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July 9th, 2021 Professionalism as a Supervisor Competency
“The day you convince yourself that you've mastered your craft or profession or even your relationships, is the day you cease to live. The thirst for knowledge and the mind's ravenous appetite for constant growth and ev…
July 9th, 2021 Professionalism as a Worker Competency
“Professionalism is not about what work you do, it is about how well you do the work.” ~ Amit KalantriThis July, we are exploring the worker competencies associated with Professionalism, which involve demonstrating professional g…
June 8th, 2021 Use of Supervision and Management as a Worker Competency
This June we examine the worker competencies involved with the Use of Supervision and Management. These competencies ask workers to recognize the importance of the supervisory role in achieving desired service and organizational …
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…