Social Work Mission
Examples
Core Social Work Values
Value Driven Practice Behaviours
Ethical Dilemmas
100

What is the Social Work Mission?

To advance the quality of life for all people through the enhancement of mutually beneficial interactions between individuals and society. 

100

Jennie sees her school's social worker volunteering at the food bank every weekend.

Service

100

Name the Core Values of Social Work.

Service, Social justice, The Inherent Dignity and Worth of the Person, The Fundamental Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity, and Competence

100

What are the different Practice Behaviours

Self-Determination, Empowerment, Confidentiality. 

100

What do social workers follow when it comes to client confidentiality?

The NASW Code of Ethics.

200
What is the dual focus of Social Work?

Enhancing individual functioning and pursuing social changes.

200

Despite Frank's differences, his social worker has never once seen him in a different light or judged him for his 'strange' behaviours.

Dignity and Worth of a Person

200

What are some examples of individuals challenging social injustices?

The right to vote, the right to public education, and the right to safe workplace practices.

200

In what situation would confidentiality requirements not apply?

When there is abuse or neglect.

200

What develops between a client and a social worker when the social worker refrains from disclosing information about a client to others?

Trust

300

Without this, human beings become withdrawn, fearful, and weighted down by a sense of having little worth.

Opportunities for self-expression

300

Sarah spent many years earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in Social Work and recently was able to begin her own practice with her credentials. 

Competence

300

Which values and beliefs of the Declaration of Independence align with social work values.

All are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 

300

In what situation does a client's right to self-determination need to be limited?

When it infringes on the rights of others.

300

When is it acceptable to share information about a client?

When it is essential to provide services that address clients' problems and possible resolutions?

400

What does the person-in-environment perspective mean?

One cannot understand the problems of individuals without understanding the context in which they occur.

400

After seeing her social worker about a problem she's facing, Marie feels this core social work value when it comes to solving it herself.

Empowerment

400

Who said, "A value has small worth except as it is moved, or is moveable, from believing into doing, from verbal affirmation into action."?

Helen Harris Perlman (1976)

400

What is the fundamental ingredient of client empowerment?

Knowledge.

400

What is the ethical responsibility of a social worker when it comes to confidentiality?

To inform clients of the limits of confidentiality at the outset of the helping relationship.

500

What does a supportive environment not regard when giving individuals access to opportunities and resources within all the institutions in society.

Attributions such as age, race, gender, religious or political affiliation, or sexual orientation.
500

Jennie knew that as a social worker, she was always responsible for making the right decision.

Integrity 

500

Why is it important when a social worker is not adequately grounded in professional values? 

Because it only adds to a client's troubles if their social worker is not aligned with their own values.

500

With what tools are clients able to empower themselves and move towards their life goals?

Through the decision-making process and under the skillful guidance of the social worker. 

500

Which act provides clear privacy guidelines for health care providers?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

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