PERAN PEKERJA SOSIAL DALAM PELAYANAN PENYANDANG DISABILITAS SENSORIK RUNG WICARA DI LOKA REHABILITASI SOSIAL PENYANDANG DISABILITAS SENSORIK RUNGGU WICARA “MEOHAI” KENDARI

Abstract

This study aims to determine the roles played by social workers in providing services to speech-deaf sensory disabilities in the Social Rehabilitation Workshop for Deaf-Deaf Sensory Disabled Persons, Meohai Kendari. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. Determination of informants in this study using purposive sampling method and the determination of informants in this study, namely the head of the Meohai Kendari workshop, 5 social workers and 2 people who know the role of social workers. The data sources in this research are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques in this study used data collection techniques, data reduction, data assessment, categorization, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the roles of social workers are as liaisons, advocates, educators, case managers, administrators, counselors, task load managers, staff developers, professionals, and agents of social change. Of all these roles there are several supporting and inhibiting factors. With these obstacles, social workers continue to innovate to provide better services.