Caseworker
Interview Assessment Form
Round One
Date:
Recommend for Round Two
Classification:
Do Not Recommend for Round Two
Candidate’s Name:
Round Two
Interviewer Name(s):
Recommend for Hire
Do Not Recommend for Hire at this Time
Part A: Competencies
Instructions: Check the rating next to the numeric score that best represents the candidate’s proficiency level
in each competency area based on his/her responses to the interview questions. Tally the numeric scores in
the right-hand column and place that score into the Total Score section on page three. Please include any
comments at the end of the section.
No Evidence of
Marginally
Proficient
Exceeds
Greatly
Numeric
Competency
Proficiency
Proficient
Exceeds
Score
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities adapts behavior or work methods in
response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and
adjusts behaviors accordingly.
Building Trust: Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s motives and representations
and those of the organization. Is seen as direct and truthful; keeps confidences, promised, and commitments.
Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community
organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and supportively when
working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.
Communication: Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message and invites
response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate. Demonstrates good written, oral, and listening
skills.
Cultural Competence: Cultivates opportunities through diverse people; respects and relates well to people from
varied backgrounds, understands diverse worldviews, and is sensitive to group differences; sees diversity as an
opportunity, challenges bias and intolerance.
Decision Making/Problem Solving: Breaks down problems into components and recognizes interrelationships;
makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. Compares data, information, and input from a variety of
sources to draw conclusions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable
consequences.
Stress Tolerance: Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is
acceptable to others and to the organization.
Work Standards: Sets high standards and well-defined, realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of
effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision is
motivated to achieve.
Total Score Competencies:
1