Assignment: Journal: Supervising Others

Take a minute and think about the supervisorsyou have had in the workplace. What were characteristics of effectivesupervisors? As you reflect on these experiences, consider howsupervision affected your ability to complete the tasks associated withyour job. Also, think about how leadership styles can influence therelationship between social workers and their supervisors.

Forthis Assignment, review the Petrakis case study in this week’s videoand note how supervisory and leadership skills are portrayed.

Assignment (4–5 paragraphs)

Complete the following Journal entry:

• Identify attributes of leadership styles and approaches that facilitate quality supervision.
• Evaluate the supervisory and leadership skills demonstrated in thePetrakis case study by identifying which supervisory and leadershipskills the supervisor demonstrated.
• Explain whether the supervisor in the video demonstrated qualitysupervision, and why. Provide specific examples to support yourevaluation.

Required Readings

Kadushin, G., Berger, C., Gilbert, C., & de St. Aubin, M. (2009). Models and methods in hospital social work supervision. Clinical Supervisor, 28(2), 180–199.

McTighe, J. (2011). Teaching the use of self through the process of clinical supervision. Clinical Social Work Journal, 39(3), 301–307.

National Association of Social Workers and Association of Social Work Boards. (2013). Best practice standards in social work supervision. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=GBrLbl4BuwI%3D&portalid=0

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014c). Sessions: Levy (Episode 5 of 42) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.

Credit: Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2014d). Sessions: Petrakis (Episode 4 of 42) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 2 minutes.

Credit: Provided courtesy of the Laureate International Network of Universities.

Optional Resources

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014a). Sessions: Case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader].