Resources
The resources page is organized by the nine Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) social work competencies. Students will ideally do at least one activity for each competency, though there may be some overlap within various assignments.
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Websites
- 12 Grand Challenges
- Field Placement Anxiety
- HIPPA Help Social Workers
- Illinois Mandated Reporter Training
- NASW Code of Ethics
- Social Work History
- Take Care of You, So You Can Continue to Elevate Others
Documents
- NASW Social Work Safety in the Workplace
- NASW Standards in Social Work Supervision
- NASW on Technology
Podcasts
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Websites
Documents
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic and Environmental Justice
Websites
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Podcasts
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Websites
- The Don'ts of Dual Relationships
- Human Rights
- Human Rights and Social Work Values
- The Importance of Human Relationships
- Why Relationships are Key to Good Social Work
Competency 6: Engage Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities
Websites
- Ethics Alive!NASW Code of Ethics
Videos
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities
Podcasts
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities
Websites
- Having Difficult But Necessary Conversation with Your Field Instructor
- A New Social Work Professional's Guide to Work Relationships
- The Social Social Worker: 10 Tools for Successful Networking
Competency 9: Evaluate Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations and Communities
Documents