{"id":120,"date":"2025-01-21T20:52:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T20:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swpro.org\/dalexish\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2025-04-29T05:08:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T05:08:20","slug":"9-evaluate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swpro.org\/dalexish\/core-competencies\/9-evaluate\/","title":{"rendered":"9. Evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif\"><b>Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">&#8220;Social workers understand that evaluation 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 evaluate processes and outcomes to increase practice, policy, and service delivery effectiveness. Social workers apply anti-racist and anti-oppressive perspectives in evaluating outcomes. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as inter-professional conceptual frameworks, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge in evaluating outcomes. Social workers use qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating outcomes and practice effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><b>Practice Behaviors:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">select and use culturally responsive methods for evaluation of outcomes; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">critically analyze outcomes and apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (CSWE, 2022).&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">Evaluation is essential to ensuring that social work interventions are effective and truly meet the needs of those they are meant to serve. This competency challenges me to critically reflect on my work, measure outcomes, and make adjustments as needed. For me, evaluation is not just about accountability but about growth and improvement. It encourages me to view feedback as an opportunity to learn and improve my practice. Staying committed to this competency means using evidence-based evaluation methods, regularly reflecting on my performance, and seeking input from clients and colleagues. By prioritizing evaluation, I can ensure that my work remains impactful and continues to align with the core values of social work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 18pt\"><b>Evidences<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><strong>School: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swpro.org\/dalexish\/files\/2025\/04\/SSD-Assignment.pdf\">Research Methods I (SOCW-498)- Single Subject Design<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">This assignment focused on developing and evaluating a single-subject design (SSD) intervention for a first-year college student struggling with time management. I designed an academic coaching intervention aimed at improving her study habits and organization. Progress was tracked using the Time Management Behavior Scale (TMBS), as well as monitoring assignment submissions and grades. The study followed an AB design with a two-week baseline phase (A) and a sixteen-week intervention phase (B). The goal was to assess whether consistent coaching could improve time management and academic performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">This assignment helped me build skills in evaluating practice with individuals by collecting and analyzing data over time to measure outcomes. I learned how to apply standardized tools like the TMBS and interpret results to inform ongoing practice. It also strengthened my ability to design, implement, and adjust interventions based on client progress. This project reinforced the importance of using evidence to guide practice decisions and taught me how to empower clients by helping them build skills that promote long-term success. I also gained insight into person-centered interventions and how to tailor strategies to meet each client\u2019s unique needs and strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">I selected this assignment because it demonstrates my ability to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention and make data-informed decisions to support client progress. It allowed me to apply research methods in a real-world case, using measurable outcomes to assess success. Additionally, it helped me understand how individual interventions connect to larger systems and policies \u2014 an important perspective as I prepare for a career in macro-level social work. This project deepened my ability to think critically, use data to inform practice, and design programs that can improve outcomes on both individual and systemic levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Field: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/24j2jL7ZxemRH4Vo9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FYE Feedback Survey<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">For this assignment, I developed a survey to collect feedback from individuals and families receiving services at FYE, the mentorship program, and career services. The surveys were designed to assess service satisfaction, identify strengths, and uncover areas for improvement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">This assignment helped me build critical evaluation and assessment skills by designing surveys, gathering client feedback, and analyzing results. I learned how to engage service users in the evaluation process and ensure that their voices shape program improvements. It will reinforce the importance of ethical data collection, confidentiality, and unbiased reporting, aligning with social work values of client empowerment and continuous service improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">I chose this assignment because it demonstrates my ability to systematically evaluate social services and use client feedback to enhance program effectiveness. Through this project, I gained hands-on experience in client engagement, survey methodology, and program assessment, all of which are essential for social work practice at both micro and macro levels. This assignment strengthened my ability to translate data into meaningful improvements, ensuring that services remain responsive, equitable, and impactful for the communities they serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><strong>Other: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Czt6tS2rT3FWBt757\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anti-Social Social Group Evaluation<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The assignment was to create and complete an evaluation form for a mock group called the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antisocial Social Group<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (ASG), which was designed for high school freshmen who struggle to form friendships and build social connections. The name <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antisocial Social Club<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> was intentionally chosen as a playful, creative title to engage teens and spark curiosity; however, it is not related to the clinical diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder found in the DSM. The group was not designed for individuals with that diagnosis, and I understand the importance of clarifying this for ethical and professional reasons.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">The purpose of the evaluation was to gather feedback from participants on the effectiveness of the group, determine if they gained new relationship-building skills, and identify areas for future improvement. The evaluation form asked questions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did you feel more comfortable starting conversations with others after the session?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What was one new skill or idea you learned about building friendships?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did the group activities feel helpful and engaging?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How could the group sessions be improved for future participants?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This assignment helped me develop skills in program evaluation, gathering participant feedback, and using data to improve group interventions. I learned how to measure the effectiveness of a group by asking clear, reflective questions and interpreting responses to improve services. It also reinforced key social work values, like service, dignity and worth of the person, and the importance of client-centered care. By focusing on adolescent relationship-building, I gained experience in how to create safe, inclusive group spaces and how to ensure interventions support personal growth and development.<\/span><strong><br style=\"font-weight: 400\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;font-size: 12pt\">I chose this assignment because it demonstrates my ability to evaluate interventions and use participant feedback to strengthen practice. This experience helped me practice creating and analyzing evaluation tools and thinking critically about how to make services more effective. It taught me the importance of being intentional with language, especially when working with vulnerable populations, and making sure that program design is ethical and clear. Through this assignment, I became more confident in my ability to assess the success of programs, respond to client needs, and make evidence-based improvements, all of which will help me in future social work practice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities &#8220;Social workers understand that evaluation 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. 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