Code Of Ethics In Social Work

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).

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics was established as a core value guide for Social Workers when providing services to clients or working with colleagues. The mission of a social worker is to enhance the wellbeing of people through an array of services. On a daily basis social workers are faced with making ethnical decisions and using professional judgement in lives of people. This paper will compare and contrast a social worker personal core values with the NASW core values comparing and contrasting the two. Also, this paper will also look at different vignette and ethical dilemmas that are in conflict with the NASW core values. Moreover, the paper will provide pros and cons for each professional course of actions

Social workers are faced with different dilemmas each and every day. It is a social workers job to be committed to their jobs and committed to their clients. Social workers are those people who are interested in helping people and helping to improve their lives. All help isn’t good help. Some of the things that social workers decide to do with their clients end up being unethical. As we explore the Jones case study, there are several different unethical decisions that were made. There are a few different dilemmas throughout the case study. Confidentiality, receiving gifts from clients and their family, social media, and also developing relationships (dual relationships). It important for social workers to have the resources such as the NASW and the standards of practice manual. The code gives us a set of values, principles, and standards to guide decision making and conduct when ethical issues arise.

All social workers can attest that at some point in their career they’ve had a situation that was an ethical dilemma. They work with people who are experiencing some very difficult and sensitive situations, and there are instances where issues arise that put social workers in a difficult position in regards to ethics. Whether it be from conflicting responsibilities of a social worker or an issue that lies in an ethical gray area. Fortunately, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has a code of ethics for social workers that lays out what is expected and required of a social worker when dealing with a variety of issues. Also, since social workers are considered covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Affordability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), they are also held responsible for protecting their clients’ health information. When faced with an ethical dilemma, if a social worker chooses to not follow the standards laid out by the NASW and HIPAA then they could face professional, and potentially legal, disciplinary actions.

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.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has written a code of ethics that serves many purposes. The main purpose is to identify the core ethics and values that provide the foundation for the profession. It details six basic principles for social workers to follow: service, social justice, dignity and worth, human relationships, integrity, and competence (National Association of Social Workers, 1999). The code acts as an ethical guide for students, and those professionals just

There is a pressing need for a high level of worker/client boundary identification when working within a client population, however realizing a conflict of interest scenario is vitally important when facing a dual relationship with a client. There are so many issues that are faced by a human service professional, explaining all of them may be difficult. In this field there are issues such as burnout, secondary trauma, compassion satisfaction, dual relationships, and boundary issues. (Reamer, F. (2012). As human services professional or social workers there is a code of ethics. In statement 6 of the code of ethics, it states human services experts must be mindful that in their associations with customers/clients power and status are

In all professions there are specific guidelines laid out that professionals are expected to follow in order to keep up with the standards and respect of their practice. Specifically in regards to social work there is the Code of Ethics which social workers are required to follow to practice legally and ethically. The social work code of ethics written by the National Association of Social workers (NASW) in 1999 covers a wide range of topics, characteristics, and values that a social worker must follow. Furthermore, it is spilt up into four different division each covering a varieties of practice skills that social workers must be aware of.

There are many tools in place to help professionals and clients associate with the field of social work to ensure ethical practices and a basic set of values and legal boundaries to protect the professionals in the field as well as the community they serve. Three such tools are NASW Code of Ethics, the CSWE Educational Policy and Standards, and HIPAA. These organizations and laws are set into place to protect the and support both the social worker and the vulnerable populations social workers serve, one such population being minors who are in the precarious situation of being unable to consent for themselves, having parents who often are incapable of making decisions on their behalf and susceptible to dual relationships with their social

A good example is the action of redistributing surplus value. Social usefulness, Christian charity and social justice like fairness are the legitimate context for the practice of welfare. This paper is going to look at the key points of the NASW code of ethics, CSWE Educational Policy and standards and HIPAA. It will also look at the challenging ethical issues that are faced by social workers and the social work profession as a whole and the core values of the profession of social work. NASW Code of Ethics serves as guidance to the conduct of social work professionals in their day to day activities in the work place.

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

Remaining professional while listening to a client speak negatively against another race is hard to disregard. It is important to remain professional while holding ones composure. I had to visit a client’s home, when I arrived at the client’s house; I dully noted a large rebel flag in the window. Inside of the house was wall-to-wall confederate flags expressing the individuals certain opinion. As a professional worker, I was not able to discredit the client’s opinion, I had to be self-aware and remind myself not to cause a power struggle. According to NASW Code of Ethics, service is a core value where social workers are supposed to assist the client in need and to aid the client with the problems he or she may face (2008, p. 3). I knew I could

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

The CSWE ensures that social workers are educated and competent in the field of social work. It serves as a guideline for social work educators. The (CSWE) uses the Educational Policy Act Standards (EPAS) to accredit baccalaureate and master’s level social work programs. EPAS supports academic excellence by establishing thresholds for professional competence (CSWE, 2015).

Improving the lives of individuals is the objective of the social work profession. There is six values within National Association of Social work Code of Ethics (NASW): Service, Social Justice, Dignity, and Self-worth of the person, Importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. These values are for social workers and their work with the client(s). Regardless of one’s race, religious belief, sex or sexual orientation each value benefits all individuals. Social workers should always practice professional values. Clients suffer from when the social worker does not uphold values. Code of Ethics is established for all social workers to obey and follow them. In this this paper, I will discuss the how “Importance of Human Relationship” will be the easiest to uphold and how “Social Justice” will challenge me as a social worker working with future clients, community and organizations.