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Case Presentation Project

By: Shtika Moody


3/15/2017
SWK 4910 Field Seminar
Introduction
Define: (APS/Intake) Adult Protective Services (APS) provides
protective services to disabled adults, 18 years of age or older who are
alleged to be abused, neglected, or exploited and in need of protection.
APS Social Workers evaluate the reports and assess the disabled adult's
capacity to consent for services.
First I introduced myself to him to build a rapport because I did not want
him to feel scared. I knew by doing this he would open up to me much
better about his situation and it would help me as well. I asked him what
was his name and what did he like doing with his free time. I asked him
did he know what confidentiality was and he said, No. I told him
anything we talked about today will stay between us unless he says he
plans to hurt himself or threaten someone or seriously hurt someone then
I would have to report it. Also, I told him that Im here to listen to him
and I will not judge him in any way.
What are some biases you had going into the
interview?

Before doing the intake on a 19 year old white male, I


was a little nervous, because:
I did not know what to expect from him. I felt this
way because, he is younger than me and I did not
want to make him feel uncomfortable to talk to me.
I also had a biases because of his preview self-
harmful behavior.
And I felt as if this was a case of lack of parenting,
that has lead to out of control teen.
What were some value differences between you and
the client?

My values
God
Family
Respect
Human Dignity and Worth: Treat others as I want to be treated
Honesty

Client values
Family
Friends
Trust
Love
Assessment

Strengths:
Ability for insight
Ability for growth
Readiness for a change

Limitations:
Lack of support system
Medication non-compliance
Lack of funding
Homeless
What events or life experiences have shaped
them into the person they are?
He informed me that he feels as if his
mother treats him wrong and his daddy
left him in North Carolina because he
found another woman. He stated that he
got kicked out of school when he was
only 17 because teachers dont like him.
Client informed me that he wants to go
back to school to get his GED. Client
also informed me that he shot himself
with crossbow in an attempt to take his
life because his mother doesnt like him.
The client mother is single and raising
three other children. Client has two
sisters 15, 17 and a brother 10 years age
that live in the house with him. The
client is dealing with depression and
currently taking medication for it. All
these issues are causing the client to
show bad behaviors and moods.
What is the staff recommendation about diagnosis,
Interventions or treatment?

Assistance with Medicaid services


Referral for outpatient mental health service/ Family counseling
Short-term goals: Referral to community college or community
center (follow up in 2 weeks for progress)
Short-term goals: Medication compliance (within 30 days)
Long-term goals: GED (9 mons.- one year)
What does research say on their
diagnosis/problem/treatment?
Research stated: [that teenage depression, mental, and
emotional disorder are no different medically from
adult depression. Depression isnt a condition
people can snap out of, or simply cheer up from.
Its a real medical condition that can affect a persons
life in every manner if its not treated properly.
Depression can change someone personal life, school
life, work life, social life and family life.]
What changes do recommend for the agency
or service (Needs of agency, changes, and
rights issues)?
Client recommendations
My recommendations for the client are to follow up on all the
interventions we previously discuss as well as working on his GED.

Agency recommendation
I think that Hoke County DSS does a great job with getting clients
the services they may need, but these are my recommendations for
improvements:
Reduced caseloads for workers
Hire more works to reduce the caseload in order to meet deadlines.
Hire more specialty workers such as therapy and counselor
References

Krans, B. (2017). Adolescent Depression. Healthline.


Retrieved 17 March 2017, from
http://www.healthline.com/health/adolescent-depressi
on#Overview1
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