Competency 2.1.2: Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Competency Suggested Learning Activities / Tasks Examples of Ways to Monitor / Evaluate Activities PB 2.1 Recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice Discuss personal/ethical/value dilemmas with supervisor Review CSWE Code of Ethics Feedback from supervisor regarding performance Approval of written documentation by supervisor Co-facilitation of group with supervisor Direct observation by supervisor Review of audio or videotaping of performance by supervisor Client satisfaction measurement tools Pre- and post-test measurement Feedback from personnel in other agencies Suggested changes are adopted in agency Peer review Self-assessment of personal growth Single Subject Design Research PB 2.2 Make ethical decisions by applying standards of the NASW Code of Ethics Discuss Code of Ethics with supervisor Discuss agency policies and how they fit with the code of ethics PB 2.3 Tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts Identify agency and client ethical dilemmas caused by external factors (funding cuts, etc) Participate in treatment teams to learn from other professionals about ways of problem solving PB 2.4 Apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions Discuss with other agency professionals how they deal with ethical dilemmas Competency 2.1.3: Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. PB 3.1 Distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including knowledge, and practice wisdom Read professional journal articles that relate to practice/discuss with supervisor Interview agency professionals PB 3.2 Analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation Discuss assessment tools utilized in the agency Shadow supervisor when doing assessments Discuss prevention/intervention methods utilized by agency PB 3.3 Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, Review agency documentation of assessments Perform agency assessments with clients Review completed paperwork with supervisor
and colleagues Identify and practice counseling techniques Competency 2.1.4: Engage diversity and difference in practice. Competency Suggested Learning Activities / Tasks Examples of Ways to Monitor / Evaluate Activities PB 4.1 Recognize the extent to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power Understand different forms of diversity and how it influences work with clients Discuss barriers to services faced by clients Utilize diversity/culture/spirituality in assessment activities Feedback from supervisor regarding performance Approval of written documentation by supervisor Co-facilitation of group with supervisor Direct observation by supervisor Review of audio or videotaping of performance by supervisor Client satisfaction measurement tools Pre- and post-test measurement Feedback from personnel in other agencies Suggested changes are adopted in agency Peer review Self-assessment of personal growth Single Subject Design Research PB 4.2 Gain sufficient to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups Identify client’s strengths Identify own biases and be self-aware of them while working with clients and other agencies/discuss with supervisor PB 4.3 Recognize and communicate understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences List ways clients’ culture helps/hinders them in social systems Research and apply knowledge related to diversity to enhance client well-being PB 4.4 View self as learners and engage those with whom they work as informants Discuss cases and diversity of clients with supervisor Explore and utilize different perspectives when working with diverse clients awareness
PB 6.1 Use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry Read professional journal articles relevant to clients served by the agency Discuss with supervisors effectives forms of intervention utilized with client population Feedback from supervisor regarding performance Approval of written documentation by supervisor Co-facilitation of group with supervisor Direct observation by supervisor Review of audio or videotaping of performance by supervisor Client satisfaction measurement tools Pre- and post-test measurement Feedback from personnel in other agencies Suggested changes are adopted in agency Peer review Self-assessment of personal growth Single Subject Design Research PB 6.2 Use research evidence to inform practice Discuss evaluative tools utilized by agency Discuss theories and perspectives utilized when working with clients and the effectiveness of them Competency 2.1.7: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. PB 7.1 Utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation Understand developmental stages of client population/integrate this into assessment process Practice using systems theory/strengths perspective PB 7.1 Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment Utilize specific interventions to increase understanding of client in environment Draw Eco map of client after assessment activities are completed Competency 2.1.8: Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services. Competency Suggested Learning Activities / Tasks Examples of Ways to Monitor / Evaluate Activities PB 8.1 Analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social Participate in community advocacy event Meet with legislators regarding policy issues Discuss agency policies, strengths and weaknesses Feedback from supervisor regarding performance Approval of written documentation
by supervisor Co-facilitation of group with supervisor Direct observation by supervisor Review of audio or videotaping of performance by supervisor Client satisfaction measurement tools Pre- and post-test measurement Feedback from personnel in other agencies Suggested changes are adopted in agency Peer review Self-assessment of personal growth Single Subject Design Research PB 8.2 Collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action Attend coalition meeting Discuss laws that affect agency with supervisor Competency 2.1.9: Respond to contexts that shape practice. PB 9.1 Continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services Participate in local trainings/workshops relevant to agency issues Develop understanding of technology utilized within the agency PB 9.2 Provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services Develop community resource guide for clients Organize community event to create of social services Competency 2.1.10: Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Competency 2.1.10a: Engagement Competency Suggested Learning Activities / Tasks Examples of Ways to Monitor / Evaluate Activities PB 10a.1 Substantively and affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Develop skills to build rapport/trust with clients Co-facilitate a mutual aid group Feedback from supervisor regarding performance Approval of written documentation