Social Work Ethics Essay

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National Association of Social Work Standards
Social workers’ ethical responsibilities to clients
The ethical dilemma in is conflict with the social worker’s ethical responsibility to standard (1.01) commitment to clients. Per the standard, it is the “social workers’ primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of clients” (NASW, 2008). Obviously, there is an inherent value to support individuals with a developmental disability to gain employment within their communities. In doing so the individual will be an active member of their community and will be earning financial gains to contribute to and enhance their situation. However, community employment is not a “one-size fits all” option for all individuals and in promoting an individual’s …show more content…

Social workers should routinely review the professional literature and participate in continuing education relevant to social work practice and social work ethics” (NASW, 2008). As the student and professionals continue to move forwarding working in a career serving individuals with a developmental disability, ongoing education and review of information related to services, laws, or movements that effect the population is warranted to meet this standard.
Social worker’s ethical responsibilities to the social work profession
As it related to the ethical dilemma of creating community employment outcomes for individuals when there has been an expressed desire not to follow this path, standard (5.01) integrity of the profession is pertinent to this conflict dilemma as “social workers should uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge, and mission of the profession” (NASW, 2008).
Social workers’ ethical responsibilities to the broader society
The social work standard (6.04) and each subcategory are pertinent to the ethical dilemma in that social and political action is required to address the

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