Multifaceted Work Case Study

The Multifaceted Work of a Social Worker
Introduction
Social workers often wear two hats, struggling to find a balance between their values and ethics for what they feel is right for their client and their agency’s mandate which do not necessarily align with one another. The paper will address a particular case whereby the worker is placed in a situation of ambiguity and must use his or her values and ethics to guide the situation. The first value is professional values following the social workers code of ethics; the case goes in line with the codes of Respect for the Inherent Dignity and Worth of Persons, Integrity in Professional Practice, Respect Confidentiality in Professional Practice and Competence in Professional Practice. The second
Similarly, they should display a non-judgmental attitude towards all clients regardless of their age, gender or socioeconomic status (CASW). In this case scenario, in the context of an organization for men subject to acts of violence, it is the responsibility of the social worker is to aid men and be prepared to deal with this topic. In addition, social workers must remain objective to the client's history of violence. Therefore, the worker should be in line with the value of Competency in Professional Practice by acting resiliently and displaying non-judgmental attitudes to the difficult clients they may
Countertransference is defined by Gladding (2011, page 42) as “the positive or negative wishes, fantasies, and feelings that a counselor unconsciously directs or transfers to a client, stemming from his or her own unresolved conflicts” Examples include unusual interest, admiration, boredom, anger, hatred, anxiety or dread in relation to a client that become an obstacle to effective clinical work. The risk of countertransference underscore the importance of counselor self-awareness and the responsibility of supervisors to provide opportunities for them. On a personal note, domestic abuse triggers feelings of anger and frustration and may put me in a biased and somewhat uneven position to help my client. Personally, this type of client would be difficult for me to handle since I have direct experience with this topic. This is why, as a social worker, I would try to set aside my values in order to serve the client in the best way possible. This is an integral part of the job of a social worker, setting aside personal values, experiences and mindsets to understand and respect all clients equally while providing a listening ear. (CASW). This is also known as counter-transference where a social worker's personal emotional issues entangle with the clients, thereby an unresolved family issue may project to the client. (50, skills) Countertransference is seen as a neutral connotation. It can be either positive or