Accredited Supervisor

Issued by Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, supporting and empowering the profession to make a positive difference. This credential provides an opportunity to set quality standards for the profession. It recognises social workers as having an advanced level of experience and skills enabling them to provide a high standard of quality supervision. The Supervision Credential provides evidence of a social worker demonstrating the

Type Validation
Level Advanced
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Change Management
Communications
Conflict Resolution
Group Professional Supervision
Individual supervision /Individual Clinical supervision
Leadership
Mediation
Mentoring
Peer Supervision
Relationships
Relaxation
Report Writing
Self Esteem / Self Development
Stress Management
Workplace Bullying
Workplace Coaching
Workplace Stress

Earning Criteria

- Hold current eligible AASW membership
- Post-qualifying social work experience* in a clinical setting: *post-qualifying social work experience gained as a social worker after graduating from an AASW Accredited Social Work program.
a. Have at least 2 years’ full-time equivalent (FTE) post-qualifying social work experience in a supervisor setting within the last 5 years b. Must be able to articulate how their experience meets all of the AASW Supervisor Capability Statements, relating to the core Knowledge and skill indicators and provide a case example from one of their nominated positions
- Demonstrate at least 2 years’ full-time equivalent (FTE) post-qualifying supervision within the last 5 years.
- Have met the Continuing Professional Development requirements.
- Demonstrate ability and knowledge of Supervisor Social Work practice through Case Study activities.
- Verification of applicant’s Skills and Competencies in Practice. For each role you would like considered for your application, you will need to provide all the following: Referee statement, Position description and Curriculum vitae or resume

Standards

AASW Practice Standards

AASW Practice Standards outline the practice expectations of all social workers. They are designed to guide social workers to ensure they fulfill their professional practice responsibilities.

AASW Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics of the AASW, expresses the values and responsibilities that are integral to and characterise the social work profession. It is intended to assist all social workers, collectively and individually, to act in ethically accountable ways, in the pursuit of the profession’s aims.

Accredited Supervisor Capability Statement

1. Building supervisory relationships 2. Applying theory and research 3. Modeling reflective practice 4. Enhancing professional growth 5. Contributing to the supervision knowledge base