choice has to be made between two courses of actions‚ either of which entails transgressing a moral principle.” Social workers working for the Onslow County Department of Social Services have a duty to follow agency policies while still abiding by the NASW Code of Ethics. Being able to respond to ethical dilemmas while working as a social worker is crucial. The intent of this paper is to discuss an ethical dilemma that arose during field placement at the Onslow County Department of Social Services
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CODE OF ETHICS Chris Arentz HMS/230 10/22/2010 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX CODE OF ETHICS This is an analysis of the NASW Code of Ethics and if it is acceptable for social workers to use as a guide for their work and the subject of sexual conduct. It seems to flow into or breach each subject of social work with ease and an answer for most questions a social worker may have. It went into great detail explaining why it is not okay to have more than one relative or friend as clients because of an
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According to “Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work”‚ in social work there are several terms associated with the discussion of theories. The terms are theory‚ perspective‚ models and practice models. The term theory is used to explain and predict. Theories exist to help practitioners understand why something happens and to help predict future occurrences. To understand theory construction‚ explanation‚ and prediction‚ it is imperative to understand the differences
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This relationship as stated by Reamer occurs when professionals engage with clients or social groups in more than one relationship‚ assumes a second role with a client‚ becoming social worker and friend‚ employer‚ teacher‚ and family member. The NASW Code of Ethics identifies core values (service‚ social justice‚ dignity and worth of the person‚ importance of human relationships‚ integrity and competence) on which social workers should base their professional relationships with their clients‚ and
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groups‚ and communities help to address issues of oppression in their lives. The reader will review the NASW Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice. The Reader will determine how Self Awareness‚ Cross Cultural Knowledge and Service Delivery guide their social work practice in working with the population throughout the novel. The paper will provide information on how the NASW Code of Ethical Standards will assist the client systems described in the assigned book. Ishmael Beah
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profession. According to the NASW’s Code of Ethics‚ social work is a profession that is built on “the pursuit and maintenance of human well-being. Social work aims to maximize the development of human potential and the fulfillment of human needs” (NASW‚ 2008). The Code of Ethics goes on to state several key values. Two of these main values and principles of the social work profession are “human dignity and worth”; and “social justice”. Human dignity and worth means that a human being has an inborn
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Compose a 200-300 word analysis of whether or not the NASW Code of Ethics presented in Appendix C of Ethical Leadership in Human Services is adequate in guiding a social worker through your chosen dilemma. Include the following elements in your analysis: Resources you would better explore to reach a better understanding of the issue Specific principles or standards from the code‚ using correct APA citations Examples of how the code guides conduct or fails to guide conduct in regards to this
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marriage and family therapists they help with the families and individuals to the family needs. So they try to have respect for the families’ rights and to make sure that their services are used how it should be. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) They help people who is in need and try help and address what social problems that they may be going through as well. American Psychological Association (APA) They provide services that they are trained to do such as education ‚training‚ or experience
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My personal and professional values are congruent to social work and the NASW Code of Ethics. One of the values is my self-determination to promote social justice and social change on behalf of the clients. I would like to emphasize how significant this value is to me because this was one of the reasons that motivated me to pursue this career‚ which is not related to my B.A. in Art/Major in Graphic Design. Prior to starting the MSW program I was working as a tutor and did a bit of volunteering at
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encourage them to ultimately make their own decisions. This value will help me in my professional work because as a social worker‚ they encourage their clients to have self-determination. Therefore‚ I would be able to be an example for my clients. The NASW Code of Ethic that is congruent to self-determination is competency. They are congruent because if you are self-determined‚ then you are
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