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What is case management in social work?

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You’ve learnt: The psychology (and abnormal psychology) The socioeconomic theories, and why there is still poverty Sociology But then you come into Day 1 of your social work career, and you hear people saying, You just have to ‘case manage’ this. How’s the case management for this client? Let’s start with the theory.

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Case Manager Stress Relief For Social Worker Performance Anxiety

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Performance anxiety can often add to the high stress experienced by social work case managers. After all, social worker performance isn’t about how many widgets you make or how much profit you brought to the bottom line. It’s about helping real people deal with real life problems.

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Case management system and heavy workloads hindering ‘skilled’ social workers, Ofsted finds

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Ofsted has praised social workers at a West Midlands council for their efforts to keep families together, while warning that high caseloads and case management system issues risk undermining their good work. “Due to this lack of oversight, there is potential for children’s plans to drift.”

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Case Management Software-How it Helps in Human Service Case Management

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You've probably noticed that there are many software alternatives available online if you manage client information for NGOs or human services organizations. Let's look at human service case management and it's relationship with technology created for that industry.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Download this guide to learn the five things case management software must do.

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Important Tips for New Case Managers

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Let's share some diehard tips for the newbie case managers and a refresher for our brilliant veterans. There will always be a learning curve, but in an industry, that's experiencing large numbers of job burnout and turnover, tips for newcomers can be a lifesaver.

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Why Do Caseworkers Need Case Management Software?

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Some non-profits, however, lag behind because their caseworkers are hesitant to adopt cloud-based case management software. Caseworkers are hesitant to switch to case management solutions because of the learning curve , aversion to technology, and the complexity of software.