Topic: Lesson 1 Ethical Code of Conduct for Social Workers

Readings/Resources 

NASW Code of Ethics

https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

6 Ethical Dilemmas Social Workers are Facing In the COVID-19 Era

https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/ethics-articles/What_Is_an_Ethical_Dilemma%3F/

https://onlinesocialwork.vcu.edu/blog/ethical-dilemmas-in-social-work/

Lesson 1 Discussion 1

Please create a discussion post introducing yourself to the class and answer the following questions:
•    Where are you from?
•    Do you have any experience in Social Work? If yes, please share some of your experience (s).
•    What do you hope to learn from this course?

Lesson 1 Assignment 

The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of guiding principles to assist Social Workers in making decisions focused on the best interests of their clients. Sometimes these principles may contradict what we might do in our personal lives and these decisions can be difficult. These conflicts are called ethical dilemmas and they occur when a certain situation calls for the Social Worker to prioritize one ethical principle over another or if a Social Worker’s personal values come into conflict with the practices outlined by the social work profession.

Please choose ONE Ethical Standard as listed in the NASW Code of Ethics.
Create a realistic scenario based on an ethical dilemma a Social Worker may experience and explain how you, in the role of the Social Worker would resolve this ethical dilemma.

The paper should be approx. one page and include high-quality writing. Please include a title page and double-check all spelling and grammar prior to submitting. Also, please make sure to cite all relevant information and include references as appropriate.

Lesson 1 Discussion 2

Readings/Resources 

The Social Work Skills:

https://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/media/ssw/field-education/Social_Work_Skills.pdf

Social Workers as Mandated Reporters: Conflicted Over Confidentiality? Part IV by Kathryn Krase

https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/social-workers-as-mandated-reporters%3A/#:~:text=Informed%20consent%20is%20the%20process,the%20social%20worker%2Fclient%20relationship.&text=In%20some%20agencies%20or%20practice,acknowledges%20receipt%20of%20certain%20information (Links to an external site.).

The School Social Worker and Confidentiality

https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=EGBGBOjqNFs%3D&portalid=0

Lesson 2 Discussion Question

The stages of the intake/helping process include Intake/Engagement, Assessment, Planning/Contracting, Treatment/Intervention, Evaluation, and Termination.

After reviewing the Social Workers as Mandated Reporters article, please consider the following in your discussion post:
•    Please share what you have learned about the process of informed consent.
•    What do you need to consider about confidentiality in your practice as a Social Worker?
•    What are the exceptions to a client’s confidentiality rights?

Lesson 2 Assignment 

Terrance is a 35-year-old, African American male who was self-referred to a community-based agency for assistance with housing and employment. Terrance recently lost his job 2 months ago and may be evicted from his apartment next month if he cannot pay his rent.

Using the readings and the vignette above, submit a one-page paper including the following:
•    How would you explain your role and the intake process to Terrance?
•    What specific questions would you want to ask Terrance to confirm his understanding of the intake process?
•    What information about confidentiality would you want to disclose to Terrance?
•    Please identify any cultural considerations.

The paper should be approx. one page and include high-quality writing. Please include a title page and double-check all spelling and grammar prior to submitting. Also, please make sure to cite all relevant information and include references as appropriate.