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Self-Assessment Assignment (45 points) SOWK 321 This assignment is intended to support you in your continued growth in social work, particularly as you prepare for your junior CLC internship.

Consider your strengths, motivation for social work, and what you’ve learned in your courses over this semester. Focus your self-assessment on your preparedness for working with individuals, families, and groups, including examples from class assignments, class activities, and readings. In addition to the points assigned to each area below, up to 5 points will be earned based on quality and thoroughness of writing. BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR FINAL ASSIGNMENT, REMOVE THE INSTRUCTIONS! Social Work Process (10 points) Identify what you know about the stages below, what you learned about the skills/knowledge/abilities needed for that stage, and what skills/knowledge/abilities you know you need to develop.

Engagement Assessment Intervention Evaluation Termination/Ending Services

Social Work Code of Ethics (10 points) How do you integrate the Code of Ethics with how you work with/will work with clients? Reflect specifically on cultural competence, social justice, and diversity. (10 points) Theories (10 points) What specific theories have you learned? Name three theories, then choose one theory and discuss how you will apply it when working with clients. Strengths/Challenges/Plans (10 points)

• What are your strengths at this point in time in your social work career? Name two and discuss how those strengths are related to working with clients.

• What skills/knowledge have you gained? Name two and discuss how those strengths are related to working with clients.

• What challenges or gaps in knowledge do you face? Name two and discuss how those strengths are related to working with clients.

• What are your plans for enhancing and improving your skills (i.e. addressing your challenges or gaps)? Create two goals with related outcomes and interventions for yourself.