list for the complex.
The wait list is 6-8 months. Bill and Martha have no children and spend most of his
retirement travelling, entertaining friends and enjoying their home.
They both have Medicare insurance and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan.
Between them they receive a total of about $2,100 from Social Security “the third of every
month.” But they have almost nothing in the bank now, because they’ve been paying for
gasoline, restaurant meals, and motels. Martha needs a refill for an expensive medicine she
takes to prevent another stroke, but none of the pharmacies here will accept her insurance
without approval from their insurance provider, who is out-of-state. The Reynolds are
currently awaiting approval from a local health care provider so they don’t have to pay for
the medicine out of pocket, but haven’t yet established residency.
Bill relates to you, “I feel so bad. We never imagined things could go so wrong.
We’ve worked hard all of our lives and we’ve got nothing to show for it. I don’t even know
where we’re going to sleep tonight. I feel like I’ve totally let my Martha down. Here we are
homeless, broke, and begging for a handout. I don’t know what to do anymore.” Bill breaks
down and begins to cry.
Questions
1. Identify the developmental stage of each client according to Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Developmental stages (remember that a person can be in transition between
two stages). Discuss one result of how the impact of these client’s dilemma can
impact the developmental stage for these clients.
SOWK 494 SIGNATURE ASSIGNMENT
PLO 7 – ASSESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES
2. Assess and identify the client’s top three (3) priority needs. Discuss your rationale
for identifying these needs as the priority. Include three to five relevant questions
you would explore with this couple to establish the priority need in this case.
3. (a) Identify and provide details of three relevant local resources and one advocacy
group available to elder community members in your area. (b)Research and
provide agency information (e.g. name, locations, contact info, summary of services
and populations served) of the selected resources and advocacy group available in
your community. (c)Discuss your rationale on how these resources are likely to
address your client’s identified priority needs.
4. (a) Research and identify any rules in your area for an elderly person to establish
residency and receive medicare/prescription coverage (You will have to research
changes in medicare when moving to another state). (b) Discuss two potential
barriers for accessing coverage with displaced or homeless elderly from outside the
local area and pertains specifically to your current client’s situation. (c) Discuss one
resource you can contact in your local area, to find out how to help these client’s
navigate the insurance and health care concerns they have?
5. Identify and discuss a brief synopsis of your intervention plan for these clients.
Provide two examples of how you will foster the client’s collaboration in the
planning process. (specifically write out your collaborative questions or statements
that will promote client involvement).
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