Skills Classification List

(This list is provided as an example of skills that may be utilized in the Learning Agreement).

· The student will learn to deal with crisis.

· The student will learn to be flexible

· The student will learn problem-solving skills. 

· The student will learn critical thinking skills.

· The student will learn active listening skills.

· The student will learn to be reliable.

· The student will learn clear and concise writing.

· The student will learn organization skills.

· The student will learn computer skills.

· The student will learn to write and use case notes.

· The student will learn conflict resolution skills.

· The student will learn to write and use process recordings.

· The student will learn assessment skills.

· The student will learn to identify dangerous/crisis situations.

· The student will learn to intervene in dangerous/crisis situations.

· The student will develop an awareness of gender/ethnic/and sexual orientation issues.

· The student will develop sensitivity to gender/ethnic/and sexual orientation issues.

· The student will learn the political and organizational system.

· The student will learn about the communities the agency serves.

· The student will learn community resources that are available.

· The student will appropriate community resources for clients.

· The student will learn to access appropriate client resources.

· The student will gain knowledge of the population being served.

· The student will gain knowledge of the issues being addressed.

· The student will learn the importance of a professional appearance.

· The student will develop a professional demeanor.

· The student will learn to separate issues of self and client.

· The student will learn to take initiative.

· The student will learn to be self-motivated.

· The student will learn when to ask for direction.

· The student will learn how to take direction.

· The student will learn how to deal with authority.

· The student will learn to leave the job behind after work.

· The student will learn to be prepared.

· The student will learn realistic expectations.

· The student will learn to assume responsibility for acquiring knowledge.

· The student will develop a high tolerance for ambiguity.

· The student will be able to identify his/her own professional work ethic.

· The student will learn to develop public speaking skills.

· The student will learn to increase verbalization with the specified client population.

· The student will learn to increase verbalization with coworkers.

· The student will learn to be assertive.

· The student will learn to collaborate.

· The student will learn agency policies and procedures.

· The student will learn to use supervision wisely.

· The student will learn to learn to work within the agency policies and procedures.