Generalist Intervention Model Paper

To start off, in this paper I will use the information that I have learned about the Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) as well as the Hernandez family case to explain how I would use each stage of the GIM to work with the family. Second, I will discuss the impact of diversity on this case. Third, I will discuss, evaluate, and critique the social workers in the case, the group intervention, and the agency.
After watching and reading about the Hernandez case I have came up with a plan to use with the family that addresses all the stages of the Generalist Intervention Model (GIM). “The Generalist Intervention Model (GIM) is a practice model providing step-by-step direction concerning how to undertake the planned change process, which is generally

“Engagement is the initial period where you as a practitioner orient yourself to the problem at hand and begin to establish communication and a relationship with others also addressing the problem”(Kirst-Ashman, K.K. & Hull, G.H., 2015, p.36). During this first process I will introduce myself as their social worker and have my clients introduce themselves as well. During this first process I will learn what their background and family information is so that I can give them the best possible support and help. I would also make sure that they know whatever we speak about will be kept confidential unless there is harm being done to themselves or others. At the end of the engagement process I learned that Juan Hernandez is a 27-year-old male. Juan works at an airport in the baggage department and works many hours of overtime to make money to support his family. Elena Hernandez is a 25-year-old female who works as a babysitter. Both Juan and Elena are of Puerto Rican descent. They both were raised and still live in New York City. Juan and Elena have been married for 7 years and have two sons. Juan and Elena’s sons are Juan Jr. who is 8 years old and Alberto who is 6 years

“Assessment is the investigation and determination of variables affecting an identified problem or issues as viewed from micro, mezzo, or macro perspectives. Second assessment can involve preparation for intervention at any level of practice. Assessment includes four substeps. Substep one is identifying your client. Substep two assesses the client-in-situation from micro, mezzo, macro, and diversity perspectives. Substep three is citing information about client problems and needs, and substep four is identifying client strengths”(Kirst-Ashman, K.K. & Hull, G.H., 2015, p.37). During this second stage I will gather, arrange, and understand client data from a micro perspective. Next, I would start to prepare for an intervention speaking about attending parenting classes. I will also try to pull out the client strengths and limitations. At the end of the assessment process I was able to understand the problem that they were faced with. Juan Hernandez, Jr. told a school staff member that his parents punish him by making him kneel for hours while holding an encyclopedia in each hand. Due to this Juan and Elena were referred to the Administration for Children Services (ACS) for abuse allegations for the way they punish their