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Social Work (Ethical Standards and Behaviors)

The document outlines classroom norms and ethical responsibilities for social workers, emphasizing respect, confidentiality, and professionalism. It includes guide questions for discussion, expected learning outcomes, and scenarios for analyzing ethical issues in social work practice. Additionally, it highlights the importance of adhering to the Code of Ethics and avoiding unethical behaviors.

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Social Work (Ethical Standards and Behaviors)

The document outlines classroom norms and ethical responsibilities for social workers, emphasizing respect, confidentiality, and professionalism. It includes guide questions for discussion, expected learning outcomes, and scenarios for analyzing ethical issues in social work practice. Additionally, it highlights the importance of adhering to the Code of Ethics and avoiding unethical behaviors.

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CLASSROOM NORMS

•Respect others' opinions and ideas during


discussions.
•Listen attentively when someone is
speaking.
•Participate actively in group activities.
• Submit assignments and projects on time.
“ REVIEW OF
PREVIOUS LESSON ”
“ MOTIVATIONAL
ACTIVITY ”
“Ethics around the Word”
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. WHAT WORDS COME TO
MIND WHEN YOU THINK
ABOUT ETHICS?

2. WHY IS ETHICS IMPORTANT


IN PROFESSIONS LIKE SOCIAL
WORK?
DISCIP LI NE O F
S OC I AL W OR K
A N D B E H AV IO R O F
L S TA ND A R D S
ETHICA O R K ER S
O F SO C IA L W
At the end of this lesson, learners are expected to:

1. Identify the ethical standards of the


Code of Ethics for Social Workers.
2. Demonstrate a strong sense of
respect for the ethical standards and
behavior for Social Workers.
At the end of this lesson, learners are expected to:

3. Analyze case scenario to determine


whether actions align with the Code
of Ethics.
Ethical
Ethical Responsibilities
CODE OF Responsibilities
to Client
to Colleagues
and Employers

ETHICS Ethical Ethical


OF Responsibility
in Practice
Responsibility
as
SOCIAL Setting
Ethical
Professionals

WORK Responsibility to
the Social
Worker
Profession
ETHICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES TO
CLIENTS
• Social Workers must:
✅ Prioritize clients’ well-being.
✅ Support clients' right to make
informed decisions.
✅ Maintain confidentiality and
respect privacy.
✅ Ensure service fees are fair and
reasonable.
“ Why is confidentiality
critical in social work?
”
ETHICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES TO
COLLEAGUES &
EMPLOYERS
• Social Workers must:
✅ Treat colleagues with fairness,
respect, and professionalism.
✅ Follow ethical obligations set by
their employer.
✅ Avoid any romantic or sexual
relationships with colleagues.
Why is maintaining
“ professionalism in
workplace relationships
essential in social
work? ”
ETHICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES IN
PRACTICE SETTINGS
• Social workers must:
✅ Have the necessary skills and
knowledge for supervision.
✅ Provide training only within their
expertise.
✅ Maintain accurate and reliable
client records.
“ consequences of
What could be the

inaccurate client
records in social work? ”
ETHICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES AS
PROFESSIONALS
• Social workers must:
✅ Accept jobs only in areas where
they are competent.
✅ Reject and oppose discrimination
in all forms.
✅ Keep personal issues from
affecting their professional
judgment.
“ separate personal
How can social workers

beliefs from their


professional duties? ”
ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY
TO THE SOCIAL WORKER
PROFESSION
• Social workers must:
✅ Uphold and promote the values of
social work.
✅ Work to make social services
accessible to the public.
✅ Continue learning to understand
and respect cultural diversity.
“ How does cultural
competence affect the
quality of social work
services? ”
UNETHICAL BEHAVIORS AMONG SOCIAL
WORKERS
Disclosing personal information about a patient
to the social worker’s friends or relatives.

Treating a patient without obtaining consent.

Using the professional relationship for


personal gain or interests.

Sexual contact with a patient.


“ practices in social work
How can ethical

contribute to societal
development? ”
INDIVIDUA Directions:
1.Read the following scenarios
L ACTIVITY: carefully.
Scenario 2.Identify the ethical issue in
Analysis each situation by selecting the
correct answer from the
Activity: Ethical
multiple choices provided.
Standards and
3.Afterward, explain why the
Behavior of chosen option is correct.
Social Workers
Scenario 1: A social worker is assisting a client with family
issues. The social worker, while trying to help, gives advice
based on personal opinion rather than professional
guidelines. The client chooses a course of action that is not in
their best interest, influenced by the social worker’s opinion.
A) Breaching confidentiality
B) Failing to support clients' right to make informed decisions
C) Treating a client without obtaining consent
D) Using the professional relationship for personal gain
Why:
Scenario 2: A social worker shares a client’s personal
information with a colleague who is not involved in the
client’s case, without the client’s consent, to seek
advice about how to handle the situation.
A) Maintaining accurate client records
B) Supporting clients' right to make informed decisions
C) Breaching confidentiality
D) Treating colleagues with fairness and respect
Why:
Scenario 3: A social worker starts a romantic relationship
with a colleague at the same workplace. The relationship
begins to affect their professional judgment and
objectivity when working on cases together.
A) Maintaining professionalism in workplace relationships
B) Treating a client without obtaining consent
C) Upholding the values of social work
D) Providing training only within their expertise
Why:
“ What did you learn
from the discussion?
”

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