EP Professional Identity: Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly

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1 SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, BASW PROGRAM INVENTORY OF PROGRAM ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES- June 0 Program Mission: The mission of the School of Social Work is to provide educational foundations that promote just and secure communities, societies and global networks. It serves to educate human service providers for versatile, creative, and culturally sensitive practice in multiple settings and involving diverse populations. It promotes leadership, scholarship, activism, and change to achieve equity and social justice. Program Learning Outcomes and Core Competencies: All Council on Social Work Education programs are required to measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies that comprise the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education. These competencies are dimensions of social work practice that all social workers are expected to master during their professional training. Each social work program is mandated to set a measurement benchmark for each competency, and an assessment score at or above that benchmark is considered by the program to represent mastery of that particular competency. The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) curriculum prepares its graduates for advanced practice through mastery of the core and advanced competencies supplemented by knowledge and practice behaviors specific to advanced social work practice. Competency-based social work education is an outcome performance approach to the curriculum, and includes measurable practice behaviors for each competency that are comprised of knowledge, values and skills. Our program learning outcomes are to teach students to demonstrate the integration and application of social work competencies in practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The ten core competencies (CSWE EPAS, 008) for BASW programs are: EP..- Professional Identity: Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly EP..- Ethical Practice: Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice EP..- Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments EP..- Diversity in Practice: Engage diversity and difference in practice

2 EP..- Human Rights and Social Justice: Advance human rights and social and economic justice EP..6- Research Based Practice: Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research EP..7- Human Behavior: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment EP..8- Policy Practice: Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services EP..9- Practice Context: Respond to contexts that shape practice EP..0- Engage, Assess, Intervene and Evaluate: Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. For the past two years (0-0), the School of Social Work faculty have been adapting and modifying the undergraduate and graduate curriculum to comply with the 008 Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) of the Council on Social Work Education. Although the recent work of our faculty has been informed by the 008 EPAS, CSWE is currently working on modifications to the 008 EPAS, and expects to publish the final revised standards in 0. We expect to make some program modifications when the new EPAS is adopted in 0, as these will be the standards under which our programs will be evaluated for our 08 reaffirmation of CSWE accreditation. Social Work faculty created a matrix to identify the particular practice behaviors for each competency, and identified core and advanced practice behaviors that students would attain throughout their two years in the program. This matrix will serve as the context for current and future assessment activities in the school (See Appendix I, Education Policy & Accreditation Standards (EPAS) Core & Advance Practice Behaviors). A variety of assessment measures will be included in this report: Final Field Evaluations by Agency Field Instructors; BASW Rubric on GWAR and EPAS; Assessment of NASW Legislative Lobby Days; and 0 Student Exit Survey. Field as Signature Pedagogy Signature pedagogy represents the central form of instruction and learning in which a profession socializes its students to perform the role of practitioner. Professionals have pedagogical norms with which they connect and integrate theory and practice. In social work, the signature pedagogy identified by CSWE is field education. The intent of field education is to

3 connect the theoretical and conceptual contribution of the classroom with the practical world of the practice setting. It is a basic precept of social work education that the two interrelated components of curriculum classroom and field are of equal importance within the curriculum, and each contributes to the development of the requisite competencies of professional practice. Field education is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated, and evaluated based on criteria by which students demonstrate the achievement of program competencies. Students in the BASW program enroll in field education courses in their senior year as part of their degree requirements. They are required to perform a total of 80 hours of internship in community agencies, and attend a field seminar course each semester. The assessment data here represent the integration of the ten social work competencies, and the practice behaviors identified as indicators of competency attainment. The evaluation forms used by the students field instructors measure the competency attainment of the student after the end of two semesters in their field placement agencies, and uses a -point scale to grade the student s performance (=Poor; =Fair; =Good; =Very Good; =Excellent). In order to demonstrate that the students have attained each of the competencies, the program has set the benchmark that at least 70% of the students will have mastered that particular competency. (See Appendix II, BASW Final Field Data). The School of Social Work used the 0 Final Field Evaluation Data for the BASW program as outcomes for assessment of the 0 competencies. These data do not reflect the entirety of the BASW students, due to technological challenges related to the E-Field software package that has been used by the school for the past two years. Thus, we have discontinued our contract with the vendor, and are creating our own internal database that will be used in subsequent years and will generate outcome data for all BASW students. COMPETENCY COMPETENCY BENCHMARK MEAN SCORE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING BENCHMARK Identifies as a professional social worker & conducts oneself accordingly. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation..7 9%

4 Applies social work ethical principles to guide professional practice Applies critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments Engages diversity and difference in practice Advances human rights and social and economic justice Engages in researchinformed practice and practice-informed research Applies knowledge of human behavior & the social environment Engages in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services Responds to contexts that shape practice A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation. A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation.. 80.%.6 80.% %. 80%.0 %. 9.%. %.7 68%

5 Engages, assesses, intervenes, and evaluates with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities A minimum of 70% of students will achieve a score of (Consistent Demonstration of High Level of Skill Development) or above on their final field evaluation..9 80% With the exception of Engages in research-informed practice and practice-informed research, Engages in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services, and Responds to contexts that shape practice, competencies that are not usually a focus of undergraduate level field placements or measured in field placement evaluations, the data above indicate that BASW students have mastered most of the CSWE competencies by achieving assessment scores at or above the mean and benchmark considered by the program to represent mastery of that particular competency. These data provide us with valuable information that will be used in the continuous training and mentoring of field instructors that is provided annually by the Field Director and Social Work faculty. These training sessions enable us to assist the field instructors in creating assignments and projects in the field that connect to the EPAS competencies. CSWE requires that each BASW program develop at least two indicators of mastery of the particular competencies. The final field evaluation represents one indicator of mastery, and others are being developed as we transform our curriculum and course syllabi to determine assignments and outcomes that represent competency attainment. BASW Rubric on GWAR and EPAS Dr. Jocelyn Hermoso developed an assessment rubric for the GWAR course, Social Policy Analysis, incorporating the EPAS Core Competencies, Core Practice Behaviors, and Measurement Indicators for attainment of the specific competencies. Results of this assessment rubric for 0 are not yet available, but this document represents the assessment rubrics that will be developed by faculty for all courses in the social work curriculum. Data gathered from these assessment tools will be used to demonstrate competency attainment for BASW students. (See Appendix III, BASW Rubric on GWAR and EPAS) Assessment of 0 NASW Legislative Lobby Days Background: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) sponsors Legislative Lobby Days, a two day event that educates students and professionals about important legislation

6 affecting clients and the social work profession. Twelve students from SF State ( MSW and 8 BASW) participated in this year s Lobby Days. Four faculty members participated as faculty sponsors. After the event, the students were requested to complete an on line survey evaluating the event and assessing their learning outcomes. This document (See Appendix IV) summarizes the results of data collected from the survey. Instrument: The evaluation and assessment instrument consisted of ten items. The questions were a combination of multiple choice questions, Likert scales, and open ended questions. Questions to asked about the respondents background (which program they were in and what emphasis). Question was an evaluative question asking respondents to rate their level of satisfaction of Lobby Days on a number of elements. Questions to 9 were assessment questions asking about what students learned from the event, how these relate to their education and practice, how they think they will use their learning in the future. Question 0 was an evaluative question that asked about participants recommendations for future Lobby Days. The survey was composed and sent out using Survey Monkey. Sample: A total of students filled out the survey. Eight of them were BASW students and three were MSW students. Ten of the attended a legislative appointment. Eleven participated as student participants and one volunteered to lead a legislative team. Results: The survey represented an assessment measure of Policy Practice Behaviors based on the 008 EPAS. Respondents indicated that their involvement in Legislative Lobby Days was a critical element in their ability to attain competence in a variety of practice behaviors related to EP..8- Policy Practice: Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services. Student Exit Survey In our effort as a School to engage in Continuous Quality Improvement, all members of the BASW Class of 0 were invited to complete an exit survey in June 0. Twelve of the graduated students submitted their responses to the survey, which included questions regarding their experience with social work faculty and staff, informational materials about the program, advising, and field instruction. In addition to the quantitative data generated from the survey, graduates also responded to several open-ended qualitative questions regarding the curriculum scope, depth, range, effectiveness and usefulness of the social work curriculum; and suggestions for changes in curriculum, courses and the School of Social Work in general (See Appendix V). These qualitative data will be used to inform the curriculum and program development process over the next two years. 6

7 In the table below, BASW students were asked, Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about the BASW Program and the School of Social Work. This assessment of the School of Social Work, from the students who responded to the survey, indicates an average mean score of., and demonstrates that graduates generally Agree that the BASW program provided them with an overall positive experience in those particular aspects which were the focus of the questions asked. 7

8 # Question The BASW Student Manual gave useful information about the program. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Total Responses Mean 0.8 The School of Social Work website provided useful information about the program. Members of the SSW Office Staff were courteous and helpful when needed. My experience on obtaining professional and/or personal advice when

9 needed from faculty was positive. My experience on obtaining professional and/or personal advice when needed from the Director was positive Faculty members seemed to take a genuine interest in my preparation for the social work profession. The School of Social Work is fulfilling its mission. I would recommend this program to others. My field instructor (FI at the agency) encouraged

10 0 me to use my strengths in developing social work skills. My field instructor (FI) was available for supervision when needed. My faculty field liaison was available for consultation and problemsolving when needed. My field agency gave me instruction on practice methods used in my field placement. My field placement contributed to my overall development in social work practice

11 from a generalist perspective. Through my experience in the field, I was able to connect theory to practice. My field seminars (SW 0/0) were helpful in linking field and classroom learning Conclusion As the School of Social Work moves toward preparation for the CSWE 08 reaccreditation selfstudy and site visit, competency indicators are being developed for each course, and data will be collected related to competency attainment for the 0 core competencies and related practice behaviors. Our next assessment report will provide summary data generated by each instructor in the BASW program on student attainment of competencies and practice behaviors, and provide more substantive data on particular curricular areas reflected in the EPAS.

12 APPENDIX I Education Policy & Accreditation Standards (EPAS) Core & Advance Practice Behaviors E.P.... Professional Identity Identify as a professional social worker and conduct one s self accordingly Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Social workers serve as representatives of the profession, its mission, and its core values. Social workers know the profession s history. Social workers commit themselves to the profession s enhancement and to their own professional conduct and growth Social workers advocate for client access to the services of social work; Social workers practice personal reflection and self- correction to assure continual professional development;; Social workers attend to professional roles and boundaries Social workers demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication; Social workers engage in career- long learning; and Social workers use supervision and consultation. Students will develop an understanding for one s self as part of the profession of social work. Students will be able to assess client needs through a variety of assessment methods, and advocate for client access to services accordingly. Students will identify and practice methods to cultivate self- awareness, and develop an understanding of the relationship between self- awareness, self- care, and social work practice. Students will identify and develop practice methods that are consistent with Students will be able to engage in effective consultation with peers and other professionals. Students will have self- awareness around their strengths and challenges in providing services to clients, and a commitment to developing strategies for continued growth. Students will demonstrate professional boundaries and demeanor. Students will demonstrate a commitment through action in advancing the field of social work

13 APPENDIX I NASW Standards for Social Work Practice. through advocacy and continued learning Students will develop the understanding of carrying oneself in a professional manner, and develop skills to navigate systems and professional relationships successfully. Students will develop the skills to establish a productive supervisory relationship.

14 APPENDIX I E.P.... Ethical Practice Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Social workers have an obligation to conduct themselves ethically and engage in ethical decision- making. Social workers are knowledgeable about the value base of the profession, its ethical standards, and relevant law. Social workers recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice; Social workers make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of Schools of Social Work, Statement of Principles. Social workers tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts; and Social workers apply strategies of ethical reasoning arrived at principled decisions. Students will be able to recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice. Students will be able to take ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/ International Association of Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work, Statement of Principles. Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts. Students will be able to apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions. Students will be able to apply ethical decision making skills to issues specific to advanced generalist social work. Students will be able to employ strategies of ethical reasoning to address the use of technology in advanced generalist practice and its impact on client and larger systems. Students will be able to identify and use knowledge of relationship and group dynamics, including power differentials. Students will be able to recognize and manage personal biases as they affect the therapeutic relationship in the service of the clients well- being, as well as the working relationship with community members.

15 APPENDIX I E.P... Critical Thinking Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Social workers are knowledgeable about the principles of logic, scientific inquiry, and reasoned discernment. They use critical thinking augmented by creativity and curiosity. Critical thinking also requires the synthesis and communication of relevant information Social workers distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research- based knowledge, and practice wisdom; Social workers analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation; and Social workers demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues. Be able to identify and distinguish between multiple sources of knowledge, including individual narratives, past and current policy, as well as evidence- based and community- informed research, and conceptualize ways in which this knowledge may be applied at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice. Exhibit an understanding of the ways in which existing knowledge can be expanded upon as a foundation for well- considered decisions, utilizing a range of theoretical approaches with a variety of populations and issues at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social Be able to evaluate and synthesize multiple sources of knowledge, including individual narratives, past and current policy, as well as evidence- based and community- informed research, and effectively apply this knowledge at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice. Expand upon existing knowledge and utilize creative thinking in the process of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation from a range of theoretical perspectives at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practice.

16 APPENDIX I work practice. Be able to recognize what constitutes effective and culturally appropriate oral communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Be able to discern the characteristics of well- written communication that synthesizes multiple sources of information and is clear, effective, and appropriate to the client systems served. Be able to identify multiple options and conceptualize the most effective action steps when presented with differing or contradictory practice alternatives. Be able to implement effective oral communication within the variety of contexts relevant to social work practice incorporating knowledge of the multiple dimensions of culture on communication with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Be able to produce well- written communication that synthesizes multiple sources of information and is clear, effective, and appropriate to the client systems served. Be able to discern between multiple options and take the most effective action steps when presented with differing or contradictory alternatives. Manifest the capacity to maintain communication that best meets the

17 APPENDIX I interests of the client systems served. Utilize supervision and consultation to enhance professional practice as related to clinical, administrative, educational, and supportive functions. Be able to establish communication with colleagues that sustains ethical and collaborative relationships and that advances the interests of the client systems served. 6

18 APPENDIX I E.P... Diversity in Practice Engage diversity and difference in practice. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Social workers understand Social workers recognize the social workers need to be Further growth in developing how diversity characterizes extent to which a culture s aware of their own personal biases; cultural competence in their and shapes the human structures and values may embrace difference; and not allow approach to a wide variety experience and is critical to oppress, marginalize, professional decisions to be of client situations. the formation of identity. alienate, or create or influenced by prejudicial or The dimensions of diversity are enhance privilege and stereotypical ideas and unfounded Know, understand, and understood as the inter- power. notions regarding others from analyze factors contributing to sectionality of multiple factors Social workers gain sufficient multiethnic backgrounds. oppression and discrimination. including age, class, color, self- awareness to Pinpoint implications for culture, disability, ethnicity, eliminate the influence of In their practice, students will diverse populations. gender, gender identity and personal biases and values in be sensitive to and respectful of expression, immigration working with diverse groups. diverse persons of multiple Specify theories of status, political ideology, race, Social workers recognize and backgrounds. They will be mindful discrimination and apply religion, sex, and sexual communicate their of multiple values, beliefs, cultures, them to multiple situations orientation. understanding of the practices, and contexts that affect involving diverse groups. Social workers appreciate importance of difference in all aspects of social work practice. that, as a consequence of shaping life experiences; and Recognize attitudes, behaviors, difference, a person s life Social workers view Students will advocate for multiple and communications that experiences may include themselves as learners and forms of social justice at the micro, convey intolerance and oppression, poverty, marginalization, and alienation as well as privilege, power, and acclaim. engage those with whom they work as informants. mezzo, and macro levels of practice. disrespect for diverse populations. Identify underlying values, beliefs, and assumptions that are present in all human interactions. Indicate multiple forms of racism and apply this ism to other isms. 7

19 APPENDIX I Pinpoint diverse forms of social justice and understand their distinctions and applications. Apply advocacy skills to have impact on micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice. Understand the matrix of inter- sectionality of oppression Analyze inter- and intra- connecting factors that contribute to oppression. Identify and apply multiple forms of advocacy. Demonstrate ability to apply theories, principles, and concepts of diversity to all levels of Bloom s Taxonomy of cognition. Understand how multiple contexts impinge on social work practice. Identify historical, political, social, cultural, economic, legal, situational, international, and environmental contexts that relate to social work practice. Heighten ability to identify, apply, and evaluate power and control variables that affect the experiences of diverse populations. Know and understand the significance of stories. Write a story involving diversity factors, and apply principles and concepts from theory to the story. Critically analyze the significance of people s histories and narratives to inform practice interventions. Evaluate the results of one s practice and utilize evaluation to change intervention methods to enhance culturally- sensitive intervention methods. 8

20 APPENDIX I E.P... Human Rights & Social Justice Advance human rights and social and economic justice. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Each person, regardless of position in society, has basic human rights, such as freedom, safety, privacy, and adequate standard of living, health care, and education. Social workers recognize the global interconnection of oppression and are knowledgeable about theories of justice and strategies to promote human and civil rights. Social work incorporates social justice practices in organizations, institutions, and society to ensure that these basic human rights are distributed equitably and without prejudice. Social workers understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination. Social workers advocate for human rights and social and economic justice; and Social workers engage in practice that advance social and economic justice. Understand basic human rights theory. Understand that social work is a human rights- based profession. Understand human rights within the global context. Engages in practices that promote human rights Advocates for legislation to address human rights needs. Advocates for responses to human rights and economic justice issues in agency and organization level decision making Critical analyzes various forms of oppression from a human rights perspective Engages in activities that bring awareness to human rights violations. Promotes macro practices that address human rights concerns. Promotes ethical practice to address Human Rights concerns. Creates proposals and ideas to inform legislative action Advocates for responses to human rights and economic justice issues in community and societal level decision making Analyze and evaluate 9

21 APPENDIX I situations for human rights and social justice practices, policies, and procedures. Take action to promote change to achieve human and civil rights and social justice in all areas of practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. 0

22 APPENDIX I E.P...6 Research based practice Engage in research- informed practice and practice- informed research. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors 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 comprehend quantitative and qualitative research and understand scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge. Social workers use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry. Social workers use research evidence to inform practice. use research evidence to inform practice understand how practice experience can inform the research process Understand and appreciate the research process and its relevance to social work practice. critically analyze and interpret research articles in the social work/social welfare literature be ethically sensitive to social work research apply scientific methods to issues of concern for social workers, including how to formulate meaningful research questions, select appropriate research designs, develop and employ basic methods of data collection and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis. use an evidenced based process to identify effective clinical interventions for particular populations, problems and settings where possible, apply practice experience to the development of new knowledge through participation in research use research methodology to evaluate clinical practice effectiveness and/or outcomes Utilize theories of community and organizational behavior in assessment and analysis of macro interventions. Construct and utilize best practice, evidence- informed research to develop and implement

23 APPENDIX I use empirical studies as a knowledge base to support professional interventions and decisions for the enhancement of client well- being community, organizational, and societal interventions as demonstrated by capstone experiences or class projects seeking to inform community projects. Advance research that is participatory and inclusive of the community and organizational constituencies with whom they practice as demonstrated by the use of or involvement in participatory action research view research as a political and ethical process beyond its technical dimensions. able to explore positioning and subjectivity in the design and conduct own research.

24 APPENDIX I E.P...7 Human Behavior Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Social workers are knowledgeable about human behavior across the life course; the range of social systems in which people live; and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well- being. Social workers apply theories and knowledge from the liberal arts to understand biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development Social workers utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation; and Social workers critiqued and apply knowledge to understand person and environment. Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories of human behavior and the human rights framework within a global context. Connect an ecosystemic perspective to social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities Apply ecosystemic and/or other theories to analyze the multi- transactional nature of systems at a Micro, Mezzo and Macro level. Identify mechanisms through which a culture s structures and values may create, oppress or enhance privilege and power. Identify descriptive data about forms of oppression and privilege and competently links this data to an understanding of structural inequality within Utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Critically analyze the forms and mechanisms of human behaviors and related social environment (e.g., oppression, discrimination) that inform assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Apply a bio- psycho- social spiritual and cultural lens to infant and childhood development. Utilize a risk and resiliency lens to understand human development in infancy and childhood in the context of families, communities and the larger social structure.

25 APPENDIX I the community. Analyze how economic, political, social, physical, mental, spiritual, and educational factors affect well- being at micro, mezzo and macro levels. Gain sufficient self- awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups. Recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences Advocate for human rights and social and economic justice Engage in practices that advance social and economic justice. Analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well- being. Collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action.

26 APPENDIX I E.P...8. Policy Practice Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well- being and to deliver effective social work services. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Social workers analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well- being; and Social workers collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action. Social work practitioners understand that policy affects service delivery and they actively engage in policy practice. Social workers know the history and current structures of social policies and services; the role of policy in service delivery; and the role of practice in policy development. Identify values, beliefs, and assumptions that affect the formation of policies and policy changes. Connect social policies established in the past to social policies that comprise current- day social work practices. Identify the legacies of social legislation enacted in the United States and other international nation states, particularly as they relate to the development of social work and social services delivery systems. Pinpoint national and international forces that affect social welfare and social service polices that have impact on social service delivery systems. Identify policy problems and Utilize systematic and analytical frameworks to analyze social policies. Apply analytical frameworks to plan, organize, and implement policy change processes. Apply analytical frameworks to multiple types of desired change entities, from local, state, and federal policies to private organizational, institutional, and community policies. Analyze and invoke multiple policy models to engage an activist agenda and to support policy changes to achieve greater equity and social justice. Work with and effectively engage action systems to

27 APPENDIX I state their historical, political, social, cultural, economic, legal, and environmental contexts. Pinpoint driving and restraining forces for and against social policy change. Analyze all forces in terms of their amenability, potency, and consistency for change. Work within the structural framework of national, state, and local entities that affect policy and policy making. Specify public policy making processes at the federal, state, and local levels. Describe planned change and demonstrate understanding of how change occurs in public and private sectors, at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Behave in a professional and ethical manner, consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics. Apply all cognitive levels to policy practice: knowledge, achieve desired policy changes. Demonstrate mindful and willful applications NASW s Code of Ethics. Apply all 0 NASW Standards of Cultural Competence in all areas of policy practice and policy change processes. Synthesize key data and information garnered from research and utilize it for action planning. Evaluate the impact of one s change efforts, activist agendas, and practice results. Use iterative and reflective approaches to make needed adjustments and corrections in the process toward policy change. Evaluate existing policies and make evaluative projections with regard to proposed or potential new policies and policy directions. Create alternative policy solutions to social issues 6

28 APPENDIX I comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and creation. and problems. Identify creative policy solutions and interventions that are culturally relevant, appropriate, and sensitive to diverse populations affected by the policies. E.P...9. Practice Context Respond to contexts that shape practice. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Social workers are informed, resourceful, and proactive in responding to evolving organizational, community, and societal contexts at all levels of practice. Social workers recognize that the context of practice is dynamic, and use knowledge and skill to respond proactively. Social workers continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments; and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services; and Social workers provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services. Recognition and analysis of complex service delivery system environments in terms of distribution of resources, life chances and disenfranchisement Negotiating with multi- dimensional service delivery systems(schools, health care providers, courts, housing, shelters, nursing homes, CPS and APS) to accessing resources and coordinate provision of services on an ongoing basis; collaboration, advocacy and Analysis and critical examination of client environments of immediate experience as major determinants of developmental impact and realization of individual and community of identification potential Encouraging and facilitating client involvement in the designing, specification and ongoing elaboration of school, health care, parenting, and personal 7

29 APPENDIX I conflict resolution development experiences that address client needs and developmental interests E.P...0. Engage, Assess, Intervene, Evaluate Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Necessary Knowledge, Values, & Skills Practice Behaviors Core Practice Behaviors Advance Practice Behaviors Professional practice involves the dynamic and interactive processes of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation at multiple levels. Social workers have the knowledge and skills to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Practice knowledge includes: o Identifying, analyzing, and implementing evidence- based interventions designed to achieve client goals; o Using research and Engagement Social workers substantively and affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers use empathy and other interpersonal skills; and Social workers develop a mutually agreed- on focus of work and desired outcomes. Assessment Social workers collect, organize, and interpret client data; Social workers assess client strengths and limitations Social workers develop mutually agreed- on Start where client is at and build working relationship that affirms client s cultural identity and recognizes individual strengths; incorporate client self- determination into the development of the working relationship; provide client with non- judgmental, emotionally facilitative relationship focused on the client s needs, goals, and aspirations within the context of the social worker agency and the externally characterized set of circumstances and considerations Start with the client s characterization and elaboration of client s sense of where things are at and what is involved in things changing; Integrating attention to client personal developmental interests and goals into consideration of change process; incorporation of specialized techniques and methodologies into the ongoing characterization of agency based practice and policies including trauma and risk assessment engagement points Knowledge building specification of differential diagnostic and treatment planning criteria balancing developmental and cultural considerations rather than Pathology grounded 8

30 APPENDIX I technological advances; o Evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; o Developing, analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services; and o Promoting social and economic justice intervention goals and objectives; and Social workers select appropriate intervention Intervention Social workers initiate action to achieve organizational goals; Social workers implement prevention interventions that enhance client capacities; Social workers help clients resolve problems Social workers negotiate, mediated, and advocate for clients; and Social workers facilitate transitions and endings Evaluation Social workers critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions Build upon client s perspective to characterize client s perception of components okay in current situation and explore client s vision of strengths and needs some work components of how to make things better; Develop with client a plan of action and agreed upon times and ways of monitoring how things are working, including the client social worker working relationship, incorporating evidence informed options and individualized modifications into planning process; Introducing and exploring best utilization, affirming and shaping of saying goodbye process into the ongoing work and the ending of the working relationship; Ongoing monitoring and evaluating of the outcome oriented work, the working relationship, and the role of guidelines; innovative use of therapeutic modalities with provision for creating evidence for culturally affirmative yet individualized developmental advocacy; facilitating client personal growth and realization of potential with agency context and outcome framework; client integration and consolidation of self; Addressing longer term client developmental goals and resolving personal obstacles and complications presented by institutional settings and operating policies; identifying longer term goals and the situating the incremental work on those goals within the context of the termination process; saying good- bye and validating the personal purposeful change process While saying good- bye documenting and 9

31 APPENDIX I agency systems in moving forward in the client s overall life experience characterizing evidence of individual change and personal development 0

32 APPENDIX II BASW Seniors Final Field Data (AY 0-0) Competency: Identifies as a professional social worker & conducts oneself accordingly. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Advocates for client access to the services of social work Practice Behavior: Practices personal reflection and self- correction to assure continual professional development Practice Behavior: Effectively attends to professional roles and boundaries Practice Behavior: Demonstrates professional demeanor in appearance Practice Behavior: Demonstrates professional demeanor in behavior Practice Behavior: Demonstrates professional demeanor in communication Practice Behavior: Evidences a commitment to career- long

33 APPENDIX II learning and growth Practice Behavior: Makes effective use of supervision and consultation Competency: Applies social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Recognizes and manages personal values in a way that allow professional values to guide practice Practice Behavior: Is able to make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics () and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work, Statement of Principles Practice Behavior: Tolerates ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts Practice Behavior: Applies strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions

34 APPENDIX II Practice Behavior: Tolerates ambiguity in resolving ethical issues Competency: Applies critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Distinguishes, appraises, & integrates multiple sources of knowledge, including research- based knowledge, and practice wisdom Practice Behavior: Analyzes models of assessment, prevention, intervention and evaluation Practice Behavior: Demonstrates effective oral & written communication in work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues Competency: Engages diversity and difference in practice.

35 APPENDIX II Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Recognizes the extent to which a culture's structures & values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power Practice Behavior: Works to gains sufficient self- awareness to minimize/eliminate the influence of personal biases & values in working with diverse groups Practice Behavior: Recognizes and communicates an understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences Practice Behavior: Views herself or himself as a learner and engages those he or she works with as informants Competency: Advances human rights and social and economic justice. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Understands the forms and mechanisms of

36 APPENDIX II oppression and discrimination Practice Behavior: Demonstrates ability to advocate for human rights and social and economic justice Practice Behavior: Engages in practice that advances social and economic justice Competency: Engages in research- informed practice and practice- informed research. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Effectively uses practice experience to inform research Practice Behavior: Effectively uses research evidence to inform practice Competency: Applies knowledge of human behavior & the social environment. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Utilizes conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment,

37 APPENDIX II intervention, and evaluation Practice Behavior: Critiques and applies knowledge to understand person and environment Competency: Engages in policy practice to advance social and economic well- being and to deliver effective social work services. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Analyzes, formulates, and advocates for policies that advance social well- being Practice Behavior: Collaborates with colleagues and clients for effective policy action Competency: Responds to contexts that shape practice. Practice Behaviors Score Average Standard Deviation Variance # of Records Practice Behavior: Continuously discovers & appraises changing locales, populations, scientific and technological