{"id":231,"date":"2021-03-23T22:06:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T22:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swpro.org\/amccraw\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2021-04-30T13:32:39","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T13:32:39","slug":"7-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swpro.org\/amccraw\/bsw-portfolio\/core-competencies\/7-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"7. Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups,\u00a0Organizations, and Communities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Workers<\/strong> understand that assessment is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge in the assessment of diverse clients and constituencies, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand methods of assessment with diverse clients and constituencies to advance practice effectiveness. Social workers recognize the implications of the larger practice context in the assessment process and value the importance of inter-professional collaboration in this process. Social workers understand how their personal experiences and affective reactions may affect their assessment and decision-making. Social workers:<\/span><\/p>\n

7.1 collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies;<\/span><\/p>\n

7.2 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;<\/span><\/p>\n

7.3 develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies; and<\/span><\/p>\n

7.4 select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research knowledge, and values and preferences of clients and constituencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reflection:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The meaning of this competence is to apply knowledge of human behavior while assessing a client’s specific needs. It is important for a social work professional to strive to have a deeper understanding of each client’s life experience, so that they can help them to the best of their ability. I understand that assessment plays a key role in helping a client reach their goals and progress. This competency challenges me to explore human behavior theories, trauma theories, and unique disorders that I may encounter while working in my profession. My commitment is to learn from my clients, so that I can best serve them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Competency 1: Evidence of Practice<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

While attending Southern Adventist University and studying my BSW, I engaged in a variety of activities that helped me to develop and master this competency.<\/span><\/p>\n

School work:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My evidence from class work is best represented through the client case presentation<\/a>\u00a0I gave in my senior Integrative Seminar class. For this assignment I was instructed to choose one of my clients from my practicum, present their case to the class, and facilitate time for classmates to find interventions and give feedback. Through this experience I learned the importance of collaboration to assess clients and find research-informed interventions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Field: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The documents listed below are examples of the program evaluation forms I created and administered to all returning clients at Mending Arrow Ranch (MAR). These forms were administered to clients and their guardians at the beginning of Spring sessions in March 2021. I created three versions of this assessment to accomodate guardians, older children, and younger children. The Emoji-Scale was used for younger children, the Child Evaluation was designed for older children, and the Guardian form was designed for adults. Below I have included all three of the forms we used to assess the effectiveness of the Mending Arrow Program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2021 Guardian Program Evaluation<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2021 Child Program Evaluation<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

2<\/a>021 Emoji-Scale Program Evaluation <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Outside Evidence:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My evidence from my outside course work is a daily behavioral assessment<\/a>\u00a0I created for my adult client who has been diagnosed with autism. I collaborated with my client’s ABA (Applied Behavior Analyst) to create this behavioral checklist. I currently use this checklist to assess my client’s daily behaviors, mood, motivation level, and take notes when nessesary. I chose this evidence because It demonstrates my ability to develop\u00a0assessment tools for my clients.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups,\u00a0Organizations, and Communities Social Workers understand that assessment is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and the social environment, …<\/p>\n

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