Social Work Mission
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.
Jennie sees her school's social worker volunteering at the food bank every weekend.
Service
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
What are the different Practice Behaviours
Self-Determination, Empowerment, Confidentiality.
What do social workers follow when it comes to client confidentiality?
The NASW Code of Ethics.
Enhancing individual functioning and pursuing social changes.
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
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.
In what situation would confidentiality requirements not apply?
When there is abuse or neglect.
What develops between a client and a social worker when the social worker refrains from disclosing information about a client to others?
Trust
Without this, human beings become withdrawn, fearful, and weighted down by a sense of having little worth.
Opportunities for self-expression
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
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.
In what situation does a client's right to self-determination need to be limited?
When it infringes on the rights of others.
When is it acceptable to share information about a client?
When it is essential to provide services that address clients' problems and possible resolutions?
What does the person-in-environment perspective mean?
One cannot understand the problems of individuals without understanding the context in which they occur.
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
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)
What is the fundamental ingredient of client empowerment?
Knowledge.
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.
What does a supportive environment not regard when giving individuals access to opportunities and resources within all the institutions in society.
Jennie knew that as a social worker, she was always responsible for making the right decision.
Integrity
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.
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.
Which act provides clear privacy guidelines for health care providers?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)