Case work with individuals and families is once again increasingly in the focus of specialist discussions in social work. The performance and quality requirements for case work are becoming ever greater, since people's living conditions have changed, their problem situations have changed and often become complex, multi-burdened problem situations. Added to this is the increase in the legal right to professional assistance.
For some time, attention has therefore been focused on the concept of case management, which could represent a qualified continuation of social individual case assistance.
Table of Contents
- Prologue
- Definition of case management
- Historical development of case management
- Axiology of Case Management
- Theoretical background of case management
- Central functions of case management
- Systems Theory
- Praxiology of Case Management
- Fields of action and areas of application
- Overview of different phase models
- The phase model according to Manfred Neuffer
- Key qualifications of the Case Manager
- Possibilities and Limitations of Case Management in Social Work
- Epilogue
Objectives and Key Themes
This text aims to provide a comprehensive overview of case management in social work, tracing its historical development, defining its core concepts and key functions, and exploring its potential and limitations.
- Definition and evolution of case management
- Theoretical frameworks underpinning case management
- Practical applications of case management in social work
- Key qualifications and skills of case managers
- The role of case management in addressing complex social problems
Chapter Summaries
- Prologue: The prologue introduces the increasing need for individualised social work in a context marked by complex client needs and heightened demands on social work professionals. It highlights the challenges of providing coordinated and effective support in a fragmented system.
- Definition of case management: This chapter defines case management as a process of coordinating and managing resources and services to meet individual needs. It explores different perspectives on case management, emphasizing the need for client empowerment and the development of resource networks.
- Historical development of case management: This section traces the origins of case management in the United States, emphasizing its emergence as a response to the fragmentation of social services and the need for more cost-effective and efficient social work practices.
- Axiology of Case Management: This chapter focuses on the ethical principles and values underpinning case management, examining the philosophical foundations that inform its practice and its relationship to broader social and political contexts.
- Theoretical background of case management: This section explores the theoretical frameworks informing case management, such as systems theory. It delves into the central functions of case management and its application in different contexts.
- Praxiology of Case Management: This chapter focuses on the practical aspects of case management, examining its fields of action, areas of application, and the use of phase models in service delivery. It also discusses the key qualifications and skills needed for effective case management practice.
Keywords
The text focuses on key concepts such as case management, individual case assistance, client empowerment, resource network development, social work practice, social services, and coordination of services. It explores the practical application of case management in the context of complex client needs and examines the role of case management in navigating fragmented social service systems.
- Quote paper
- Sarah Giehring (Author), 2008, Case Management. A brief overview, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1170804
