SOCIAL WORK CORE COMPETENCIES Chris Martin 1 Professional

SOCIAL WORK CORE COMPETENCIES Chris Martin

1. Professional Identity q. Demonstrate Professional Demeanor q. Use supervision q. Support access of services to clients q. Dress appropriately in the agency and school systems

2. Being Ethical q. Make ethical decisions by apply NASW Code of Ethics q. Identify and manage personal values in a professional matter q. Apply Ethical Strategies

Critical Thinking q. Effectively research mental health and therapeutic activities for children in public schools q. Analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation qdemonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families

4. Engaging diversity and difference q. Have adequate self-awareness & communication skills q. Be familiar with the different cultures and values of the client

5. Human Rights and Social and Economic Justice qengage in practices that advance social and economic justice qunderstand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination q. Treat everyone in agency and school systems in a profesional manner

6. research-informed practice and practice-informed research quse research evidence to inform practice in the agency and schools q. Use your practice experience to help with research

7. Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment • apply knowledge to understand person and environment • Utilize concepts to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation