“We have the opportunity to really shape how someone’s current situation is and how their future looks. And that’s a pretty amazing power.”
-Theresa Houck
Competencies
The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) helps shape professional and competent social workers by implementing a curriculum based on nine competencies. As a masters level student, I have demonstrated each competency in my course and field work which will be exhibited in this section.
Competency One: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
Competency Two: Engage diversity and difference in practice
Competency Three: Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
Competency Four: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice
Competency Five: Engage in policy practice
Competency Six: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Competency Seven: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Competency Eight: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Competency Nine: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities