Reference no: EM133776081

As a social worker responsible for providing academic, emotional, and behavioral support for students enrolled in a community summer program. The program offers a range of academic courses in a structured educational environment. Students can explore academic interests, engage in hands-on learning experiences, and participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports, performing arts, community projects, and leadership development. The most compelling benefit of the program is that students can earn credit for high school classes.

Jasmine (13 years old) and Maya (12 years old) Waters are sisters who are enrolled in the program. Jasmine excels in the program and demonstrates remarkable self-discipline to complete her activities. She has taken advantage of several opportunities in the program and the program facilitators have commended her for her focus and efforts. They have even submitted an application on her behalf to be placed in a more advanced summer program next year. However, Maya has been struggling to find value in the program. The program facilitators note that Maya regularly completes program activities with a poor attitude and is often disciplined for engaging in disruptive or disrespectful behavior.

A social worker has been asked to speak with the sisters' parents to inform them that Maya will be asked to leave the program if the misbehavior continues. After speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Waters, you learn they are very concerned about Maya and share some of her risky behaviors they have observed at home. For example, Maya has been sneaking around to spend time with a much older boyfriend, despite her parents' attempts to keep her away from him. Mr. and Mrs. Waters report they have seen inappropriate text messages and photos between Maya and her boyfriend. Maya seems highly focused on her boyfriend and shows increasing disinterest in her friends and family.

The parents are desperate for Maya to stay in the program and state that because Jasmine is very protective of Maya, Jasmine will certainly leave the program if Maya is asked to leave the program. Additionally, Maya struggles academically and her parents were hoping the program could help her be more successful throughout the school year. Both parents work long hours and are unable to afford supervision during the summer. They rely on the program to provide a structured and productive routine for their daughters.

1. What issue(s) will the client present to the social worker?
2. How is the issue related to a family issue or concern?
3. What is the professional and/or ethical intervention strategy the social worker will exemplify?
4. How will the social worker demonstrate a professional and/or ethical intervention? Note: Incorporate a professional and ethical dilemma the social worker must address or navigate.