Topic Two Flashcards
Principles and controversies in social work and human service practice.
Values that are important for social work& human service practice
Respect for persons and diversity Valuing capacity for change Client self-determination Client empowerment Individual worth and dignity Commitment to social change Service to others Professional competency, integrity Realisation of potential Client confidentiality Non-discrimination Equal opportunity Transferring knowledge and skills
Purpose of practice
The responsibility of bringing to public notice the values, attributes and behaviours, and social structures, economic, political imperatives that cause oppression of human welfare and rights.
Duty to respond with passion hope and care.
Chenoweath and McAuliffe Hub of social work values
Valuing: - Humanity _- Positive change - Choice - Quality service - Privacy - Difference and diversity - Environment
Chenoweath and McAuliffeHub of social work- Distinctions
Ethical:
- Issues, problems-turning into dilemmas
- Decision- making
- Challenges
Chenoweath and McAuliffeHub of social work- Opportunities
Continual professional development
Ensured sense of competency
Potentail to pass on prectice wisdom
Chenoweath and McAuliffeHub of social work-Threats
Weakening of boundaries
Misuse of power and resource
Risk to reputation
Top 5 unethical behaviours
Sexual encounters Borrow money Be named as a beneficiary No exes Falsify statics to keep a service maintained
Top 5 behaviours considered mostly ethical
Inform clients about limits of confidentiality
Break confidentiality if a client suicidal
Attend a client’s funeral
report a serious criminal activity told in confidence
give a client a ride home in your work vehicle.
Boundary Issues
Encounter actual or potential conflicts between professional duties and their social, sexual, religious or business relationships
Boundary crossings or breaches
Dual relationships with a client or colleague. (not exploitative, manipulative, deceptive or coercive.
Boundary violations
Duel relationship it is a conflict of interest that is exploitative, manipulative, deceptive or coercive.
Causing harm intentional or unintentional
Harms caused by boundary crossing/violation
might not be visible
Psychologically, physically or legal
Deteriorating professional relationships, breaches of trust fostering unhealthy relationships.
Exacerbation of previous trauma
Sabotage current or future treatment
Overrides clients needs
Unequal treatment: compounding personal problems and burnout.
Hinders ongoing professional development
The culture of secrecy.
Encourages labeling of clients and blame culture.
Lose sight of professionalism.
