Ethical and Professional Behavior Ethical and Professional Behavior

CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior Examples in This Text

Competency Chapter

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Ethical and Professional Behavior

Behaviors:

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

9, 14

Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations

2, 8, 12

Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication

14

Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes

Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior 13

Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice Diversity and Difference in Practice

Behaviors:

Apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels

2, 3, 10, 11, 12

Present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences

2

Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies

3, 6, 7

Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Human Rights and Justice

Behaviors:

Apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels

2, 6, 9

Engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice 1

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

Research-informed Practice (OR) Practice- informed Research

Behaviors:

Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research 7

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 4, 6

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CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior Examples in This Text

Competency Chapter

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Policy Practice

Behaviors:

Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services

5, 6