fic social work interventions and/or presenting problems. Theoretically, macro practice is essentially generalist in that it addresses those mechanisms by means of which social workers maximize organizational resources, networks, and linkages to provide for a comprehensive approach to problem amelioration and social service delivery. Demonstrating such competence is integral to developing the ability to assist social work organizations in achieving goals and objectives.
Subsequent sections of this study will answer questions regarding the specific organization with which the researcher works, the literature regarding work with this population and its presenting problem, an overview of various meetings held by the researcher to address macro practice goals, and a summary and conclusion presenting implications for continued development as a professional social worker.
The agency with which the writer is associated is known as Imani House, located at 3950 East 51st Street in Kansas City, Missouri. The central focus of the social work provided at Imani House is on drug rehabilitation. Through a variety of programs, men, women, adolescents, and entire families are served. Individual, family, and group interventions are available.
In addition, Imani House has developed a case management strategy to maximize local resources use and to provide clients with a broad array of related services. There are linkages between this agency and such groups as Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and a host of public sector social welfare providers ranging from the local housing authority to the schools, medical centers, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and the public welfare system.
Services provided at Imani House run the gamut of traditional social work interventions from individual counseling to group therapy. However, most Imani House clients at some time also receive services from groups such as AA and N...