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ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A school psychologist and a school nurse are collaborating on an individualized education program (IEP) for a fourth-grade student.

Early in this process, a strengths-based assessment was performed, involving the boy and his family. What is the primary focus of a strengths-based assessment?
A) Determining whether the child possesses strengths
B) Identifying the child's skills, resources, and abilities
C) Determining whether the child's strengths outweigh his vulnerabilities
D) Identifying community strengths that can be mobilized for the boy and his family

Question 2

A client with mental illness has been the victim of apparent discrimination by the co-operative board of the building where he has lived for several years.

The client's social worker believes that the matter can likely be resolved without legal action and has made contact with the board chairperson. In what role is the client's social worker functioning?
A) Counselor
B) Teacher
C) Enabler
D) Social broker/advocate

lin77x · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Development of the comprehensive, multisystem plan begins when the family and care coordinator bring team members together to discuss and document the strengths, concerns, and needs of a child and family. Key to this process is when the team conducts a strengths-based assessment to identify skills, resources, and abilities, as well as available assets in the home, school, and community. Every person possesses strengths, although these vary markedly between individuals.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
A social worker who is acting in the social broker/advocate role acts as an intermediary representing the clients' interests. This social worker is not performing as a counselor, teacher, or enabler.