As a social worker, it is my priority to uphold ethical and professional values at the foundation of all that I do. In the variety of roles that I may assume as a social worker, I will seek to regulate my personal and professional values appropriately. I will present myself in a professional manner by the way I act, dress, and communicate. In practice, I will utilize technology to ethically further work done on behalf of those I am serving. In order to continue to grow and develop as a professional, I will take the initiative to seek consultation and think critically about the counsel I receive. By proactively establishing healthy boundaries to protect professional, ethical, and personal values, I will be better able to safely serve.
Practice Behaviors
- Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context.
- Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations.
- Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication.
- Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes.
- Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.
Evidences
Class: I showed professional behaviors by presenting on Campus Research Day. I utilized this PowerPoint to present research from a literature review that I had completed for SOCW 312 HBSE II. The following practice behaviors were demonstrated: 1.3 & 1.4.
Class: In writing my Integration of Faith and Practice Paper Part 1, I had to engage in self-awareness regarding my spirituality. By reflecting on my worldview, I am better able to manage my personal values in practice situations. The following practice behavior was demonstrated: 1.2
Field: The Competency 1 Learning Plan and Evaluation exhibits that I have displayed professionalism during my 40-hour junior practicum at Bethel Bible Village. Since the learning plan and evaluation focus on professionalism, the following practice behaviors were demonstrated: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, & 1.5.
Field: In this journal entry, I discussed ethical and professional behavior. I also share an experience where I had to regulate my personal values and refrain from projecting them on a client. My field instructor’s response further shows how I utilize supervision. The following practice behaviors were demonstrated: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, & 1.5.