CORE

COMPETENCY
PRESENTATION
Kendra Chavis
Field Work Seminar
Mr. Jody Thomas

CORE COMPETENCY: 8

Engage in policy practice to advance social and

economic well-being and to deliver effective
social work services

PRACTICE BEHAVIOR: 8.1 & 8.2

8.1) Analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies

that advance social well-being

Example: A client with a 3 month old wants to move out of her

boyfriends sisters house because being treated poorly. Social worker
teamed up with DSS and she moved back to Wilmington

8.2) Collaborate with colleagues and clients for

effective policy action
Example:

Meet with supervisor or colleagues to

advocate for a an effective policy change pertaining to
Healthy Start