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Social Work Supervision: One Size Doesn't Fit All

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1.  Which of the following is NOT a common part of a supervisory role? Teaching supervisees the expectations of a role Guiding employees to refine skills Covering when a supervisee makes a mistake Aiding supervisees in managing work-related stress

2.  Justin, your supervisee, says the following to you: “I don’t really get anything out of these supervision meetings. Can I go now?” Which of the following responses is most in line with the spirit of motivational interviewing? “Yes, of course. See you next week.” “Let’s talk about that for a minute. Why don’t you find these meetings helpful?” “You’re not finding the meetings helpful. You are hoping they can be different than they are now.” “Tell me about a supervisor that provided you with helpful supervision.”

3.  Your supervisee, Cori, is clearly irritated during a consultation meeting. She provided all of the evidence she could think of for why a particular client should close. You disagree and see that it is important for Cori to develop specific skills to help her work with this client effectively. Which of the following mini-conversations align most with motivational interviewing? You: Cori, thank you for sharing your frustrations with me. This work isn’t easy. I have a bit of a different perspective on what you’re presenting. Would you mind if I shared what I am seeing? Cori: Yeah, fine. You: I could certainly be wrong, but it seems as though maybe you don’t feel like you have the tools you need to be able to help this client and that is not a feeling you experience regularly. You’re not comfortable with the unknown. You: Cori, I think that this client needs to stay open, and it’s going to be important for you to figure out how to do that. Are you willing to talk about that before giving up on this? You: Cori, you’re too close to this situation, and it’s taking a toll on you. Would you mind if I made a suggestion? Cori: Sure, I guess. You: I want you to feel supported when you bring up things that are difficult for you to handle. As a result, I would like to talk with you about transferring this client to another worker. None of the above

4.  What is the primary goal of clinical supervision? To make supervisees’ lives as easy as possible To guarantee that the clinical supervisee does not get the organization involved in a legal conflict To create a context in which the supervisee can acquire the experience needed to perform independently All of the above

5.  The clinical supervisor plays many roles. Which of the following roles is the primary role of the clinical supervisor? Gatekeeper Mentor Teacher All of the above

6.  Clinical supervision is different than administrative supervision because: Clinical supervision focuses on the individual development and competency building of the supervisee Administrative supervision’s primary aim is to the wellbeing of the agency and the clients served Administrative supervision focuses mainly on accountability and judging supervisee's performance for the purpose of advancement and raises All the above

7.  Which of the following models of supervision were discussed in this course? Developmental model Systems model Integrative model None of the above

8.  An employee that demonstrates a high level of competence and requires very little support to complete tasks would have their needs best met by a leader who ______________. Coaches Supports Delegates Directs

9.  Motivational Interviewing is an approach for enhancing ___________ motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. low non-existent visible intrinsic

10.  “Many new employees take time to adjust to the documentation requirements at our agency.” This is an example of: Bracketing Normalizing Sequencing Motivational Interviewing