Competency 1

By: Robin Caswell

Core Competency 1
Identity as a professional social worker and
conduct oneself accordingly

Practice Behavior 1.1

Advocate for client access to the services of social work.
Advocate for clients who are not able to financially pay
for their prescriptions or medical bills.

Practice Behavior 1.2

Practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure
continual professional development.
Make sure to use caution when self-disclosing at
appropriate times in a professional manner.
Reflect throughout the day and document un daily
journal.

Practice Behavior 1.3

Attend to professional roles and boundaries.
I will maintain professional relationships with clients and
maintain appropriate body language and facial
expressions.

Practice Behavior 1.4

Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior.

Practice Behavior 1.5

Appearance and communication.
I will attend internship on time, dressed professional and
appropriate and communicate with my supervisor and
other members at my agency in a professional manner
through (email, phone and in person).

Practice Behavior 1.6

Engage in career-long learning and use supervision and
consultation.
I will attend monthly cancer conferences to develop
learning opportunities and document in daily journal.