Field Manual for 2013-2014 - University of Maryland School of ...

F. Ability to act within the agency system in response to
client need and advocate for change when needed.
G. Ability to facilitate referrals to connect clients to
resources outside the agency.
H. Ability to formulate a culturally sensitive assessment
of client behavior.
I. Ability to link the assessment to the plan for
intervention.
J. Ability to establish a helping contact.
K. Ability to reaffirm or to negotiate contracts based
on on-going assessment.
L. Ability to select and use varied modalities of
intervention.
M. Ability to identify and to understand one’s own
patterns of behavior within the clinical transaction.
N. Ability to observe and to report on the clinical
process on an advanced level.
O. Ability to assess the effectiveness of one’s
intervention.
P. Ability to demonstrate progressive skills toward
assuming a leadership position in field.
Q. Ability to demonstrate engage in ethical decision
making.
ATTITUDE OBJECTIVES
A. Demonstrate a commitment to social and economic
justice and to social work values reflected in the
NASW Code of Ethics.
B. Show appreciation for the rich and positive
contributions to community life brought by people of
diverse backgrounds, socioeconomic levels and cultural
groups; and sensitivity to the systemic barriers
faced by these persons that are derived from inequitable
policies and practices.
C. Commit to clients and consumers as equal partners in
social change endeavors.
D. Recognize and adhere to professional boundaries
with clients, constituents, and co-workers.
E. Commit to ongoing professional development.
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