Social Work Supervision

Catalog description

Section information text: Social work supervisors are integral to the success of emerging and developing social workers. The foundations of their work with their supervisees influence quality of care, outcomes achievement, community engagement, funding, future supervisor comprehension, and more. Thus, their efforts ripple throughout the complex ecosystem of an agency. In this course, students consider the makeup of the supervisor role, including the theoretical underpinnings that provide a framework for positive supervision experiences, as well as the practical skills needed to convert supervision theory into successful practice. Students use practical supervision scenarios to explore the ecosystem of an agency from the supervisor’s perspective. Additionally, students explore legal, regulatory, and diversity considerations when interacting with various stakeholders. Understanding the role of the supervisor—whether planning to give or receive supervision—provides a broader view of the social work setting and highlights the potential impact of supervisor training on future developments in the field.