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Assignment:

Give a summary example, of reviewing the Learning Agreement below, and list three areas of growth that you have achieved over the course of the internship:

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

• When you face ethical dilemmas, it is important to follow the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws, and regulations. Use models for ethical decision-making and conduct research ethically. Depending on the situation, additional codes of ethics may also apply. To keep a professional stance in different situations, reflect on your personal values and practice self-regulation.
• Being professional is important in all types of communication, including how we behave, look, and communicate verbally, in writing, and online. Upholding high standards of professionalism helps us communicate effectively. Using technology in a responsible and appropriate way is key to achieving good results in our work.
• Getting help from supervisors and colleagues can improve how a professional makes decisions and acts. It is important to ask experienced coworkers for advice when facing choices in your job. Use social work principles and have meaningful conversations with clients and others involved in the situation.

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

• Advocating for human rights through understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice at individual and systemic levels.
• Practices that promote fairness and equality in terms of social, economic, and environmental aspects.
• Facilitate collaborative strategies to reduce social and economic inequities.

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

• When working in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels, it is crucial to understand and communicate the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences.
• Clients and constituencies are engaged as experts of their own experiences.
• Manage personal biases and values when working with diverse clients. Use inclusive strategies that consider the context of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, challenge assumptions, and gain inspiration from stakeholders.

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice

• Utilize practical experience and established theories to guide scientific investigation and research, while also incorporating innovative approaches and methods.
• Engage in a critical analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and findings.
• Strategies to bridge the gap between science and social work practice, including translating research findings into policy.

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

• Identify social policies at the local, state, and federal levels that impact well-being, service delivery, and access to social services.
• Assess the impact of social welfare and economic policies on access to social services.
• Apply critical thinking to analyze and formulate policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

• Apply multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients.
• To effectively engage diverse clients, it is important to use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate evidence-informed engagement skills to address complex client or community needs across various fields.

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

• Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies.
• When analyzing client and constituency assessment data, utilize multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks such as person-in-environment, human behavior, and the social environment.
• Develop intervention goals and objectives based on the assessment. Select appropriate intervention strategies based on assessment, research knowledge, and client preferences. Demonstrate evidence-informed assessment skills to address complex client needs.

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

• Select and use methods to reach goals and improve your clients' abilities. When working with clients and communities, apply different theories that include understanding human behavior, the social environment, and how people fit into their surroundings.
• Work together with others to achieve positive results. As a professional, you may need to negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients and communities with diverse backgrounds and interests. This requires strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to understand and balance different viewpoints.
• We want to help everyone reach shared goals by making transitions smoother and ensuring successful outcomes. We will use proven strategies to tackle complex challenges in different areas.

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

• Select the best methods to evaluate results. Make sure the evaluation process works well and is effective. Use different theoretical approaches to assess the outcomes of human behavior and the social environment.
• Evaluating and monitoring programs and interventions is crucial. This process helps ensure that they are effective and efficient.
• Utilize evaluation results to enhance the effectiveness of practice at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Demonstrate evaluation skills to monitor complex systems related to client or community needs in various fields of practice.