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:
