The document discusses competency 9 for evaluating social work practice. It addresses 4 key competencies: 1) selecting appropriate evaluation methods and ensuring case decisions are appropriate, 2) applying knowledge of human behavior and theoretical frameworks in evaluation, 3) critically analyzing and monitoring intervention processes and outcomes, 4) applying evaluation findings to improve practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. For each competency, relevant activities, tasks, and outcomes from the author's field placement are described.
The document discusses competency 9 for evaluating social work practice. It addresses 4 key competencies: 1) selecting appropriate evaluation methods and ensuring case decisions are appropriate, 2) applying knowledge of human behavior and theoretical frameworks in evaluation, 3) critically analyzing and monitoring intervention processes and outcomes, 4) applying evaluation findings to improve practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. For each competency, relevant activities, tasks, and outcomes from the author's field placement are described.
The document discusses competency 9 for evaluating social work practice. It addresses 4 key competencies: 1) selecting appropriate evaluation methods and ensuring case decisions are appropriate, 2) applying knowledge of human behavior and theoretical frameworks in evaluation, 3) critically analyzing and monitoring intervention processes and outcomes, 4) applying evaluation findings to improve practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. For each competency, relevant activities, tasks, and outcomes from the author's field placement are described.
and Communities (Dimensions: Knowledge & Skills) MOLLY TUTTLE SWK 4910 FALL 2022 Competency 9.1
•9.1 Select and use appropriate methods for evaluation of
outcomes. Relevant Activities or Tasks
•Student will assess the case and findings to ensure the
appropriate case decision was made.
•Student will consult with field supervisor to ensure the case
decision was appropriate. Outcomes
• I reviewed cases that I worked on with my field supervisor to go
over the findings and case decisions and discuss if the appropriate case decisions were made. Competency 9.2
• 9.2 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social
environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes. Relevant Activities or Tasks
• Student will address the importance of environments and
theoretical frameworks and how they relate to clients and their outcomes. Outcomes
• Currently and ongoing, when reviewing and determining case
decisions, it is critical to remember and apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in- environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks when evaluating how they affect the client’s outcome. Competency 9.3
• 9.3 Critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and
program processes and outcomes. Relevant Activities or Tasks
•Student will effectively and critically analyze, monitor, and
assess the intervention which was in place for the client.
•Student will apply critical thinking to ensure the intervention
was utilized effectively. Outcomes
•When evaluating intervention and program processes and
outcomes, I critically monitored and assessed the intervention put in place for the client to ensure the intervention was utilized effectively and did so with supervisor from my field supervisor. Competency 9.4
• 9.4 Apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness
at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Relevant Activities or Tasks
•Student agrees to work at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of
social work to improve practice effectiveness.
•Student will also work to provide resources to families, engage in
social work practice with individuals and families, and actively witnessing how the community and community resources affect individuals. Outcomes
• Using the information gained from my field placement
experiences, including evaluation findings, I will continue to work to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Additionally, I plan to continue working to provide educational resources to families and engage with the community to find out how community resources or lack thereof affect individuals and how I can use my platform for better change.