SOC301 Alternative Book

Chapter

Professional Identity

Serve as a representative of the profession, its mission, and its core values 8, 13 Know the profession’s history Commit to the profession’s enhancement and to one’s own professional conduct and growth Advocate for client access to the services of social work Practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development Attend to professional roles and boundaries Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication 3, 6 Engage in career-long learning Use supervision and consultation

Ethical Practice

Conduct oneself ethically and engage in ethical decision-making 4, 6 Understand the value base of the profession, its ethical standards, and relevant law Recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice 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 Tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts

Apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions

Critical Thinking

Understand the principles of logic, scientific inquiry, and reasoned discernment Use critical thinking augmented by creativity and curiosity 9, 10 Synthesize and communicate relevant information Distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including researchbased knowledge, and practice wisdom 11, 12

Analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues

Adapted with the permission of Council on Social Work Education

Chapter

Diversity in Practice

Understand how diversity characterizes and shapes the human experience and is critical to the formation of identity Understand the dimensions of diversity as the intersectionality of multiple factors including age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation Appreciate that, as a consequence of difference, a person’s life experiences may include oppression, poverty, marginalization, and alienation as well as privilege, power, and acclaim Recognize the extent to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power 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 5, 7

View oneself as a learner, and engage others as informants

Human Rights & Justice

Understand that each person, regardless of position in society, has basic human rights, such as freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of living, health care, and education Recognize the global interconnections of oppression and are knowledgeable about theories of justice and strategies to promote human and civil rights Incorporate social justice practices in organizations, institutions, and society to ensure that these basic human rights are distributed equitably and without prejudice Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination Advocate for human rights and social and economic justice Engage in practices that advance social and economic justice 3, 11, 12

Research Based Practice

Use practice experience to inform research, employ evidence-based interventions, evaluate one’s own practice, and use research findings to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery Comprehend quantitative and qualitative research and understand scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge Use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry Use research evidence to inform practice 1, 5, 7, 8, 9

Chapter

Human Behavior

Understand 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 7, 8, 13

Apply theories and knowledge from the liberal arts to understand biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development Utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment

Policy Practice

Understand that policy affects service delivery and they actively engage in policy practice 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 4, 7

Analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being 2, 6,12 Collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action

Practice Contexts

Keep informed, resourceful, and proactive in responding to evolving organizational, community, and societal contexts at all levels of practice Recognize that the context of practice is dynamic, and use knowledge and skill to respond proactively Continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services 1, 5, 11

Provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services

Engage, Assess, Intervene, Evaluate

Identify, analyze, and implement evidence-based interventions designed to achieve client goals Use research and technological advances

Evaluate program outcomes and practice effectiveness

Develop, analyze, advocate, and provide leadership for policies and services

Promote social and economic justice