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Social workers: a) analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being; and b) collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action.
• Recognize the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy • Policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation • Engagement is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work
Social work competence is the ability to integrate and apply social work knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes to practice situations in a culturally responsive, purposeful, intentional, and professional manner to promote human and community well-being.
Social work competence is the ability to integrate and apply social work knowledge, values, and skills to practice situations in a purposeful, intentional, and professional manner to promote human and community well-being.
The nine core competencies of social work provide a comprehensive framework for professionals to deliver effective and ethical services. By mastering these competencies, social workers can navigate the complexities of their roles and make a meaningful impact on individuals and communities.
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior. Social workers understand the value base of the profession and its ethical standards, as well as relevant policies, laws, and regulations that may affect practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Social workers understand systems designed to eliminate oppressive structural barriers to ensure that social goods, rights, and responsibilities are distributed equitably and that civil, political, environmental, economic, social, and cultural human rights are protected.
NASW Practice Standards & Guidelines provide benchmarks that describe the services that social workers should provide; that employers should support and that consumers should expect.
Social workers use practice experience to inform research, employ evidence-based interventions, evaluate their own practice, and use research findings to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery.
Social workers recognize the importance of evaluating processes and outcomes to advance practice, policy, and service delivery effectiveness. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge in evaluating outcomes.