Generalist Intervention Model (GIM)

Generalist Intervention Model(GIM)The Problem Solving Process (or Social Work Helping Process)Problem IdentificationAssessmentEvaluationData-collectionTerminationIntervention/implementationPlanning/goal-settingThe Generalist Intervention ModelIs a practice model providing step-by-step direction concerning how to undertake the planned change process, which generally directed at addressing problems (Ashman, 1999)

3Three major features of GIM:It assumes that workers acquire an eclectic knowledge base, a wide range of skills to target any size system, and a professional value base.

Foundation of Generalist PracticeKnowledgeSkillsValuesFields of PracticeCommon GeneralistProfessional EthicsSystem TheoryMicroIdentification of Personal ValuesEcological PerspectivesMezzoCurriculum Content AreasMacroThree major features of GIM:It assumes that workers acquire an eclectic knowledge base, a wide range of skills to target any size system, and a professional value base.Its core seven-step process emphasizes on the assessment of clients strengthsEngagementAssessmentPlanningImplementationEvaluationTerminationFollow-upDiscontinue contactReassessmentThe 7-step planned change processStep 1: EngagementEstablishing rapport or harmonious relationship with client and target systems in order to communicate and get things done. Out-all demeanor, including our ability to convey warmth, empathy and genuineness may enhance engagement. Step 2: AssessmentIs the differential individualized and accurate identification and evaluation of problems, people in situations and of their interrelations, to serve as a sound basis for the helping intervention (Siporin, 1974).knowing, understanding, evaluating, individualizing, or figuring out (Meyer, 1995) .

- Is the investigation and determination of variables affecting an identified problem or issue as viewed from micro, mezzo and macro perspectives.

Assessment Sub-steps:Identify your clientAssess the client-in-situation from micro, mezzo and macro perspectivesCite information about client problems and needsIdentify clients strengthsPlanningPlanning specifies what to be done. Objectives are specified, responsibilities assigned, and the who-will-do-what-by-when process in clearly established.Sub-steps: Work with the clientPrioritize problemsTranslate problems into needsEvaluate levels of intervention for each needEstablish primary goalsSpecify objectivesFormalize contract

ImplementationActual doing of the planMicroMezzoMacroFollow PlanMonitor ProgressRevise PlanComplete planEvaluationApplication of Research principlesGoalExtent AchievedChoose to Terminate or ReassessThree major features of GIM:It assumes that workers acquire an eclectic knowledge base, a wide range of skills to target any size system, and a professional value base.Its core seven-step process emphasizes on the assessment of clients strengthsGeneralist approach virtually any problem may be analyzed and addressed from multiple levels of interventionStep 1: EngagementStep 2: AssessmentMicroMezzoMacroStep 3PlanningPlanningPlanningStep 4ImplementationImplementationImplementationStep 5EvaluationEvaluationEvaluationStep 6TerminationTerminationTerminationStep 7Follow UpFollow UpFollow Up