1. Assignment 2 policy identification(paper sold two times)!rated a+
According to the Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5: Engage in Policy
Practice:Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social
welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state,
and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social
policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy
development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and
implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and
they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers
recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational,
environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable
about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation.Walden’s MSW program
expects students in their specialization year to be able to:Evaluate the implication of
policies and policy change in the lives of clients/constituents.Demonstrate critical thinking
skills that can be used to inform policymakers and influence policies that impact
clients/constituents and services.This assignment is intended to help students demonstrate
the behavioral components of this competency in their field education.To prepare: Working
with your field instructor, identify a social problem that is common among the organization
(or its clients) and research current policies at that state and federal levels that impact the
social problem. Then, from a position of advocacy, identify methods to address the social
problem (i.e., how you, as a social worker, and the agency advocate to change the problem).
You are expected to specifically address how both you and the agency can effectively engage
policy makers to make them aware of the social problem and the impact that the policies
have on the agency and clients.The Assignment (2-3 pages):Identify the social problem
(Teen Homelessness)Explain rational for selecting social problemDescribe state and federal
policies that impact the social problemIdentify specific methods to address the social
problemsExplain how the agency and student can advocate to change the social problem
