Social Work Policy
Social work policy refers to principles that promote social welfare to marginalized individuals in society through social and economic justice. The social work profession is the practical use of social values to improve individuals’ quality of life. Social work professionals work in a variety of settings, such as schools, hospitals, and counseling centers (Popple & Leighninger, 2019). Micro-level practice refers to individualized intervention for behavior change, while the macro-level practice is the large scale intervention through community engagement for social development. Social work policy provides a framework for social health professionals to carry out interventions at both the micro and macro levels.
The macro practice level focuses on addressing behavioral or relationship challenges of an individual while macro practice level majors on solving large-scale societal problems through advocacy. Social workers reform drug addicts and individuals with self-identity issues at micro-level intervention. At the macro-level intervention, social work professionals work with the government to formulate policies and legal frameworks that bring social and economic change outcomes (Steen, 2012). Social workers also solicit funds from local governments to assist communities at macro level mode. Micro and macro levels of social work practice dominate social work professionals as they work collectively with individuals, communities, families, and reform institutions and governments.
In conclusion, social work policy outlines the social values and skills needed for social work professionals to carry out their mandate. Social work professionals discharge their duties at two levels, which include social intervention at both micro practice and macro practice. Macro and macro-level approach impacts on restoring social functions of the vast social structure as well as the small unit of society. To promote social work policy, micro and macro modes of practice necessitate additional resources. In social work, micro and macro methods of interventions form the basis for analyzing challenges and providing solutions for the individual, group, or society.