Competency 4

Theresa Hodnett

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4.1 Recognize the extent to which a cultures structures and values may oppress, marginalized, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power. Ex. I will learn the companies policy on diversity and apply them to my job performance when working with families, organizations, community and clients we serve (RHAs Cultural Competency Plan).

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4.2 Gain sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups. Ex. I will follow the Code of Ethic as it applies to the conduct of a social worker as well as the code of ethic that the company has set to prevent undue biases while in the work place working with diverse groups.

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4.3 Recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences. Ex. I will work closely with my supervisor and client to gain knowledge of their likes and dislikes so that I will be fully able to support them with their wants and desires to create personal growth.

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4.4 View themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informants. Ex. I will meet with my supervisor on a daily base to discuss ways of improving my learning experience.