Can differentiate between rapport and empathy and describe the importance of each.
Understand and can describe countertransference.
Understands and can articulate the importance of social workers knowing their own needs and how lack of self-awareness can impact professional relationships with clients.
Can identify and describe safety and engagement guidelines for home visits.
Understands and can identify and describe the major assessment models.
Can describe the uses of the ROPES and PIE system of assessment.
Can articulate the correct lines of questioning for all types of assessments.
Can identify and articulate the major constituents of the special populations and information to be gathered in order to make an accurate assessment.