Social Work Values, Knowledge and Qualities

Social Work Knowledge, Skills, Values, and Qualities

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CSWE Core Competencies

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Theoretical Foundations

Generalist Practice / Advanced Generalist Practice  

Eco-systems Theory / Person-in-Environment Perspective / Ecological Perspective

Strengths Perspective / Empowerment Theory

Social Work Skills

Micro

Engagement, relationship building, listening, communicating

Assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation

Case management, counseling, problem-solving, resource identification

Meso

Group facilitation, mediation, conflict resolution

Coordination, collaboration, teamwork, crisis intervention

Networking, service coordination

Macro

Case and cause advocacy related to justice, social welfare, and the public safety net

Coalition building, mobilization, community organization, advocacy organizations

Research, community assessment, policy analysis and development, administration, grant writing

NASW Core Values: https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English#standards Links to an external site. 

Service, Social Justice and Social Change

Dignity and Worth of the Person, Importance of Human Relationships

Cultural Competence

Personal Integrity, Personal Competence

Qualities that Enhance Social Work Practice

Accountability, Appreciation, Assertiveness, Commitment, Compassion, Courage, Curiosity, Creativity, Detachment, Discernment, Determination, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Fairness, Flexibility, Generosity, Gratitude, Honesty, Hope, Humility, Inclusiveness, Insight, Justice, Kindness, Love, Maturity, Mental clarity, Motivation, Non-judgmental stance, Open-mindedness, Optimism, Passion, Patience, Persistence, Resilience, Responsibility, Self-awareness, Self-confidence, Tolerance, Trust, Trustworthiness, Wisdom