Accredited Disability Social Worker
  • Type Certification
  • Level Advanced
  • Time Years
  • Cost Paid
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Accredited Disability Social Worker

Issued by Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, supporting and empowering the profession to make a positive difference. AASW Accredited Disability Social Worker credential recognises the specialist skills of social workers working in the disability sector, helping them access roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency and roles funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

  • Type Certification
  • Level Advanced
  • Time Years
  • Cost Paid
Additional Details

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Connection
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Disability
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Engagement
  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Evaluation
  • Implementation
  • Personal Development
  • Research
  • Social Justice
  • Social Work
  • Systems Thinking
  • Workload Management

Earning Criteria

  • Criteria/components to the accreditation process. An applicant must:
  • - Hold current membership of the AASW
  • - Have at least 2 years’ full-time equivalent (FTE) post-qualifying social work experience in a disability setting or demonstrably related position within the past five years. An applicant must be able to articulate how their experience meets the AASW Disability Social Worker Capability Statement
  • - Have received at least 2 years’ full-time equivalent (FTE) post qualifying supervision in a disability setting or demonstrably related position within the past five years
  • - Have met the current ADSW Continuing Professional Development requirements as outlined in the AASW CPD Policy
  • - Arrange an employer or supervisor to provide a referee statement confirming skills, competencies and 2 years’ full-time equivalent (FTE) experience have been completed within the past 5 years in line with the recent practice requirement

Standards

AASW Practice Standards
AASW Practice Standards outline the practice expectations of all social workers. They are designed to guide social workers to ensure they fulfil their professional practice responsibilities.
AASW Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics of the AASW, expresses the values and responsibilities that are integral to and characterise the social work profession. It is intended to assist all social workers, collectively and individually, to act in ethically accountable ways, in the pursuit of the profession’s aims.
AASW Disability Capability Statement
1. Knowledge of theoretical, legislative policy and practice frameworks 2. Engagement 3. Knowledge and skills for key practice areas