Social Work Core Competency-
5- Engage in Policy 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-identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services. b-assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access of social services. c-apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. __Become familiar with local, state, federal and agency policies that affect the client population and discuss them in supervision and in class. __Explore how the service delivery in the agency is affected by social welfare policies. __Find opportunities at the agency or in advocacy organizations to work with others to advocate to advance human rights and justice. Add other activities here: SOCW 6500 (Field I) Assignment: Policy Paper Assignment SOCW6510 (Field II) Assignment: Policy Paper identifying policies that affect a sub-population of the clients served at the agency For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in policy practice (be specific). For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage in policy practice:6- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors – Check at least one from each category Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned. a-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies. b-use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies. Individuals __Show care, empathy, and genuineness with clients to initiate professional relationships with clients. __ Other engagement activities with individuals: Families __Initiate professional relationships with families to support client needs. __ Other engagement activities with families: Groups __ add community activity __ Other engagement activities with groups:: Organizations __Consult with organizations to assist with client needs. __Other engagement activities with Orgs: Communities __connect with community organizations that provide services related to the clients you serve. __Other engagement activities Communities: SOCW 6500 (Field I) –First 11 weeks Blog on use of self SOCW6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks Week 1 and 2 focus on engagement with a blog and process recording For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific). For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your engagement skills: 7-Assess
Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the
end of the quarter
Agency Activities to help you
achieve the expected behaviors- Check at least one from each category
Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when
assigned.
a-collect and organize data, and apply critical
thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies
b-apply 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.
c-develop mutually
agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment
of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies.
d-select appropriate
intervention strategies based on the assessment, research, and values and preferences
of clients and constituencies.
Individuals:
__Utilize agency appropriate forms,
tools, and processes to assess clients’ needs, strengths, and limitations to
inform appropriate intervention strategies.
__Other assessment activities with individuals:
Families:
__Assess
family support systems for clients that support intervention goals and
strategies.
__Work
with families to assess needs, strengths, and limitations in order to provide
resources and services.
__Other
assessment activities with families:
Groups:
__
Work with groups to assess needs and to inform group intervention goals and
strategies.
__
Develop a needs assessment that would inform the design and development of a
group for clients.
__Other
assessment activities with groups:
Organizations:
__
Discuss with your supervisor the needs of clients, the strengths of the
services offered, and the areas where more services may be needed.
__
Assess how other organizations assist with client needs and where there may
be gaps in services.
__Other
assessment activities with organizations:
Communities:
__assess
the role the community plays in providing services for your clients
(financial, legislative, representative, etc.) Discuss your findings with
your supervisor.
__Other
assessment activities with organizations:
SOCW6500 (Field I) – First 11 weeks
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based
practices used in agency setting.
SOCW 6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks
Week 3
and 4 devoted to the assessment process, with assignments of blogs and
process recordings.
For
Student: After Reviewing the
Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help
you assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be
specific):
For
Student: Write
two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your assessment
skills:
8-Intervene with
Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities, and Organizations
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-critically choose
and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities
of clients and constituencies.
b-apply knowledge of human
behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other
multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and
constituencies.
c-use
inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial
practice outcomes.
d-negotiate, mediate,
and advocate with an d on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies
e-facilitate effective
transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals.
__Use agency-appropriate processes to
help clients set goals.
__Discuss with supervisor relevant
prevention strategies with clients served.
__Utilize prevention strategies with
clients.
__Participate in interdisciplinary
team meetings
__Assist clients by negotiating,
mediating, and advocating for needed services.
__Talk with supervisor about planning
for termination with clients.
__Work with clients to transition
services when they transition from your service.
Add other activities here:
SOCW 6500 (Field I) First 11 weeks
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based
practices used in agency setting
SOCW 6510 (Field II) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 5 and 6 focus on intervention
with assignments of blogs and process recordings.
Week 9
focuses on termination (ending services) with clients.
For
Student: After Reviewing the
Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help
you intervene with individuals, families, groups, communities, and
organizations (be specific):
For
Student: Write two goals that
you want to achieve to help you apply appropriate intervention strategies:
9- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 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-select and use appropriate methods for evaluation outcomes. b-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes. c-critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes. d-apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro level. __Explore how the agency assesses outcomes for its clients and discuss with supervisor. __Explore if funding sources at the agency require certain outcomes and discuss with supervisor. __Meet with clients to assess the progress of their goals and make changes in treatment plans as necessary. __Evaluate how support resources support client needs. Add other activities here: SOCW 6500 (Field I) First 11 weeks Agency presentation will have you explore the funding sources for your agency, which may tie to their client success/outcomes. SOCW 6510 (Field II) Second 11 weeks Weeks 7 and 8 focus on evaluation of client success with assignments of blog posts and process recordings. For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you evaluate your practice and outcomes with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific). For Students: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you understand how to evaluate clients and other systems:
