Exam Preview for 2410: The Ins and Outs of Effective Social Work Su

The Ins and Outs of Effective Social Work Supervision

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1. In which of the following stages of social work development is supervision most important? BSW MSW Post Graduation All of the above
2. Supervision is mentioned in the NASW Code of Ethics, Ethical Responsibilities section, how many times? 4 7 10 16
3. The 3 Roles of Supervision include: Professional Development, Emotional Support, Administrative Oversight Professional Development, Model Fidelity, Performance Improvement Plans Performance Improvement Plans, Quality documentation, and Administrative Oversight Emotional Support, Individual Counseling, and Life Coaching
4. Administrative Supervision is best characterized by which of the following? A conversation about quality of intake documentation A conversation about differential diagnosis A conversation about the provider’s emotional response during a foster-care placement meeting A conversation about a new evidence-based practice for which a provider has just completed a learning collaborative
5. Reflective Supervision is best characterized by which of the following? A conversation about quality of intake documentation A conversation about differential diagnosis A conversation about the provider’s emotional response during a foster-care placement meeting A conversation about a new evidence-based practice for which a provider has just completed a learning collaborative
6. Clinical Supervision is best characterized by which of the following? A conversation about quality of intake documentation A conversation about differential diagnosis A conversation about the provider’s emotional response during a foster-care placement meeting A conversation about a new evidence-based practice for which a provider has just completed a learning collaborative
7. The supervisor has a responsibility to ensure which of the following is considered in supervision, per the Code of Ethics? Professional Habits Timeliness Strengths focused thinking Social Justice
8. The Supervisee’s role may include which of the following? Creating a clear performance plan for their next year of work Bringing topics/concepts to discuss during the supervision time Relaying financial information from the agency to the supervisor Considering ways to decrease supervision frequency to decrease financial burden on the agency
9. Co-creation of a supervisory space could include which of the following? Clarifying roles Signing financial consents Reviewing academic transcripts Playing the Ungame to build rapport
10. Which of the following best characterizes an ethical consideration of supervision? A new supervisor has a conversation with the agency director about beginning supervision with new direct reports The supervisor shares a document with a supervisee clearly outlining their responsibility in crisis and in collaborating with the employer A supervisee is a former student of the supervisor Supervision has been consistent, and supervisor is pleased with supervisees development
11. Heffron and Murch identify the role of the Supervisor as: Friend and Foe Mentor and Monitor Ally and Adversary Colleague and Conspirator
12. When discussing staff performance improvement or termination the first goal is: Identify a clear problem Document everything To regulate one’s self Prepare for the staff to quit
13. When a performance improvement plan is established, it is important to set a follow-up date for reflection as: Staff comprehension might not have been accurate Reflection isn’t possible when emotions are high Documenting all efforts for improvement are necessary to reduce the likelihood of unemployment penalties Apologize for supervisors inappropriate expectations
14. New staff may be wary of reflective experiences due to which of the following? Past experiences with supervisor communication Concern that supervisor interest may communicate doubt in staff abilities Increased contact communicates increased accountability All of the above
15. Staff generally report which of the following as the greatest contributing factor to burnout Poor boundaries Minimal Training Client Intensity Organizational stressors
16. Self is defined as which of the following: The supervisor’s essence The supervisor’s personality The supervisor’s lived experience All of the above
17. Which of the following is an example of the leader role? Attending community meetings Joining your professional organization Conducting yourself appropriately in community settings All of the above.
18. Which of the following is an example of the teacher role? Walking through a mandated report filing Reviewing the elements of a suicide assessment Drafting a SOAP note. All of the above.
19. The consultant role indicates: A level of confidence in your supervisee Natural progression for supervisees after three years A paid role with your supervisee Earning extra income
20. What is the difference between the consultant and colleague roles? The supervisee’s confidence is higher in the colleague role than the consultant's role. The colleague role is emotional support whereas the consultant role is running something by you in brief form. Neither are possible within agency work. The consultant role you get paid whereas the colleague role you don’t.