Introduction to Competence-Based Social Work

“If you looking for a textbook that gives an engaging introduction to competency based social work, this is the text. The plethora of case studies with corresponding questions brings the content to life. Students will gain a basic understanding of the field with opportunities to wrestle with key concepts through discussion questions and personal reflection. Sherr and Jones authored a well-written text addressing the policies and standards of the social workeducation accrediting body.” – Christine Fulmer, Liberty University”This important text will be of interest to anyone considering a career in the social work profession.” – David R. Hodge, ASU”Drs. Sherr and Jones focus on two key elements of the profession: professional identity, ‘why we do’ and the methods of social work, ‘what we do.’ The use of case-based learning to introduce the students to multiple facets of social work and the core competencies of the profession brings the field of social work alive for students. The additional learning tools at the end of each chapter and the online supplements make this an easy to use text for students andfaculty alike. The authors are able to provide a historical context while bringing in current issues that the profession needs to address. The variety and volume of cases lend themselves to the use ofmultiple teaching methods within the classroom. This text is engaging and relevant to any student considering social work as a vocation.” – Clifford Rosenbohm, George Fox University

Michael E. Sherr, PhD, is professor and chair of the social work department at Cedarville University. He is an internationally recognized scholar with more than 80 publications, including three other books, on several areas of research and scholarship. He is editor-in-chief of the interdisciplinary and international Journal of Human Behaviour in the Social Environment.

Johnny M. Jones, PhD, is former professor and chair of the social work department at Southeastern University. He currently serves as Director in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research.