Core Competency

Troy Kirk
Week 1

Core Competency : 1
Identity as a professional social worker

and conduct oneself accordingly.

Practice Behaviors: 1.1

Advocate for client access to the services

of social work.
Provide knowledge and skills of advocacy and

social action to help clients receive services.

Practice Behavior: 1.2

Practice personal reflection and self-

correction to assure continual

professional development.
Establish an effective working relationship

with clients and co-workers.

Practice Behavior: 1.3

Attend to professional roles &

boundaries.
Practices within the limits of competence.

Practice Behavior: 1.4

Demonstrate professional demeanor in

behavior.
Collaborates effectively as a team member

with the willingness to learn.

Practice Behavior: 1.5

Appearance and communication.
Appropriately dressed for agency standards.
Communicate with APS workers, supervisors

and director.

Practice Behavior: 1.6

Engage in career-long learning and use

supervision and consultation.

Become familiar with the different services

and programs available.