The Generalist Intervention Model

Question 1

What is the The Generalist Intervention Model (GIM)

Answer 1

“GIM is a practice model providing step-by-step direction concerning how to undertake the planned change process, which is generally directed at addressing problems”

Question 2

What are the three major features of GIM

Answer 2

1. assumes worker has eclectic knowledge base, wide range of skills to target any size system, and professional value base
2. seven-step planned change process
3. virtually any problem may be addressed from multiple levels of intervention

Question 3

Planned change steps in GIM:

Answer 3

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Step 1: Engagement
Step 2: Assessment
Step 3: Planning
Step 4: Implementation
Step 5: Evaluation
Step 6: Termination
Step 7: Follow-Up

Question 4

Engagment:

Answer 4

Step 1: Engagement
Worker orients self to problem
Establish communication and relationship with client and others

Question 5

Assessment

Answer 5

Step 2: Assessment
Four substeps:
Identify your client
Assess the client-in-situation from micro, mezzo, macro, and diversity perspectives
Cite information about client problems and needs (e.g., variables affecting problem)
Identify client strengths

Question 6

Planning

Answer 6

Step 3: Planning
Involves planning what to do
Eight substeps:
Work with the client
Prioritize problems
Translate problems into needs
Evaluate levels of intervention for each need
Establish goals
Specify objectives
Specify action steps
Formalize a contract (p. 47)

Question 7

Implementation

Answer 7

Step 4: Implementation
Actual doing of the plan
Client and worker follow plan to attain goals

Question 8

Evaluation

Answer 8

Step 5: Evaluation
Evaluate the extent to which goals were achieved
Decision to end case or reassess to establish new goals

Question 9

Termination

Answer 9

Step 6: Termination
Carry out a number of end tasks with client

Question 10

Follow-up

Answer 10

Step 7: Follow-Up
Check-in later with client to monitor ongoing effects of work