The purpose of this assignment is for the student to demonstrate knowledge of a social service organization, the social worker’s role in the social services
delivery system, and how these organizations respond to social problems. It is designed to help the student understand how the social service delivery
system best serves the needs of at-risk, marginalized communities. Special attention is given to the organization’s work with at-risk, marginalized clients,
which provides an opportunity to implement a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework to a service delivery organization. In addition, problem analysis
provides an opportunity for the student to apply acquired knowledge related to poverty, trauma, and oppression experienced by marginalized groups and
communities. It allows for the acquisition of the knowledge, values, and skills identified in social work community practice through social service
organizations
The organizational assessment and social problem analysis paper include eight areas:
a) Provide a descriiption of the type of agency/organization and its vision, mission, values, and goals. b) Describe and discuss the ways in which the
organization’s vision, mission, values, and goals align with the social work profession’s values. c) Discuss the agency’s organizational structure (include an
organizational chart) and the types of services and resources it provides to the community. d) Discuss who are the agency’s primary clientele or
constituency. e) Identify the specific social problem as it impacts the community served by the social service organization and the conditions of the time that
brought it to the attention of the organization. f) Utilize critical thinking skills to explain what were the social, economic, and political forces (including
local/state/federal policies in play that drew attention or influenced the social problem? Discuss social and economic justice issues, existing historical
trauma, changing demographics, and other elements relevant to the specific community and the social problem. h) Based on the knowledge you have gained
about the organization, the social problem(s) it addresses, and the service delivery system complete the following: I. Discuss what you believe are the
strengths of the organization and areas for growth and improvement? ii. Using a trauma-informed lens, what recommendations would you offer to improve
the overall service delivery system of the organization?
Students are required to utilize the APA format for all written materials and assignments. The assignment must meet a minimum of five (5) narrative pages,
not including the title, abstract, or references pages. The student must also include a minimum of five (5) scholarly references from professional literature
sources that must be used to support this assignment.
