LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 1
Lesson 1: Social Work in Government and Private Sector Settings
Social Work in Government Settings
Social workers in government agencies play a vital role in providing essential services such as:
Case management
Individual and group therapy
Psychosocial assessments
Treatment and discharge planning
Substance use counseling and treatment
Policy formulation and program implementation
They work in various institutions such as:
Foster care agencies
Community-based health clinics and hospitals
Schools
Local correctional facilities
Nursing homes
Military and veterans' support programs
In the Philippines, social workers contribute to programs like:
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) – A financial aid program for low-income families.
KALAHI-CIDSS – A community-driven development program.
National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) – A database used to
identify beneficiaries for social programs.
Social Work in Private Sector Settings
Occupational social work in corporate environments involves:
Employee assistance programs
Labor union services
Human resource management offices
Community relations offices
Organizational development initiatives
What’s More?
Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks
1. Social workers in government agencies provide services such as ___________ and ___________.
2. One example of a government social welfare program in the Philippines is ___________.
3. In private companies, social workers may work under the ___________ office to support employees'
well-being.
Activity 2: Matching Type Match the social work setting with its function:
1. Government agencies a. Employee wellness programs
2. Private sector b. National welfare programs
3. Community-based clinics c. Psychosocial support services
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 2
Lesson 2: Social Work in Civil Society, School, and Community Settings
Social Work in Civil Society
Social workers in civil society focus on advocacy and ensuring accountability in government programs. They work in:
Human rights organizations
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Community-based advocacy groups
Key functions:
Mobilizing communities – Organizing people to take collective action.
Advocacy and public communication – Raising awareness on social issues.
Conflict transformation – Mediating disputes within communities.
Promoting social cohesion and solidarity – Encouraging inclusive development.
Social Work in Schools
School social workers help students by:
Conducting bio-psychosocial assessments
Providing counseling services
Developing treatment and discharge plans
Conducting home visits and parental counseling
Organizing student support programs
Social Work in Community Settings
Communities are the center of social work because they are where social issues arise. Social workers in communities address:
Human rights violations
Injustice and discrimination
Social marginalization
Activity 1: Case Analysis Read the following scenario and answer the questions: A local community is experiencing high
unemployment rates, leading to poverty and increased crime. A social worker has been assigned to help address these issues.
What steps can the social worker take to help the community?
Which type of social work setting does this situation fall under?
Activity 2: Picture It Out! Look at the images provided (teacher to insert images of social workers in different settings). Provide
insights in 3-5 sentences per image and classify them under:
Government
Private Sector
Civil Society
School
Community
Reflection:
1. Which social work setting do you find most interesting? Why?
2. How can social work contribute to a better society?