NEED FOR MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Abstract

Competencies of the social worker are the key factor that helps to respond appropriately to the occurring changes and adapt. Regulation of social work, cultural and mental environment differ, affecting the needs of the population and work practice. With this research, we aim to reveal the need for managerial competencies in the practice of social work. The qualitative research was applied. Managerial competencies enable the social workers to attain more effective results at work; however, when working with different groups of service recipients, priorities of competencies and abilities differ.