Competency 5

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Social workers understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis, implementation, and evaluation.

The above attachment is my spring semester evaluation. During my internship I have worked with various type of clients that needed services and connecting them with agencies such as the county assistance offices, or other affiliated agencies that Jewish family & Children's services collaborates with was one of my roles. I was educated and aware of the requirements that would make my clients qualify for the programs and receive access to these services.