Three functions of supervision are:

• A. Administrative, Educational, and Supportive
• B. Administrative, Supervisory, and Evaluative
• C. Educational, Supportive, and Developmental
• D. Administrative, Fiscal, and Legal

Answer: (A)

Supervision in social work practice serves three main roles: administrative oversight, educational guidance, and supportive supervision. Administratively, the supervisor handles organizing caseloads, monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with agency policies, and managing documentation and accountability. Educationally, the focus is on developing competence through case reviews, feedback, teaching evidence-based approaches, and modeling effective practice. Supportively, the supervisor provides emotional and professional support, fosters a reflective space, and helps prevent burnout by addressing morale and well-being. This combination best captures how supervision functions to both manage agency responsibilities and promote the supervisee’s growth and well-being. Other options mix in elements like fiscal, legal, or purely supervisory terms that aren’t typically listed as the three core functions guiding supervision practice.