Study Guide Applied Social Sciences
Competencies of Social Workers
Objectives:
• Enumerate and explain the different competencies of a social
worker.
Competencies of Social Workers
• Social workers are required to display competencies to fulfill their
profession and provide aid to those who are in need.
Practice with professionalism
• must be aware of laws and legalities of the profession
• must advocate for their clients to have access to services
• attend to their professional development
• maintain professional behavior at all times
• professional demeanor – communication, appearance, behavior
• use of supervision and consultation – implementation of interventions
Practice in an ethical manner
• ethical decision-making
• professional values over personal values
• awareness of cultural differences
• respect intersection of culture
Use critical thinking and professional judgment
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Competencies of Social Workers
Objectives:
• Enumerate and explain the different competencies of a social
worker.
Competencies of Social Workers
• Social workers are required to display competencies to fulfill their
profession and provide aid to those who are in need.
Practice with professionalism
• must be aware of laws and legalities of the profession
• must advocate for their clients to have access to services
• attend to their professional development
• maintain professional behavior at all times
• professional demeanor – communication, appearance, behavior
• use of supervision and consultation – implementation of interventions
Practice in an ethical manner
• ethical decision-making
• professional values over personal values
• awareness of cultural differences
• respect intersection of culture
Use critical thinking and professional judgment
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