Study for Midterm Flashcards
The Social Change model
allows us to make change happen through (4)
equity,
social justice,
self-knowledge,
personal empowerment.
Match the phrase to the social change value.
Being fair and impartial
equity
Match the phrase to the social change value.
allowing everyone to engage in occupations freely
social justice
Match the phrase to the social change value.
understanding of one’s talents, values, and interests, especially as these relate to the student’s capacity to provide effective leadership .
Self-knowledge
Match the phrase to the social change value.
Taking control of your own life. people are empowered by engaging in occupation, once they start doing things meaningful you start to see improvement.
Personal empowerment
Social Change Model views leadership as a _____ versus a _____.
Process vs a Position
the social change model approach examines leadership development from three different perspectives or levels:
Individual
Community
Group
“7 C’s” of leadership development for social change.
know which ones fall under individual, group, and community
Individual:
Consciousness of self
Congruence
Commitment
Group:
Collaboration
Common Purpose
Controversy with Civility
Community:
Citizenship
Name which of the 7 C’s this refers to:
- Things that are consistent
- People will not trust someone who is not consistent. Genuine, authentic, honesty etc.
Congruence
Name which of the 7 C’s this refers to:
- Psychic energy that motivates
- Commitment towards shared outcomes
- Commitment to quality care
Commitment
Name which of the 7 C’s this refers to:
- Working with others in a common effort
- Using people’s talents working together
Collaboration
Name which of the 7 C’s this refers to:
-Having shared aim and value
Common purpose
Name which of the 7 C’s this refers to:
-Being able to disagree and be respectful
Controversy with civility
Name which of the 7 C’s this refers to:
-Social change model looks at common purpose of group/ how does it effect rights and welfare of community as a whole.
Citizenship
Name which of the 7 C’s this refers to:
Self-awareness
Consciousness of self
Professional Behaviors Mindset 1:
Professionals focus on _____.
By using professional skills such as ____, and ____, paired with personal ____ and ____ a practitioner can achieve ____ results.
MINDSET 1: Professionals focus on results
Professional skills such as consistency and commitment
Personal values and motivation
achieve sustainable results.
MINDSET 2:
Professionals Act Like _______.
commit to success of the _____ instead of _____.
____ and ____ mark a true professional.
MINDSET 2: Professionals Act Like They Are Part of Something Bigger Than Themselves
Commit to success of the the facility instead of for yourself.
Collaboration and team work mark a professional
MINDSET 3:
Professionals Know things _________.
by performing with the “greater good” in mind professionals can ____, ____, gain new _____, and make ______.
MINDSET 3:
Professionals Know Things Get “Better” as They Get “Better”
by performing with the “greater good” in mind professionals can learn, grow, gain new skills, and make connections.
MINDSET 4:
Professionals Have _________ That Often _____________.
Thee include:
- Having and making decisions based on a personalized set of _______.
- Doing _________.
- Rising above the _____, staying ______, and ______.
MINDSET 4:
Professionals Have Personal Standards That Often Transcend Organizational Ones.
Thee include:
- Having a personalized set of core values (and making decisions based on them)
- Doing what’s right over what’s expedient
- Rising above the fray, staying focused, and avoiding drama
MINDSET 5: Professionals Know the ________.
Having (this quality) inspires trust through
_______, _________,
and Refusing to _______.
MINDSET 5: Professionals Know the Importance of Integrity
Having integrity inspires trust through
Authenticity,
Delivering on Commitments,
and Refusing to violate the trust of others.
MINDSET 6: Professionals Aspire to ________, Which Inspires _______.
as a professional we must:
- _______ clients and colleagues,
- _________ and keep their ______.
- Manage ____ and resist urge for _______.
MINDSET 6: Professionals Aspire to Master Their Emotions, Which Inspires Trust in Others
as a professional we must:
- Respect clients and colleagues,
- Maintain objectivity and keep their wits about them
- Manage egos and resist urge for immediate gratification
MINDSET 7: Professionals Find Pleasure in the _________.
They readily:
- Extend ________.
- Recognize _________.
- Try to ________.
MINDSET 7: Professionals Find Pleasure in the Growth and Success of Others
They readily:
- Extend trust to others
- Recognize the value others bring to the table
- Try to lift others up and succeed
Professional behaviors:
the ability to assess and initiate things independently; the power or opportunity to act or take charge before others do; or an act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation
Initiative
Professional behaviors:
An ability to understand the other persons situation, perspective, and feelings; communicate in a way that demonstrate understanding; and act on that understanding in a helpful therapeutic way.
Empathy
Professional behaviors
The ability and willingness to work together toward a common goal
Cooperation
Professional behaviors:
the act of arranging or assembling into an orderly structured, functional whole; giving a coherent form to something.
Organization
Professional behaviors:
relates to your reliability, trustworthiness, accountability, and sense of responsibility
Dependability
Professional behaviors:
An individual’s capacity to perform job responsibilities.
Competency
Professional behaviors:
-Discerning what is right and wrong and
Acting upon it even at personal cost
-Openly affirming that you are acting on your understanding of right from wrong.
Integrity
Professional behaviors:
the way you attend to your dress and appearance to ensure the trust and respect of clients, peers, and supervisors.
Professional Appearance,
What does a mission statement do?
- Creates boundaries
- Decision making tool
- Keep focused on values
- Reminds you of where you want to go
How does one create a personal mission statement?
Introspection
keep it short
get feedback from others
make changes as your values change.
Important resume tips. •Keep it \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_\_. •\_\_\_\_\_\_ is enough. Less is more •Keep it \_\_\_\_\_\_. •No need for \_\_\_\_\_. •Use \_\_\_\_\_\_\_. •Don’t \_\_\_\_\_\_.
- Keep it clear, concise, easy to read, truthful and mistake free.
- One page is enough. Less is more
- Keep it professional
- No need for elaborate designs
- Use quality paper
- Don’t abbreviate
organizing resume content:
- header
- school/degree
- feildwork
- professional memberships
- workshops/conferences
- Honors/ awards
- Languages
- Previous employment
- special skills
- volunteer
- Header – give accurate and reachable address and phone #
- School/ degree- List professional education 1st, followed by other college level experiences. Include high grade average, awards, honors etc.
- Fieldwork experience- portray in a way that will make you stand out, be specific in what you have been exposed to and any special skills learned.
- Professional Memberships- AOTA/ ILOTA, WFOT
- Workshops, conclave, or conference attendance- list names and dates when you attended, lecturers name, and CE credits earned.
- Honors, awards- highlight them to demonstrate determination and commitment to new profession
- Languages- desirable to know multiple
- Previous employment/special skills/ volunteer- make sure to explain how skills help you in your new profession. OT is holistic which means many skills/experiences can apply.
common Resume Mistakes: (8)
•Typos Grammar! •Poor Format, too much white space, Font size too big/ too small •Too Much info! •Objective does not match job •Too modest or boastful •Poor Paper quality
Cover letter format: Should be \_\_\_\_\_\_. Consist of 3 paragraphs 1. 2. 3.
should be consistent with resume using same header.
1- Why you are sending your resume
2- This is where you indicate why you are a good fit for the job. Sell yourself- special skills, languages, experience…
3- 2-3 sentences. Where you can be reached and when you would like to meet
References format:
- Should use same _____.
- Should Include names of______, _____, and ______.
- Try to secure ______.
- Should use same header as resume and cover letter
- Include supervisors at clinicals, professor from school, possible people from unrelated jobs.
- Try to secure written reference from supervisors on facility letter head.
Job interview strategies:
before the interview….
- research the organization
- check directions
- review possible interview questions
- gather all materials day before
What info to gather after a call to schedule an interview
Time/day/date; Name of interviewer (s), Time for Tour; Best # in case emergency
Job interview strategies:
at interview….
- wear professional attire
- greet interviewer/introduce self
- offer resume, cover letter, references
- Good eye contact
- Sit up straight
- Speak loudly and slowly
- Ask prepared questions
- Don’t discuss salary-even if they ask!
Job interview strategies:
Leaving/After interview
- Smile
- Thank interviewer
- Express desire to work at setting
- Shake hands
- Write down interviewer(s) name, contact info.
- Send thank you note/email
Thank you letter Format:
- Your heading
- Interviewer (name, title, address)
- Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms.
1st paragraph: Thank you for interview yesterday.- I enjoyed meeting you at…
2nd paragraph: I would enjoy contributing to ** by… After seeing your organization, I am convinced that I could ***…
3rd paragraph: I appreciate being consider for this position. I can be reached for questions at phone number and email 4th paragraph: Sincerely…. Signed Print Name
Illegal interview questions: (6)
- Age
- Sexual orientation/sex at birth
- Race
- Children
- Married
- Family responsibilities
questions to ask a prospective employer
ask 2 or 3 for best results. asking more might be counter productive
- can you describe what you’re looking for in a candidate?
- What kind of supervision should i suspect?
- how does supervision structure work here?
- What kind of productivity do you expect from your treating clinicians?
- how often will i be evaluated? do you use a standardized evaluation tool?
- Am I given dedicated time for documentation?
- what are the documentation requirements?
- is there reimbursement for continuing education?
- Do you have a feild work student program in place?
- what is the expected dress code?
STAR method is used as …
what does it stand for? S= T= A= R=
A method to tell story where your responses caused a positive outcome.
S=Situation (background scene)
T=Task (when, where, who, what)
A=Action (skills, behaviors, characteristics)
R=Outcome (what happened)
