A client with mental illness has been the victim of apparent discrimination by the co-operative board of the building where he has lived for several years
The client's social worker believes that the matter can likely be resolved without legal action and has made contact with the board chairperson. In what role is the client's social worker functioning?
A) Counselor
B) Teacher
C) Enabler
D) Social broker/advocate
Ans: D
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A social worker who is acting in the social broker/advocate role acts as an intermediary representing the clients' interests. This social worker is not performing as a counselor, teacher, or enabler.
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