A Pathway to Social Work Competence

<p><em>A Pathway to Social Work Competence: A Step-by-Step Process to Integrate the Nine Competencies into the Social Work Practicum </em>helps readers learn the requirements of the nine competencies set out by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and to implement them during their social work practicum experience. The guide encourages individual development of professional competence and emphasizes a learn-by-doing approach.</p><p> </p><p>Each chapter addresses a specific competency: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior; Advance Human Right and Social Racial Economic and Environmental Justice; Engage in Anti-Racism Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice; Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice; The Requirement to Engage in Policy Practice; Engage with Individuals Families Groups Organizations and Communities; Assess Individuals Families Groups Organizations and Communities; Intervene with Individuals Families Groups Organizations and Communities; and Evaluate Practice with Individuals Families Groups Organizations and Communities.</p><p> </p><p>For each competency the guide assists readers in applying the competency investigating the competency description and demonstrating one's ability to engage assess and evaluate. Development topics for the social work practicum seminar and educational supervision meeting are included.</p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>A Pathway to Social Work Competence </em>is an essential resource for students taking their social work practicum.</p>