This course defines social vulnerability and identifies factors contributing to vulnerability at community, individual, and family levels. You'll analyze the intersection of attributes with vulnerabilities, evaluating the impact of situational and environmental factors. The curriculum covers holistic approaches, intervention methods, phases of intervention processes, addressing privilege, power, and oppression, and establishing evidence-based practices. Real-world examples and innovative strategies enhance your understanding, preparing you to navigate diverse social landscapes.

After the successful completion of this course, you will understand the following;

• Understand the concept of intervention in social work and its significance.
• Identify the three levels of social work intervention methods and their application.
• Comprehend the phases involved in the social work practice intervention process.
• Recognize the importance of addressing privilege, power, and oppression in social practice.
• Appreciate the significance of evidence-based social work and its role in improving practice.
• Learn how to establish evidence-based practices in the field of social work.
• Explore real-world examples of evidence-based practice in action.
• Gain insight into the barriers that can hinder the implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Develop innovative strategies to advance the field of social work.
• Analyze the intersection of multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice issues within the context of social practice.
• Learn aspects of multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice.
• Examine the practical application of social work values and ethics in addressing issues related to race, ethnicity,
• gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, religion, and ability.
• Utilize behavioral and social science theories to inform social practice concepts and skills in promoting diversity and social justice.
• Develop strategies to address privilege, power dynamics, and oppression when working with diverse individuals and groups in social practice.
• Understand the dynamic transactional relationships between individuals, families, and their social environments.
• Explore the roles of a social worker, including counselor, clinical social worker, group facilitator, mediator, and advocate.
• Recognize the paramount importance of adhering to social work values and ethics across various practice roles.
• Emphasize the significance of developing and maintaining effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Apply essential interpersonal skills, such as active listening, empathic responding, contracting, and critical and creative thinking, in sociowork practice.

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience.

1. Social Worker
2. Clinical Social Worker
3. Community Advocate
4. Counselor
5. Group Facilitator
6. Mediator
7. Family Support Worker
8. Crisis Intervention Specialist

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