Which of the following is listed as a social work role in the Problem Solving Process?

• A. Mobilizer
• B. Counselor
• C. Investigator
• D. Educator

Answer: (A)

In the problem solving process, action and coordination are what move plans forward. The mobilizer is the role that embodies this, focusing on bringing people together, coordinating resources, and driving the implementation of solutions. A mobilizer identifies who needs to be involved, facilitates collaboration, rallies support, and helps sustain momentum as actions are put into place. This is why it’s listed as part of the problem solving process. By contrast, a counselor centers on emotional support and therapy, an educator shares information and teaches new skills, and an investigator concentrates on gathering data. While those roles are important in other contexts, they don’t inherently drive the mobilization and execution of a plan that the mobilizer role is designed to accomplish.