TO THE QUESTION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE SOCIONOMIC SPECIALISTS

• Published in: Вісник Університету імені Альфреда Нобеля. Серія Педагогіка і психология
• Main Author: Olena O. Fayerman
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alfred Nobel University Publisher 2021-12-01
• Subjects: professional training of future specialists of socionomic sphere
• Online Access: https://pedpsy.duan.edu.ua/images/PDF/2021/2/33.pdf
• ISSN: 2522-4115; 2522-9133

The article reveals the problem of modern requirements for future specialists in the field of socionomics. It has been found that socionomic occupations include professions that involve constant work with people and direct communication in the process of professional activity for the purpose of direct or indirect business contacts, including providing one or other type of assistance to a person or group of people; the subject and purpose of their professional activities are determined. The author’s position on the assignment of psychologists, social educators, social workers and social work specialists to the group of socionomic specialists is substantiated. The requirements for socionics specialists as providers of social services, i.e. actions aimed at prevention, overcoming difficult life circumstances or minimizing their negative consequences for individuals / families are analyzed. It is shown that these requirements are laid down in international documents, in particular «Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training» and Standards of Higher Education specialties 053 Psychology, 231 Social Work. Emphasis is placed on the professional qualities of socionomic professionals who ensure the effectiveness of professional functions: responsibility for the quality of work with clients, altruistic qualities, tolerance, flexibility in communication (systems «specialist-client», «specialist-group / client groups»), empathy, an ability to establish trusting relationships with the client, belief in the possibility of effective assistance to the client; self-confidence, psychological qualities, focus on achieving professional success, willingness to help clients and provide them with professional assistance. The conclusion is made about the expediency of modeling the maintenance and technological maintenance of preparing future experts in socionomic sphere that would provide formation of their readiness for support of parents of children with special needs and development of such professional qualities as empathy, emotional intelligence, tolerance and reflexivity.