Spring 2026 SOWK 531 Week 01 - Intro to Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities

A presentation at Heritage University in January 2026 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, MSW Program, SOWK 531

Silhouetted diverse people face each other in vibrant colors, highlighting 'Intro to Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities,' Spring 2026 SOWK 531 Week 01, by Jacob Campbell at Heritage University.

**Object**: Presentation slide**Action**: Lists agenda and objectives**Context**: Educational setting**Text**:- **Week 01 Plan** - **Agenda**: - Follow up on course information - Overview of the generalist intervention model - Case Study considering interagency communication - Exploring professional social work roles - Discuss macro practice and the community impact project - Compare NASW and international ethical principles- **Learning Objectives**: - Describe the generalist intervention model and its application across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice. - Identify and reflect on professional roles at the macro level. - Apply generalist practice principles to organizational and community contexts. - Compare the NASW Code of Ethics with international social work ethical principles. - Explore possibilities for macro-focused community impact projects.

Cartoon figurine of a bearded man stands in packaging, labeled 'Dr. Jacob, Social Work Teacher,' with a laptop, book, and cup. Text highlights: 'Meet Your Instructor,' Dr. Jacob Campbell's credentials and topics like teaching experience and research.

The slide shows a syllabus text document from Heritage University on the left, and bold text 'Questions about the syllabus or the course' on the right, set against a plain background.

Three sections detail significant assignments: Community Impact Proposal (due 03/02/26), Community Impact Presentation (due 04/25/26), Community Assessment Group Project (due 03/30/26). Each section lists objectives and tasks.

A smartphone displays a podcast titled 'Deep Dive' by Kirst-Ashman and Hull (2018). Text beside it reads: 'PODCAST,' 'Generated by Google Notebook LM,' 'Doesn't Replace Reading,' 'Overly sensational.'

Slide presents 'Generalist Practice' framework; includes a seven-step process diagram and text on macro practice connection. Features foundational concepts: knowledge, skills, values, terminology, and target systems like macro and micro. Figures 1.1 and 1.3 included. Text: 'Watch MindTap Chapter 1 Video Activity: Domestic Violence Prevention' Source: Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2018.

**Object:** Text slide **Action:** Describes case study **Context:** Social work and interagency communication **Text:**- **Title:** Interagency Communication - Chapter 1 Case Study- **Body:** Describes a scenario involving a social worker at the Detroit Neighborhood Center addressing communication issues among professionals working with adolescents.- **Questions:** - How will you contact these professionals and invite them to the meeting? Identify at least three types of information that you will need to gather before the meeting. - What information do you hope to gain from the participants during the meeting? What are your overall goals? - At the conclusion of the meeting, what actions will you ask the attendees to take going forward? - How might this look different in a more rural community? (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2018)

Presentation slide listing 'Professional Social Work Roles in Macro Practice,' including Enabler, Mediator, Manager, and others. A section prompts 'Small Group Discussion' on roles and required skills.

Circle graphic labeled 'Circle Group' with guidelines: respect, speak, listen, trust, and say just enough. Accompanied by questions regarding macro practice, career interest, practicum setting, and community impact ideas.

Slide outlines 'PREPARE' framework steps for macro practice change: Identify Problems, Review Reality, Establish goals, Identify People, Assess costs/benefits, Review Risk, Evaluate success. (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2018).

Text outlines the IMAGINE Model steps: innovative idea, muster support, identify assets, specify goals, implement plan, neutralize opposition, and evaluate progress. Context shows a presentation slide format.

The image shows two documents: 'Code of Ethics' from NASW, and 'Global Social Work Statement of Ethical Principles.' Accompanying QR codes and URLs lead to these resources for comparison.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

13 slides

Description

In our first session, we will orient ourselves to the course’s goals and explore the foundations of generalist social work practice at the macro level. This week is a synchronous class session on Saturday, 01/24/26. Students will read the introduction to generalist practice by Kirst-Ashman and Hull (2018). We don’t have forums this week, but in class, we will be engaging in the following:

Follow up on course information
Overview of the generalist intervention model
Case Study considering interagency communication
Exploring professional social work roles
Discuss macro practice and the community impact project
Compare NASW and international ethical principles

Learning Objectives

Describe the generalist intervention model and its application across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice.
Identify and reflect on the various professional roles social workers engage in when practicing at the macro level.
Apply principles of generalist practice to organizational and community-based contexts through case study and group discussion.
Compare the NASW Code of Ethics with international social work ethical principles.
Explore interests and possibilities for their own macro-focused community impact projects.