Competency 1

Demonstrate Professional
and Ethical Behavior

By: Kayla Mahurin

 Make ethical decisions by applying the standards
Competency 1.1 of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and
regulations, models for ethical decision-making,
ethical conduct of research, and additional codes
of ethics as appropriate to context.
 Comp. 1.1 Relevant
Activities/Tasks
• Intern will discuss with supervisor relatable scenarios
to apply Code of Ethics within the practice setting;
identify policies that support the NASW Code of
Ethics within the school.
• Intern will use the NASW Code of Ethics when
researching activities for student groups.
• Intern will adhere to laws and regulations set in place
regarding students and their attendance.
 School Social Work
Competency 1.1

OUTCOME:
• I have discussed with my • While researching activities for
supervisor in depth of how
the Mckinney Vento Act
will help support students
and their families while
pursuing their schooling
during their experience of
unstable housing
situations.
• During this internship, I
Military Kids Club, I stuck to
activities that are evidence based,
adhering to the NASW Code of
Ethics 1. Social Workers' Ethical
Responsibilities to Clients, 1.04
Competence.
have learned which
absences are
excused/unexcused and
due to these
classifications, some
students fall into the
“truant” category and have
been learning the steps to
take when needing to
elevate it to the next level
(court appearance).
 Competency 1.2

+ Use reflection and

self-regulation to
manage personal
values and maintain
professionalism in
practice situations.

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 Comp. 1.2 Relevant
Activities/Tasks
•Intern will identify areas within the school
setting that potential personal values could
conflict with school policies/procedures.
Discuss with supervisor and identify ways to
address these situations.
•Intern will use journaling to self-reflect.
 School Social Work
Competency 1.2

OUTCOME:
• My supervisor and I have identified • Journaling before
together the difficulty of
communicating with parents who
the end of the day
do not have the same value held has helped me to
with their students schooling. As a decompress and
parent myself, I have had to take a allow me time to
step back and look at their situation process each
without my own personal values
attached.
difficult experience.
Competency 1.3

+ Demonstrate
professional
demeanor in
behavior;
appearance; and oral,
written, and electronic
communication.
 Comp. 1.3 Relevant
Activities/Tasks
•Intern will thoroughly read and display
knowledge of Moore County School’s dress
code through daily professional appearance.
•Intern will refer to the NASW Code of Ethics and
the school’s policies and procedures for oral,
electronic, and written communication.
 School Social Work
Competency 1.3

OUTCOME:
• Business casual dress, • All communication with
even when schools supervisor, coworkers,
are participating in parents, and students
“jean” day, since we has been respectful and
do travel to three free of offensive or
different school sites. derogatory language.
Competency 1.4
Use technology
ethically and
appropriately to
facilitate practice
outcomes.
 Comp. 1.4 Relevant
Activities/Tasks
• Intern will adhere to Moore County
School District’s Employee Handbook as
well as the NASW Code of Ethics
regarding technology use within
employment/practice settings.

• Intern will store away personal

technology and will refrain from personal
use within the practice setting.
 School Social Work
Competency 1.4

OUTCOME:
• Onlyapproved sites have • Personal electronic
been used during the items have been used
school hours and while strictly for internship
on the school grounds. purposes.
Competency 1.5

Use supervision and

consultation to guide
professional judgment
and behavior.
Comp. 1.5 Relevant
Activities/Tasks
• Intern will consult with
supervisor when questions
arise about situations within
the field placement. Intern
will meet with supervisor
weekly to identify areas of
improvement as well as areas
of strength.
 School Social Work
Competency 1.5

OUTCOME:
• My supervisor and I have discussed
ways to improve within the practice
setting during our daily lunches and
how each interaction went well and
where adjustments can be made.