Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Introduction: As a professional social worker, I will commit to intervening with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities by collaborating with clients and using evidence-based strategies.
8.1 – Implement clinical evidence-based interventions with individuals, families, and/or groups
Course Evidence: For SOCW 617 – Advanced Clinical Practice, I developed a faux group counseling session to demonstrate my ability to use evidence-based clinical interventions with individuals. The Group Intervention Assignment Live Presentation demonstrates the use of therapeutic factors. I used my skills of active listening, communication, and empathy to develop this group. I also used my technology skills to produce this video on Zoom and edit the footage to meet the assignment requirements.
Field Evidence: For my practicum, I led a Self-Care Group for women in the YHDP program. I used my knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and my social work values of self-determination, dignity and worth of the person, and the importance of human relationships to guide develop and lead the Self-Care Group. The group consisted of young adult females experiencing homelessness. The first group consisted of five sessions over the summer centered around DBT principles. The concepts for this group are based on Social Learning Theory.
8.2 – Integrate macro level evidence-based strategies with organizations and/or communities
Course Evidence: For SOCW 612 – Advanced Administrative Practice: Program Development, my group developed a 612 Needs Assessment and Program Proposal Plan Paper (page 59) for a proposed program. The program would provide mentorship for children in foster care who have behavioral difficulties. I used my knowledge of evidence-based best practice and goal setting to formulate the model.
Field Evidence: In my practicum, I led a staff meeting with my team to develop a Logic Model for the Council on Accreditation review. I used the affective domain of listening and receiving feedback from my team to formulate a logic model for our program. I used the cognitive domain of evaluating and analyzing to create SMART goals and complete the domains of the logic model. I then presented the logic model to the CEO and COA team to educate the group on our program and its objectives. I summarized feedback from the CEO to develop definitions to further clarify the program objectives.
Additional Evidence: SOCW 618 New Organization Proposal – Marketing Campaign Plan (20-29)