The last four class periods, we have focused during lecture and in the assigned chapter on the basics of social work. Primarily, we have focused on the NASW Code of Ethics, which all social workers follow and are bound to as they work in the profession. In addition, we have focused on other concepts like assessment, accountability, and autonomy. A strong foundation and understanding in these core concepts will help to eventually help to make me, personally, an effective and committed social worker. The NASW Code of Ethics has six key components that we have covered, service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. As a class we discussed different scenarios that as social
Chapter 39 is designed to keep children safe at all times. In the event a child is deemed unsafe or at imminent risk of harm, the result is a removal from their caregivers. When a child is removed from their caregiver, often times they are offered a case plan in order for reunification to take place. Many times, parents/caregivers are not in agreement with services that are being required, which in my opinion violates their rights to self-determination. According to the NASW social work code of ethics, Self-determination is defined as recognizing the rights and needs of clients to be free to make their own choices and decisions. Often times, the parents are not asked what services would be beneficial but rather what services are needed for
Social workers face complex ethical issues in every aspect of their profession. This work is often ethically challenging because it involves direct contact and interaction with individuals who are vulnerable. There are many factors that influence our decision making especially when working with at risk youths, we often face challenges in wanting to take on certain roles to protect our clients. These roles often conflict with our professional obligations. When our personal and professional values conflicts, our decisions may affect the individual, family, group, community and the organization.
Cassdy, your exactly right a social worker, working as an exotic dancer enhances the potential of a client and worker creating multiple relationships (dual relationship). It's hard for me to speak on a clients prospective of the dual relationship. I can only speak on my perspective and personal views social workers are beholden to the Social Work Code of Ethics otherwise known as the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics during a Social worker's studies and vow to abide by its standards and principles throughout our careers.
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics preamble states that “Social workers are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and strive to end discrimination, oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice”. What I believe I have found in my internship with the Methodist Home for Children, Inc. (MHFC) is that the program seems to promote the wealthy, white, male dominant culture and promote oppression of other cultures.
There has always been a desire for in me to help others who can be in difficult situations or in need of help. This desire has pushed me to pursue a career within the social work field. There have been numerous instances in my life, where I took the chance to help others before helping myself. Whether these instances dealt with my family, friends, peers or strangers, I have always seen the worth in helping others. Putting others before myself has always been an enjoying experience because I am able to be selfless and provide opportunities to others who might not have the resources or help to do so. Knowing that I can have a great impact on others’ lives by directing them to resources or listening to their experiences excites me because I want
The social work field focuses on a variety of tasks that ensure the wellbeing and social justice of people in society, which is carried out by following the Code of Ethics. Through maintaining professional relationships with clients, social workers assess both the presenting issues at hand and the environment in order to understand what measures need to be taken. This journal is about first impressions of social work agencies and how they influence one’s interactions with them. This journal also delves into how social services assessments may be used to identify how to interact with clients in the most appropriate manner, depending on their needs, how long their stay is, etc. Finally, this journal will explore the ways in which the relationships
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has published a set of core values and ethical guidelines for all social workers. The Code of Ethics contains six core values to which social workers need to practice (NASW, 2008). The social worker must abide by the values and ethics set forth by the NASW at all times.
I agree with everything that you have written. It is not enough for a social worker to display a good work ethic. A social worker has to display the ethics that are in the NASW code of ethics. After reading your post and comparing it to my agency it sounds like you have a very strict agency. That is very beneficial to you, if someone is holding you to a standard it’s a good idea to make sure that you are keeping high standards so that you enhance you skills which will make you valuable to the job market. At my last agency I did home visits and I enjoyed tem a lot. Doing home visits allows you to see a part of your client that you would probably never see at your work place. The client behaves different and sometimes if the social worker is
The Australian Code of ethics for Social work AASW (2003), which replicates the highest international ethical standards, conditions a respectable social worker to exhibit ethical awareness in their field of work, whilst observing the standards of accountability (Hugman, Pittaway & Bartolomei 2011, p.1272). Social workers, indifferent to their type of service are encouraged to promote ethical values and standards. However, the shift to ethics in research involving human participation was particularly concerning especially after the insensitive research practices involving human subjects in Nazi Germany during the WW2. The abuses led to the establishment of the Nuremberg Code, which highlighted a number of key principles that continues to remain the foundation of any human research (Sherlock 2010, p.2). This essay will demonstrate the importance the importance of adhering to ethical principles in research process, especially around vulnerable groups in particular the refugees. Concentrating solely on the notion of self-determination due to the enormous selections of ethical principals, it hopes to develop the argument that ethical practices such as informed consent, confidentiality and protection from harm are crucial concepts that when disregarded and overlooked can cause a hazardous situation for the participants in the study (Walter, 2013).
While one is in the discipline of becoming a Social Worker, one must read, listen to lectures, have serious class conversations and value how the philosophies of each culture is distinctive. Lindsey states “A culture contribute to differences in social policy, legislation, and social work practice” (2005). As a result, in to relation of the last sentence this is when ones’ personal beliefs sometimes interfere with ones’ judgments towards others. Further, the NASW Code of Ethics does not specify which values, principles, and standards are most important and ought to outweigh others in instances when they conflict. The Code of Ethics is an outline that helps the worker stay within the boundaries that helps them deal with personal values, decision
Social workers often hold considerable power in their work as they regularly work with the most vulnerable, powerless, and oppressed populations. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics outlines regulations and ethical obligations that hold its members accountable for their actions. More specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy’s (CBT) therapeutic journey and the NASW code of ethics highlight the importance of clients' involvement. This collaboration is defined by the client’s right to self-determination and his or her ability to make choices relative to the treatment process. However, conceptualizing and understanding clients with complex problems such as Peter can be extremely difficult. Also, the effectiveness
of BA. Social workers have the natural ability and skill set to become problem solvers by bringing a certain level of finesse that can help anticipate barriers. They provide a more human element to the provider’s role in psychotherapy. By focusing on the engagement part of the provider to consumer, social workers simply often understand the needs of consumer in a more thorough way. As the use of evidence based practices (EBP) has become the standard for many social workers, this can be seen as another benefit to incorporate that can potentially aid the intervention being administered.
I would initially be happy for Joe because of his reaction to seeing me. I am aware it is within Joe’s rights to have children and to be able to be a parent. Joe could also be taking something out of context so, I need to make sure what he means by being a father. If he is in fact, going to be a father, the next step would be checking that it was consensual. I would ask about this to make sure that Joe does not need any form of social justice.
The National Association of Social Workers introduced the Code of Ethics to define the profession and responsibilities of a social worker. The values in the Code of Ethics provide ideal principles that every social worker should strive to have. I consider that my personal values deeply align with the core values of the social work profession. The primary goal of a social worker is to address social issues and to help those who are in need. I believe every one of us should be of aid to others. We are placed on earth to help one another as we venture on throughout life. Social workers also pursue social justice. Being gay, people have fought for LGBT rights. From our former president to the rural mother of a gay son, allies have helped change
I started my portfolio off with writing about the NASW Code of Ethics. I thought that the Code of Ethics is a great way to show that I understand a social worker professional foundation and that I understand the values and ethics of the social work profession. My Alzheimer paper show explains my understanding of how the social systems interact between people and their environment. My paper on ethical dilemma outlines how social work values and ethics could intervene in the profession of social work. My research paper demonstrate the understanding I have using evidence based practice using research methods. My ACA paper covers the ACA policy and how it came to be a law and how that law affects people. My agency paper explains how the agency in program that I am in discrimination skills that is necessary for intervention with diverse clients. My internship evaluation implements the basic social work skills that I practice at my internship. My weekly log gives me a chance to reflect on my week and learn from it. The learning plan outlines the things my