Description
Supervisors have an essential role in teaching social workers professional strategies for addressing clinical issues in their practice. The purpose of this workshop is to enhance supervisory skills to help social workers develop critical thinking, professional identity, and best practices. This workshop includes practice activities to apply the content covered and examples of strategies for enhanced supervision. This three-hour workshop will satisfy the three Supervision CE BSWE requirements.
Instructor
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C has over 35 years of social work experience in both clinical and macro practice areas. Her areas of expertise include: policy, professional ethics, supervision and leadership, confidentiality, social work and field practicum education, child welfare practice, and curriculum development. Ms. Ferretto provides consultation and training for private and public agencies in her areas of expertise. She has served on a variety of committees and boards at the local, state, and national level developing policy and program initiatives.
Currently, Ms. Ferretto is on the Faculty at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (SSW). During her tenure at the SSW she has held positions in the Office of Field Education, Title IV-E Education for Public Child Welfare Program, Child Welfare Academy, Family Connections Baltimore and Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS). Prior to her positions at the SSW, she served as an administrator at the Maryland Department of Human Services in the following programs: Child Protective Services, Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Office of Staff Development and Training. Ms. Ferretto began her social work career as a Child Protective Services Worker at Baltimore City Department of Social Services.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50 – 9:00 Log On/Registration
9:00 - 10:45
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Challenges Supervisors Face Supervision
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Assessment BSWE Standards of Supervision (COMAR 10.42.08)
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Major Functions of Supervision
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Elements of Effective Clinical Supervision (Munson)
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:15
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Assessment of Supervisee (Kolb and Munson)
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Evaluating YOUR Effectiveness Influencing
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Clinical Outcomes: Critical Thinking (Deal)
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Power Base Inventory (Thomas)
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Resources Revisit: Challenges and Action Plans
12:15 Questions & Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Explore the functions and role of clinical supervision.
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Develop strategies to improve critical thinking and professional practice of those they supervise.
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Incorporate strategies for developing professional identity of their social workers to improve clinical outcomes.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
MD Board of Social Work Examiner (BSWE) website: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx
Barak, M. E. M., Travis, D. J., Pyun, H., & Xie, B. (2009). The impact of supervision on worker outcomes: A meta-analysis. Social Service Review, 83(1), 3–32. https://doi.org/10.1086/599028
Cohen, N. A., & Rhodes, G. B. (1978). Social Work Supervision: Administration in Social Work, 1(3), 281. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=75932452&site=eds-live
Collins-Camargo C, & Royse D. (2010). A study of the relationships among effective supervision, organizational culture promoting evidence-based practice, and worker self-efficacy in public child welfare. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 4(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/15548730903563053
Dan, V. (2017). An Exhaustive View on Supervision in Social Work: History, Evolution, Current Trends. Social Work Review / Revista de Asistenta Sociala, (2), 147–159. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=sih&AN=123351289&site=eds-live
Egan, R., Maidment, J., & Connolly, M. (2017). Trust, power and safety in the social work supervisory relationship: Results from Australian research. Journal of Social Work Practice, 31(3), 307–321. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2016.1261279
Kadushin, A.& Harness, D., Supervision in Social Work, 5th Edition, Columbia University Press (2014)
Kolb Learning Style Inventory http://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/pdf/environment/u472/Appendix%2019%20U472%20Community%20Facilitator%20Kolb%20Questionnaire%20Final.pdf
Lawler, J. (2015). Motivation and Meaning: The Role of Supervision. Practice (09503153), 27(4), 265–275. https://doi.org/10.1080/09503153.2015.1048056
Leung, K. K. P. (2012). An exploration of the use of power in social work supervisory relationships in Hong Kong. Journal of Social Work Practice, 26(2), 151–162. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2010.536201
Munson, C.E., Handbook of Clinical Supervision, 3rd Edition. (2012) Routledge, New York, NY.
Thomas, K.W. & Thomas, G.F. Power Base Inventory: Assessing Leadership and Influencing Style, (2003) CPP, Mountain View, CA.
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $70 and includes CE credit. Registering after 10/07/23 will incur an additional $20 late fee. Cancellations* must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
*ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.
