include over a hundred thousand members (N). In 1996, the NASW established their NASW Code of Ethics with the function of helping guide the professional conduct of social workers (N). Apart of the NASW’s Code of Ethics is six ethical values and their corresponding principles. These six values include: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence (National). Their code of ethics had me thinking about my own ethical values that I try
Mine vs. Ours Mary Gandara After reviewing the NASW’s code of ethics I have realized that my personal values and the values contained in the code do have similarities more similarities than differences. My own personal ethical values are sincerity, respect, trust, being open-minded and devotion. The first value in the code of ethics was service and I feel that my own personal value devotion can be a similar to this value. By being devoted to what you do as a professional in any field without any
forms of social injustice whether it is in form of micropractice or through macropractice. My profession has obligations to set forth values in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Policy analysis and advocacy as a social worker has a connection to the specific aspects of the NASW Code of
social problems.” (NASW, 2017) Organization x focuses on the social concern recidivism. Competence refers to the ability of social workers to possess the knowledge and skills needed in the profession. Furthermore, having the ability to expand and apply that knowledge and those skills to practice. The following ethical principle applies to social worker competence: “Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise.” (NASW,
suggesting that most runaway and homeless youth have chosen to leave their homes, dismissing the notion of rejection and neglect; however, it is important to consider that as a social service organization, the BCP is technically required per the NASW Code of Ethics (2008) Section 2.06 Referral for Services to refer clients to other professionals or services that are better equipped to handle clients’ specialized needs. This is something that should be considered in the next reauthorization of RHYA for