Generalist Plan
Competency 1:
Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester
Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Make ethical decisions by applying the
Standards 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.
Use reflection and self-regulation to manage
personal values and maintain
professionalism in practice situations.
Demonstrate professional demeanor in
behavior; appearance; and oral, written,
and electronic communication.
Use technology ethically and appropriately
to facilitate practice outcomes.
Use supervision and consultation to guide
professional judgement and behavior.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 2:
Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester
Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Apply and communicate understanding of
the importance of diversity and difference
in shaping life experiences in practice at the
micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Present themselves as learners and engage
clients and constituencies as experts of their
own experiences
Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to
manage the influence of personal biases and
values in working with diverse clients and
constituencies.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 3:
Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic,
and Environmental Justice
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Apply their understanding of social,
economic, and environmental justice to
advocate for human rights at the individual
and system levels.
Engage in practices that advance social,
economic, and environmental justice.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A – Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 4:
Engage in Practice-Informed Research and
Research-Informed Practice
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Use practice experience and theory to
inform scientific inquiry and research
Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis
of quantitative and qualitative research
methods and research findings.
Use and translate research evidence to
inform and improve practice, policy, and
service delivery
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 5:
Engage in Policy Practice
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Identify social policy at the local, state, and
federal level that impacts well-being, service
delivery, and access to social services
Assess how social welfare and economic
policies impact the delivery of and access to
social services
Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate
and advocate for policies that advance
human rights and social, economic, and
environmental justice.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A – Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 6:
Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in environment,
and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks to engage with clients and
constituencies.
Use empathy, reflections, and interpersonal
skills to effectively engage diverse clients
and constituencies.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A – Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 7:
Assess Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Collect and organize data, and apply critical
thinking to interpret information from
clients and constituencies.
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment
and other multidisciplinary theoretical
frameworks in the analysis of assessment
data from clients and constituencies.
Develop mutually agreed-on intervention
goals and objectives based on the critical
assessment of strengths, needs, and
challenges within clients and constituencies.
Select appropriate intervention strategies
based on the assessment, research
knowledge and values and preferences of
clients and constituencies.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A – Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 8:
Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups,
Organizations, and Communities
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Critically choose and implement
interventions to achieve practice goals and
enhance capacities of clients and
constituencies.
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment,
and other multi-disciplinary theoretical
frameworks in interventions with clients and
constituencies.
User inter-professional collaboration as
appropriate to achieve beneficial practice
outcomes.
Negotiate, mediate, and advocate with, and
on behalf of, diverse clients and
constituencies.
Facilitate effective transitions and endings
that advance mutually agreed-on goals.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A – Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 9:
Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families,
Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Select and use appropriate methods for
evaluation of outcomes
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment,
and other multi-disciplinary theoretical
frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
Critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate
intervention and program processes and
outcomes.
Apply evaluation findings to improve
practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo,
and macro levels
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A – Not Applicable (please explain)
Competency 10:
Integrate Faith and Learning as it Applies to
Social Work Practice
Practice Behaviors
Learning Tasks to Aid in Mastering
Core Competencies
Target
Date
1
st
Semester Evaluation
2
nd
Semester Evaluation
How will student demonstrate competency
In each practice behavior. Identify 2-3 tasks.
Incorporate one’s Christian values into
application of professional values, ethics,
and activities
Recognize and respect spiritual diversity.
1 = Unacceptable Progress │ 2 = Insufficient Progress │ 3 = Emerging Competence │ 4 = Competent │ 5 = Advanced Competence │ N/A – Not Applicable (please explain)
Individualized Outcomes
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