SOCW6500 Agency Presentation Week 4

Various agencies contribute to the social services offered in social work practice. Although the goal of many social work agencies may appear the same—to offer social services to clients who need them—each agency provides a unique approach or opportunity to deliver those needs.

As a future social worker, understanding the position of your agency in reference to the world of social work practice might provide valuable perspectives for applying your professional skills.

For this Assignment, research the agency you are working with for your field education experience. Examine the characteristics of your agency in reference to the field of social work and the types of services offered to clients.

The Assignment (8–10 PowerPoint slides):

Create an Agency PowerPoint Presentation that includes the following: Agency- Contemporary Family Services, Inc

• A definition of the characteristics of the population(s) served by your agency – low income at risk youth, adolescents and adult
• A description of the sources of funding for your agency – Maryland Medicaid
• An explanation of the agency’s mission statement and a comparison to your agency learning agreement – On website
• A description of the organizational structure of your agency OMHC (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, LCSW-C, LGSW, Office staff) Psychiatric Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Specialist, Direct care workers)
• Include 2 peer reviewed reference and speaker notes