Competence #1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior. PB.1 Makes ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context 1 2 3 4 5 PB.2 Uses reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations 1 2 3 4 5 PB.3 Demonstrates professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication 1 2 3 4 5 PB.4 Uses technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 PB.5 Uses supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: Competence #2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice. PB.6 Applies and communicates understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels 1 2 3 4 5 PB.7 Presents her/himself as a learner and engages clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences 1 2 3 4 5 PB.8 Applies self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: Competence #3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice. PB.9 Applies her/his understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels 1 2 3 4 5 PB.10 Engages in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice 1 2 3 4 5 Comments:
Competence #4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice. PB.11 Uses practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research 1 2 3 4 5 PB.12 Applies critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings 1 2 3 4 5 PB.13 Uses and translates research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: Competence #5: Engage in Policy Practice PB.14 Identifies social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services 1 2 3 4 5 PB.15 Assesses how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services 1 2 3 4 5 PB.16 Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: Competence #6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. PB.17 Applies knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. 1 2 3 4 5 PB.18 Uses empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: Competence #7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. PB.19 Collects and organizes data, and applies critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies 1 2 3 4 5 PB.20 Applies knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies 1 2 3 4 5 PB.21 Develops mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies 1 2 3 4 5