Competency 1

Presentation
Karin Troy

Competency 1
Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself
accordingly.

Practice behavior 1.1

Advocate for client access to
the services of social work.

As I observe the social workers I

notice how they encourage
clients to apply for the SA/IH
program or call to be put on the
waiting list.

Practice behavior 1.2

Practice personal reflection and Plan to conduct myself
self correction to assure
accordingly and be aware and
continual professional
accountable for my own actions.
development.

Practice behavior 1.3

Attend to professional roles and When I go out for home visits I
boundaries.
sit beside the social worker as
she completes the assessment
with the client and I copy what
she writes on my forms as well.

Practice behavior 1.4

Demonstrate professional
demeanor in behavior,
appearance, and
communication.

Dress professional according to

agencies dress code, behave
appropriately, and communicate
in a professional tone and
manner with other social
workers.

Practice behavior 1.5

Engage in career-long learning. Becoming familiar with the
several forms, assessments, and
documentation that I can use in
any field of social work.

Practice behavior 1.6

Use supervision and
consultation.

After home visits are complete

and my daily journal is done, I
stop by to speak with my
supervisor and sit in during
meetings with staff.