Neapibrėžtumo Aspektai Socialiniame Darbe

Rimkus, Valdas

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“…Recent research demonstrating positive attitudes toward role legitimacy in social work with people who have alcohol use problems also suggests that Lithuanian social workers encompass alcohol abuse issues in their professional field. This might be a positive reflection of reduced role insecurity, a problem that is particularly relevant to Lithuanian social work ( Rimkus, 2015 ) and prominent in the field of addiction social work ( Galvani & Hughes, 2010 ; Livingston, 2014 ; Loughran et al, 2010 ). Importantly, this research was focused on a previous unspecified sample of social workers, meaning that it was only asked whether they met clients with alcohol usage problems in daily practice, but it was not asked whether social workers were taking active therapeutic or any other specific actions to the drinking problems.…”

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“…However, to successfully address social concerns and satisfy the needs of vulnerable people, the profession still faces obstacles, such as the need for more evidence-based resources and support. In addition, the role of social work in Lithuania still faces great uncertainty, which is reinforced by changes in policies and regulations, limited resources, complex social problems and various dilemmas without a clear solution ( Rimkus, 2015 ). Social workers in Lithuania are required to work with a range of settings and populations, creating a diversity of tasks that aggravate the expectations of their profession, and, as a consequence, might affect the efficiency of client and community care.…”

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“…This is especially true in complex cases, such as problematic alcohol use, when a social worker has to deal with the client's practical day-to-day issues and simultaneously faces an emotional and psychological demanding situation. Thus, the overall objective of social work education in Lithuania is to prepare professionals who can use the most recent research, balance the interests of diverse communities and respond to unpredictable situations ( Rimkus, 2015 ). This article is an attempt to include knowledge in social work with individuals with alcohol usage problems in Lithuania and is a part of a doctoral dissertation focusing on an in-depth analysis of social work with individuals with alcohol usage problems in Lithuania; it belongs to several articles that consistently explore this phenomenon ( Kievišienė, 2022 ; Kievišiene & Skaffari, 2020 ).…”

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Exploring Lithuanian social workers’ attitudes towards individuals with alcohol usage problems

Kievišienė

2023

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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Aim: Social workers are at the front line of helping individuals experiencing alcohol usage, due to their professional duties, ideology and values that underpin it. In Lithuania, where social work still continues to develop in both practice and education, it is crucial to supplement with relevant information to strengthen social work's response to issues with alcohol usage. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore social workers’ attitudes towards individuals with alcohol usage problems. Methods: In total, 149 Lithuanian social workers completed a web survey that gathered information about education, work experience and workplace, and filled in the Short Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Perception Questionnaire (SAAPPQ) to measure their attitude towards individuals with alcohol usage problems. Results: The social workers showed a positive attitude towards individuals with alcohol usage problems (mean 35.81 [SD 4.8]). Attitude domain analysis revealed Role Legitimacy (91.3% above the midpoint) to reflect the most positive attitudes and Work Satisfaction (24.2% above the midpoint) to reflect the least positive attitudes. Those with master's degrees scored higher on the total SAAPPQ (t = −2.44, p = 0.016) and its subscales Work Satisfaction (t = −2.52, p = 0.013) and Therapeutic Commitment (t = −2.21, p = 0.029). Having 6–13 years of work experience (mean SAAPPQ = 37.02 [SD 5.11]) was associated with a more positive attitude compared to those with less than 5 years of experience (mean SAAPPQ = 34.08 [SD 3.87]). Conclusion: Although social workers understand their professional responsibility to work with individuals with alcohol usage problems, their dedication to work, motivation and task-specific self-esteem are low. The results also support education, as those with master's degrees showed more positive attitudes. This study further encourages support for social workers just beginning their career, who might report lower attitudes towards individuals with alcohol usage problems.

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Exploring Lithuanian social workers’ attitudes towards individuals with alcohol usage problems

Kievišienė

2023

Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

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“…Asmens lygmuo savyje implikuoja žinias, įgūdžius, patirtis, požiūrius, gebėjimus ir asmenines savybes, procesas priklauso nuo procedūrų ir priemonių, o teikiant paslaugą svarbus dalyvavimo laipsnis, kokybė ir savalaikiškumas. Socialinio darbo aplinkybių kompleksiškumas apima ne tik įvairių socialinio darbuotojo vaidmenų atlikimą, bet ir tarpinstitucinį bendradarbiavimą bei skirtingų sričių specialistų įtraukimą (Rimkus, 2015). Priešingu atveju, siekiant patenkinti asmens poreikius, kyla intervencijų fragmentacijos grėsmė dėl socialinio darbo ir kitų sričių specialistų negebėjimo dirbti kartu derinant veiksmus bei dalijantis patirtimi (Gvaldaitė, 2004).…”

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Tarpinstitucinis Bendradarbiavimas Atvejo Vadybos Procese, Teikiant Pagalbą Socialinę Riziką Patiriančioms Šeimoms

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Raudytė

2023

Tiltai

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In this article, we analyse the process of case management in the context of inter-institutional cooperation while providing aid to families at social risk in Lithuania. According to the theoretical framework, effective inter-institutional cooperation depends directly on the communication practice, and is oriented towards certain strategic goals, building a more effective system of social services, and improving opportunities for aid for families. In order to argue for the importance of inter-institutional cooperation as a significant aid tool for families at social risk, it is appropriate to examine the experiences and expectations of the participants in the process related to the management of interdependency between organisations and involvement in the exchange of necessary resources. With the help of analyses of the practice of inter-institutional cooperation in the case management process, we attempt to emphasise the essential factors in and obstacles to effective inter-institutional cooperation, assembling aid providers, planning, providing aid to the child and (or) family, and cooperating with government and local authority institutions, and other organisations.

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“…Based on the insights of the authors of scientific literature (Adams et al, 2009;Raipa, 2011;Ife, 2012;Gvaldaitė et al, 2014;Rimkus, 2015;Fook, 2016;Gečienė & Raišienė, 2019;Čižikienė, 2020), EU strategy papers and legislation, the authors of the article single out the following principles that determine the leadership of social service providers:…”

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The Expression of Managerial Leadership in Social Service Organizations

Čižikienė

Urmanavičius

2021

SIE

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The aim of social service organizations that provide modern social services is to give quality social services that would help a person (family) to become independent and able to integrate into society. Successful operation of organizations is ensured by the ability of managers to lead, motivate employees to achieve the set goals, and promote cooperation with stakeholders. Therefore, managerial leadership is especially important to influence the activities of the members of the organization, creating conditions for continuous improvement and cooperation. A leader must be able to bring employees into a team, evaluating achievements and facilitating social interaction between team members, and strive to continually improve employees’ ability to provide individual, customer-oriented services. The aim of the article is, based on theoretical analysis and empirical research, to highlight the peculiarities of managerial leadership in social service organizations and to define the influence of leadership in the process of providing social services to employees, service recipients, and stakeholders. The research revealed what the most important characteristics, personal qualities, and competencies of a leader in an organization are and what influence managerial leadership has when organizing and providing quality social services. The research identified the aspects of managerial leadership that would help ensure successful operation of organizations when providing effective support to those experiencing exclusion in the community.

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Neapibrėžtumo Aspektai Socialiniame Darbe

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Exploring Lithuanian social workers’ attitudes towards individuals with alcohol usage problems

Exploring Lithuanian social workers’ attitudes towards individuals with alcohol usage problems

Tarpinstitucinis Bendradarbiavimas Atvejo Vadybos Procese, Teikiant Pagalbą Socialinę Riziką Patiriančioms Šeimoms

The Expression of Managerial Leadership in Social Service Organizations

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