Social Work Core Competency 1 – Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Social Work Core Competency 1 – Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply
Field Course Assignments –Complete these in the course when assigned.
a- make 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.
b- use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations.
c-demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance, and oral, written, and electronic communication.
d-use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes.
f- use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.
Familiarize self with clients’ rights and respect these at all times and adhere tothe NASW Code of Ethics.
__Advocate for those who are incapacitated, incompetent and those who cannot represent their own best interests.
__Discuss personal values in supervision when they conflict with the values of the profession.
__Discuss case scenarios with my supervisor and faculty liaison that require ethical reasoning.
Seek guidance when you experience and ethical dilemma.
__Dress professionally, use appropriate, professional language and behavior.
__Adhere to agency polices about technology and record keeping.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Assignments:
Blog entries on supervision, use of self, confidentiality and boundaries.
Process Recording on Values and Ethics
1.For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you gain competence in ethical and professional behavior (be specific).
2.For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker:
Social Work Core Competency 2 – Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply
Field Course Assignments –Complete these in the course when assigned.
a-recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice
b-make ethical decisions applying the standards of the social work ethical codes
c-tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts
d-apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions
__Interact with those who are different from you based on age, SES, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
__Discuss in supervision and in class the strengths of engaging diversity and the challenges you have when engaging difference.
__Engage in self-refection about personal biases related to client population and discuss with supervisor.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Assignments:
Week 7 – Focus on diversity, including a blog post on the diversity represented in your agency and a process recording focused on cultural competency in your agency.
1.For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage diversity and difference in practice (be specific):
2.For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage diversity and difference in practice:
Social Work Core Competency 3- Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply
Field Course Assignments –Complete these in the course when assigned.
a-apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels.
b-engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice.
__Identify barriers clients face when accessing services at my agency or at other agencies and discuss during supervision.
__Discuss with supervisor about how social, economic, and environmental factors affect client outcomes.
__Work with instructor/supervisor to engage advocacy for needs and services for clients.
__Become familiar with a local or national organization that advocates for your population.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Assignments:
1.For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice (be specific):
2.For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you advance human rights and justice:
Social Work Core Competency 4 – Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply
Field Course Assignments –Complete these in the course when assigned.
a-use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research.
b-apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.
c-use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.
__Research the context and treatment models used by the agency.
__Read current research/literature on best practices with the population you serve. Discuss those articles with your supervisor. (See assignment in SOCW6500)
__Work with your supervisor to create a brief-interview questionnaire that could be used during an intake process with your population. (see assignment in SOCW 6510)
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Assignment:
Assignment to find 5 research articles for best practices in your agency setting.
SOCW6510 (Field II) Assignment:
Use the articles identified in quarter 1 of Field 6500 to develop a short questionnaire that could be used with your client population during intake
1.For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice (be specific).
2.For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you improve use research in your practice:
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