The National Association of Social Work has established nine main competencies in which all social workers should be adept.
Core Competency: 1 Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Core Competency: 2 Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Core Competency: 3 Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
Core Competency: 4 Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Core Competency: 5 Engage in Policy Practice
Core Competency: 6 Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities
Core Competency: 7 Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Core Competency: 8 Intervene with individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Core Competency: 9 Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Within this portfolio is evidence that I have demonstrated these competencies in my work for class and in my practicum settings.