Competency 1

Identify as a professional
social worker and conduct
ones-self accordingly

Competency 1

Social workers serve as representatives

of the profession, its mission, and its
core values. They know the
professions history. Social workers
commit themselves to the professions
enhancement and to their own

What does professionalism

look like?

Dressing in a manner that warrants respects

from co-workers and clients
Using appropriate language and tone in
communication
Behaving in a manner that coordinates with the
ethical principals and boundaries of the NASW
code and the organizations policies and
procedures
Respecting clients right to self-determination and
confidentiality

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Respect clients situation and privacy when

meeting with them.
Maintain professional relationships when out in
the community and interacting with clubs and
organizations
Keep professionalism in the office and with coworkers
Maintain confidentiality
Adhere to dress code
Work to meet the mission of the organization and
the mission of the profession