Competency

Presentation
Josaphina Tate
Interning at: Cape Fear Valley Hospital
 Make ethical decisions by
applying the standards of the
NASW Code of Ethics, relevant
Competency
laws and regulations, models for
1.1:
ethical decision-making, ethical
conduct of research, and
additional codes of ethics as
appropriate to context
 The way that I could apply this competency to my agency is by, if I
Competency run into any type of dilemma while working with the patient to
refer back to the NASW Code of ethics. In doing this I can handle
1.1: example the situation professionally and will keep the patient comfortable
during our time of discussion.
Competency Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and
maintain professionalism in practice situations
1.2: Cont.
Compentency To support the client self-determination. Managing my personal
values by not influencing the client with commentary on what I
1.2 Examples would do in a situation they were experiencing
Competency Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and
oral, written, and electronic communication
1.3
Competency Follow the dress code. Maintain professionalism in the community
and with clients.
1.3 Examples
Competency Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice
outcomes
1.4
Competency Prior to sending out an email or document, I had will have my
supervisor proof the document for accuracy
1.4 example
Competency Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment
and behavior
1.5
Competency Weekly asking my supervisor if my progress has increased and
asking what I could do to better my skills
1.5 example
Compentecy Apply and communicate understanding of the importance of
diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in practice at
2.1 the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Competency Know that diversity is an essential component of every individuals
life, explain to my client that you have an understanding of this
2.1 Example fact and apply this knowledge to every level of practice
Competency Present themselves as learners and engage clients and
constituencies as experts of their own experiences
2.2
Competency Empower my clients to take control of by allowing them the
position of leadership in describing their own experiences of
2.2 Example diversity
 Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence
of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and
Competency constituencies.
2.3
Competency Understand my own values and bias, learn how to control those
values and stereotypes and limit their interference in my practice
2.3 example with the clients.
Competency Apply understanding of social, economic, and environmental
justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system
3.1 levels
Competency Reading up on Healthcare and learning how it impacts client
services
3.1 example
Competency Engage in practices that advance social, economic, and
environmental justice
3.2
Competency In the role of Coordination of care, serve all clients with same level
of commitment and persistence when faced with multi problem
3.2 example clients
Competency Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and
research
4.1
Competency Develop individual case plans with measurable goals and
objectives and monitor the progress toward the goals
4.1 example
Competency Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and
qualitative research methods and research findings
4.2
Competency Update Cape Fear Valley Urine Drug Screen to comply with
Screening at the hospital
4.2 Example
Competency Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice,
policy, and service delivery
4.3
Competency Create a training manual for classes for the hospital to comply
with.
4.3 example
Competency Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that
impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services.
5.1
 Identify Cumberland County resources and relate those to the
Competency client as needed.

5.1 Example
Competency Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the
delivery of and access to social services
5.2
Competency When reference to child care or substance abuse coordinate with
DSS which can lead to child welfare and etc.
5.2 example
 Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for
policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and
Competency environmental justice.
5.3
Competency Work with the community to lower Substance abuse among
mothers during pregnancy in Cumberland County
5.3 example
Competency Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment,
person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
6.1 frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies
Competency To be able to tell the clients the services that could be provided.

6.1 example
Competency Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively
engage diverse clients and constituencies
6.2
Competency Listen and understand the needs of the client
6.2 example
Competency Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret
information from clients and constituencies
7.1
Competency Assess clients for section and support through the process
7.1 example
Competency Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment,
person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
7.2 frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies
Competency Observe clients in the NICU that related to DSS and how they are
changing or progressing for that child.
7.2 example
 Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives
Competency based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and
challenges within clients and constituencies
7.3
Competency Discuss with client the individual goals and the goals through the
selection process to better themselves for the children
7.3 example
Competency Select appropriate intervention strategies based on the
assessment, research knowledge, and values and preferences of
7.4 clients and constituencies
Competency Worth with the social workers on the floor to evaluate and select
those clients who meet the criteria and how we support the client
7.4 example through the process
Competency Critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice
goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies
8.1
 Work with staffing to evaluate and select how we can fix issues
Competency among Urine Drug screening
8.1 example
Competency Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment,
person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
8.2 frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies
 Assess staff and create a better urine analysis screening for the
Competency patients.

8.2 example
Competency Use inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve
beneficial practice outcomes
8.3
Competency Attend faculty and committee meeting and work closely with staff
8.3 example
Competency Negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of diverse
clients and constituencies
8.4
Competency Advocate for more Urine Drug screening
8.4 example
Competency Facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually
agreed-on goals
8.5
Competency Attend a meeting
8.5 Example
Competency Select and use appropriate methods for evaluation of outcomes
9.1
Competency Create a test to measure amount of Urine Drug Screening
9.1 example
Competency Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment,
person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical
9.2 frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes
 Continue to check up with DSS to see how the process is going for
Competency the baby to place.
9.2 example
Competency Critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program
processes and outcomes
9.3
Competency Interventions to helps mothers who are substance abusers
9.3 example
Competency Apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the
micro, mezzo, and macro levels
9.4
Competency Write a report to improve substance abuse among the county
9.4 Example