At the core of social work practice is
respect for the dignity, rights and worth of individuals as they realize their potential to become fulfilled
, contributing members of society. School social workers focus on strengths within the life or system in which the student functions. …
Social workers value the
dignity and worth of each person
. They treat each client in a compassionate and respectful way that is mindful of individual differences, cultural norms and ethnic diversity. They promote clients’ socially responsible self-determination based on their individual values.
On the macro level, moral philosophy
helps shape social work as a profession
. On the micro level, moral philosophy connects with social work practice around specific issues, such as coercion.
individuals and families, and communities and policiesSince its inception, social work as a helping profession developed along two practice philosophies:
one focused on working with individuals and families and the other centered on social reform and community and policy practice
.
Social work is a
practice-based profession
that promotes social change, development, cohesion and the empowerment of people and communities. Social work practice involves the understanding of human development, behavior and the social, economic and cultural institutions and interactions.
The following broad ethical principles are based on social work’s core values of
service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence
. These principles set forth ideals to which all social workers should aspire.
Ethical theories
highlight morally relevant factors in ethical decision-making
. Further, they provide a valuable supplement to more concrete ethical standards, especially those embedded in codes of ethics, that social workers rely on to make sound ethical judgments.
- Principles of Acceptance.
- Principle of Individualization.
- Principle of Communications.
- Principle of Confidentiality.
- Principle of Self Determination.
- Principle of Non-judgmental Attitude.
- Principle of Controlled Emotional Involvement. Delete Answer. ×
- Empathy. Empathy is the ability to identify with and understand another person’s experience and point of view. …
- Communication. …
- Organization. …
- Critical thinking. …
- Active listening. …
- Self-care. …
- Cultural competence. …
- Patience.
- Service.
- Social justice.
- Dignity and worth of the person.
- Importance of human relationships.
- Integrity.
- Competence.
In social work, best practices most often refers
to recommendations regarding the practices most appropriate for routine use in service systems with particular populations and problems
(Roberts & Yeager, 2004).
The theories help
social workers better understand complex human behaviors and social environments
, which influence their clients’ lives and problems. A good grasp of theory helps guide social workers by providing them with a sense of direction, purpose and control by using research-based scientific evidence in theory.
Social service interventions also may include concrete services such as
income support or material aid, institutional placement
, mental health services, in-home health services, supervision, education, transportation, housing, medical services, legal services, in-home assistance, socialization, nutrition, and child and …
A few examples include
child welfare social workers, school social workers, and probation officers
. These professionals may also work in healthcare settings like clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. Social workers who work for colleges or universities often provide emotional counseling, therapy, or career counseling.
The basic functions of social work—
restoration, provision of resources, and prevention
—are intertwined and interdependent.
Father of social work,
Thounaojam Iboyaima
no more, he was 99 years old.
