Response Two of Supervision in Social Work
I also thank Janelle Smith for forwarding her work for my response. I agree with the points that a supervisor’s role is responsible for any organization’s progress and running. She has stipulated the roles of a supervisor comprehensively. The discussion also points out the need for power and authority for the supervisor to perform their roles effectively. Additionally, I support the national association of workers’ standards in promoting the supervisor’s role and functions. Her discussion shows that maintaining a good interpersonal relationship within the organization is quite a problem due to the different forms of boundaries that have to be established and reinforced within the organization. Her opinion also seems to be well informed on how, as a leader, she can improve the supervisor and the supervisee relationship.
The power and authority conferred on a supervisor will contribute a lot towards accomplishing the goals of an organization. However, there has to be an acknowledgment of the administration’s support role towards a supervisor’s roles. Additionally, it is the administration’s responsibility to ensure that the authority is enough and conforms to the two oneness of command. The steps further stabilize the supervisor’s power to consistency and predictability of the necessary actions to be taken in any circumstance. (Kadushin& Harkens, 2014)
The other key challenge in the maintenance of good interpersonal relationships within the organization. Should be guided by the professional code of ethics developed for social workers. A supervisor must learn how to disconnect personal interest from organizational interests. The code of ethics also stipulates that a supervisor cannot be guided by one own values and ethics but rather the ones in the profession. (NASW, 2013)In conclusion, even though these conditions may not be favorable, critical skills can be employed to maintain a good relationship is essential.
REFERENCES
Kadushin, A., & Harkness, D. (2014). Supervision in social work (5th ed.). New York, NY:
Columbia University Press.
National Association of Social Workers and Association of Social Work Boards. (2013). Best practice standards in social work supervision.