This interview must be completed face to face or virtually with an agency. If you are employed in a social services position please choose another agency, however, if you are employed at a social services agency in another capacity you may interview someone at your agency. This assignment reflects CSWE competencies 1 and 2.
You will submit a 4-6 page APA-formatted paper that is typed, double-spaced, using 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), and is free from spelling and grammatical errors. This paper must be cited with information from all sources used, both within the text and at the end of the paper. Include at least 10 scholarly references. including course text DuBois, B. & Miley, K. K. (2013). Social Work: An Empowering Profession, (9th ed.) Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN-13: 978-0-205-84894-2
During your virtual visit please address the following areas:
Populations served (include diversity)
Services offered to clients, and families
Funding source (grants, United Way, donations, etc.)
What type of agency (for-profit, non-profit, public, private, etc.)?
Social workers daily duties
Do they have a volunteer program, if yes, what are the requirements What are the agency’s biggest challenges?