Ethics and Values in Social Work Practice. With this essay I will evidence my understanding of ethics and values within social work. I will illustrate my awareness of ethical dilemmas and how they may arise during my practice setting. I will also explain how personal values can hinder work with service users and why it is essential to be aware of my own moral values so as not to impose them on others. I will draw from the experience I have gained during my work placement, to demonstrate my awareness of the difficulties therein.
Case Study: Approaches to Ethical Dilemmas Keisha Edwards BSHS/335 April 28, 2014 Carrie Natale Case Study: Approaches to Ethical Dilemmas Introduction Human service professionals will experience ethical dilemmas while they are carrying out their work. Within the human service field there are publications that will address the ethics of human service work. Human service professionals carry out their work or mission to help people accomplish their goals in life. In the human service field there are ethical guidelines on ethical decision making to resolve the ethical dilemmas that human service professionals face on day to day bases. Ethical dilemmas in the human service profession are complex and it sometimes involves conflicting views and various ways of finding the best solutions.
Code of Ethics Comparison between AACC and ACA When considering similarities and differences of ethical codes one should perhaps begin by clarifying what ethics are as well as the purpose of a code of ethics. In the profession of counseling one might consider the statement from Corey, Corey, and Callanan which reads, “The primary purpose of a code of ethics is to safeguard the welfare of clients by providing what is in their best interest” (Corey et al., 2011 p.9). While this is not the only purpose a code of ethics serves, it is the one that best takes into account one important consideration in counseling which is “Do no harm" (Sossin, n.d.). “Ethics codes are also designed to safeguard the public and to guide the professionals in their work so that they can provide the best service possible” (Corey et al.,2011 p.9). The AACC or American Association of Christian Counselors is intended; as the name implies, for those counselors practicing with Christianity as their spiritual emphasis while the ACA
The Relationship Lens helped influence my decision by giving us a process by which basic liberties can be protected. For example design a policy for dealing with complaints that includes an opportunity for the person who is being accused exists, so that they have the opportunity to tell their side of the story. The final lens is the Reputation Lens which is a self reflection lens that allows the person to view him or herself, in technical form exploring the virtues that are important for
As a professional, the ethical dilemmas that are faced is the approach to resolving the ethical dilemmas. In the process, it is required as the professional to evaluate the ethical issues social as well as cultural considerations, confidentiality, and also the service delivery of concern. In doing the evacuation as a professional. I will be able to understand what the ethical challenges are and make a plan of action for the future development.
Ethical Lens Inventory Reflection Richard Napper University of Phoenix Online Ethical Lens Inventory Reflection My Ethical Lens Inventory identifies what is most important to me but listing values that are important to me. By answering, a series of questions the program is able to tell what I feel is important to me. The reflection tool states how I make decisions based on ethics. Reading and understanding the tool can give you the ability to make informed decisions based on your values. I value being an individual, and being responsible for your own actions.
Robert Greenleaf, the Author of Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power & Greatness defines the Servant Leader: “The servant leader is servant first…It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead” (p. 27). I will attempt to examine the leadership of the Department of Children’s Services; its ethical code; and my personal ethical stance. In the arena of Social Services, our communities
The ability to accomplish a given tasks, build relationships and support decisions depend on the ability to express the basis for that position and justify the decision making process. The ethical awareness most closely aligned with me was obligation which relates well with criminal justice in that you must be obligated to your job and your team. Obligation has many aspects that are helpful to the field of criminal justice because there is a bond among officers that you are obliged to follow. In the world of criminal justice obligation is needed to do the job right and follow the rules. The conflicts that are found in the everyday world is in need of open minded, diverse people.
I will be able to understand that the interests of the patient are primary in my career. I will need to include the patient in the planning of care provision and ensure that there is no conflict of interest, enhance collaboration and create professional boundaries at all times. I will be keen on bringing in key professional traits from the American Nurse Association’ code of ethics. One of the key traits is being responsible to the public and as such I should be aware of any health threats to the public (Reed, 2006). The second trait is the facilitation of a healthy work environment based on moral virtues and values.
The organization that I work for stresses HIPAA and violations of this will not be tolerated. Also in the section of Colleagues and Staff, there were numerous statements that hold true in reference to my ethical decision making, statements such as I maintain confidences entrusted to me, I believe if someone wants their business told then they should be the one to tell it. I also demonstrate through personal actions and organizational policies zero tolerance for any form of staff harassment, this is also in the organization’s policy and proceduresat really stood out was an example from the Colleagues and Staff section of the online assessment and it was the survey statements, “I foster discussions about ethical concerns when they arise” (ache.org). I try to always do these is a business setting and that I will bring up concerns to management or a respectable party that can guide the team in the right ethical