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sources and multiple ways of knowing. They also understand the processes for<\/span>
translating research findings into effective practice.<\/span>
Social workers:<\/span>
1.<\/span> <\/span>Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research;<\/span>
2.<\/span> <\/span>Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative<\/span>
research methods and r<\/span>esearch findings.<\/span>
[Objective:<\/span> <\/span>3<\/span>,<\/span>4<\/span>,<\/span>6<\/span>]<\/span>
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations,<\/span>
and Communities<\/span>
Social workers understand that engagement is an ongoing component of the<\/span>
dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of,<\/span>
diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social<\/span>
workers value the importa<\/span>nce of human relationships. Social workers understand<\/span>
theories of human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and<\/span>
apply this knowledge to facilitate engagement with clients and constituencies,<\/span>
including individuals, families, groups,<\/span> <\/span>organizations, and communities. Social<\/span>
workers understand strategies to engage diverse clients and constituencies to<\/span>
advance practice effectiveness. Social workers understand how their personal<\/span>
experiences and affective reactions may impact their ability<\/span> <\/span>to effectively engage<\/span>
with diverse clients and constituencies. Social workers value principles of<\/span>
relationship<\/span>–<\/span>building and inter<\/span>–<\/span>professional collaboration to facilitate engagement<\/span>
with clients, constituencies, and other professionals as appropriate.<\/span>
So<\/span>cial workers:<\/span>
1.<\/span> <\/span>Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person<\/span>–<\/span>in<\/span>–<\/span>
environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with<\/span>
clients and constituencies;<\/span>
2.<\/span> <\/span>Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effe<\/span>ctively engage<\/span>
diverse clients and constituencies.<\/span>
[Objective:<\/span>1<\/span>,<\/span>3<\/span>,<\/span>4<\/span>,5,<\/span>6<\/span> <\/span>]<\/span>[Level of practice:<\/span> <\/span>Individuals<\/span> <\/span>Families Groups<\/span>