Scw 3541

Community Work

Facilitator: Nemutandani V
Lecture 3
Date: 22/3/2022
Previous Lecture Summary
by Students
 What are the phases of community work
 What is the purpose of the first step
 What systems are involved in community work
 Aspects to be considered when you plan intervention in a
contextual community
 What is the socio, economic and political context of the
community
 Possible expectations from all sectors: employer organisation;
stakeholders and community
 Possible practice models to be identified for interven
 STEP 2: IDENTIFY AND
ANALYZE THE PROBLEM

This step aims to identify the specific impediments (obstacles)

that would be the focus for service delivery
 Important to know the community- to avoid events that may
impact negatively on the community’s social functioning
 Identify the problem with the community
 Identify the location of the problem and who is affected
STEP 2: IDENTIFY AND
ANALYZE THE PROBLEM

 What is the extend of the problem (how many people

affected and indirectly affected)
 What caused the problem
 How long has it been in existence
 Any reasons why it has not been dealt with
 Identify between a need and a want
 Does the community understand the problem
STEP 2: IDENTIFY AND
ANALYZE THE PROBLEM

 The community’s felt need and real needs will not be

the same
 Decide on prioritizing the needs of the community
 Steer the community towards addressing urgent and
important needs

There are three categories of need

Normative need:
Occurs when there is a gap or deficiency between what is
desirable (ideal) and what actually exists
STEP 2: IDENTIFY AND
ANALYZE THE PROBLEM

Comparative need:
It compares to the characteristics of those who are receiving a
particular service or opportunity with those who do not

Felt or expressed need

Is the need felt or desired by the individual and might not be
important to everyone and does not reflect a real need of
the community
Do a feasibility study: readiness of the community to deal
with the impediments; availability of resources; the
impediments impact on the community and the workability of
the process
TASK – GROUP ACTIVITY

 The chief at Maungani village has approached your office to

assist with the elderly abuse that has become a norm in the
community.
 Based on the knowledge that you have acquired over the two
stages, demonstrate your understanding of the 2 steps in a group
presentation

 Due date: 30 March 2022