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May 14th, 2021 Policy as a Worker Competency
This May we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Policy, which involves understanding policies that affect delivery of child welfare services and the missions, priorities and resource allocations that guide the d…
May 5th, 2021 Decision Making as a Supervisor Competency
Guest author Stacey Steinbach, licensed Signs of Safety trainer, consultant, and Children’s Service Supervisor with the Yellow Medicine County Family Services, shares her experiences and understanding of the supervisor competency…
April 27th, 2021 Advocacy as a Worker Competency
In this article we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Advocacy, which involves recognizing individual or group needs, providing intervention on behalf of children and families, communicating to decision makers,…
March 3rd, 2021 Evaluation as a Worker Competency
This March we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Evaluation, which involves continuously monitoring outcomes of service plans and system programs to determine if the desired goals are being achieved and, if not…
February 8th, 2021 Communication as a Frontline Worker Competency
“Having someone who listens is a great gift, but to be truly heard is a treasure.” ~ Tatjana UrbicEveryone wants to be heard, to be understood, and to believe that other people can empathize with their concerns. For those whose j…
January 20th, 2021 Implementing Child Welfare Services as a Frontline Worker Competency
This January we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Implementing Child Welfare Services, which involves Identifying and applying the most effective, ethical and culturally appropriate services, resources, and pr…
January 8th, 2021 Cultural Responsiveness as a Supervisor Competency
This January we will explore the supervisor competencies associated with Cultural Responsiveness, which demonstrates a working knowledge of, and sensitivity to the role the supervisor plays within a broader social context that in…
December 8th, 2020 Case Planning in Child Welfare as a Frontline Worker Competency
This December we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Case Planning in Child Welfare, which involves setting goals, developing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules derived from the engaging, assessing an…
December 7th, 2020 Organizational Leadership as a Supervisor Competency
This December we will explore the supervisor competencies associated with Organizational Leadership, which involves building and maintaining effective working relationships within a network of systems to support the needs of clie…
November 23rd, 2020 Assessment as a Frontline Worker Competency
This November we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Assessment, which involves gathering information about reported concerns and family needs, practicing basic principles and techniques of interviewing children…