Discuss the knowledge, values, attitudes, qualities, and abilities required to become an effective social worker. Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a social worker



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ANS: Students' answers will vary. Incorporated in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (Council on Social Work Education, 2015) graduates of accredited social work programs should be able to:
1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice.
3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice.
4. Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice.
5. Engage in Policy–Practice.
6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.

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