Competency 9

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Social workers understand that evaluation is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Social workers recognize the importance of evaluating processes and outcomes to advance practice, policy, and service delivery effectiveness. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge in evaluating outcomes. Social workers understand qualitative and quantitative methods for evaluating outcomes and practice effectiveness.

Behaviors

Social workers:

• select and use appropriate methods for evaluation of outcomes;
• apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes;
• critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes; and
• apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
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Suggested Artifacts:

• Competency Capstone Paper & Integration Grid
• Oral or Poster Presentation Assessment Grid
• Spring Semester Field Evaluation

Artifact Reflection:

For each artifact, list the artifact and provide a written reflection that answers the following:

• In 4-5 sentences, describe how the assignment meets at least one of the behaviors. Be sure to include a specific example from your artifact.

You will provide this reflection right at the bottom of this page by following the steps to edit the page (for instructions, please see the e-Portfolio Resources tab).

The above attachment is my spring semester field evaluation. I have demonstrated behavior three because I have assisted my clients and monitored the progress of how any intervention that I have recommend for them. Also, as their social worker I have to make sure that the program will provide an effective outcome for my client. The evidence of this behavior is graded in my field evaluation.