Category: Social work

Review the following documents:
• NASW Code of Ethics
• Standards of Practice 1.1 Ethical Practice
• Standards of Practice 1.16 Confidentiality and Safeguards Regarding Client, DPP Office, Program, and Facility
Information
• Standard of Practice 1.17 Informed Consent and Release of Information
• Standard of Practice 1.18 HIV/Aids
• 201 KAR 23:080 Code of Ethical Conductment
3.
Write 4-5 pages on the ethical concerns of the Jones Case. At a minimum, include the following sections. Each
section is worth specified points based on well you answer questions utilizing the above materials listed and
specific examples.
a. Identify at least five ethical issues/dilemmas you see in the Jones Case. Cite the Code of Ethics, SOP, and KRS
within each of the above documents that apply to each of the ethical issues/dilemmas you have identified.
(25pts)
b. Discuss how the identified sections of the Codes/Laws/SOP apply specifically to the five identified
issues/dilemmas. (20pts)
c. Select three of the six core values of the Social Work Code of Ethics (Service, Social Justice, Dignity and
Worth of the Person, Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity, and Competence. Discuss how you will
use each of these 3 core values to positively impact the family. Give specific examples of how you will
conduct yourself in these 3 chosen areas to support your work with the family. (40 pts.)
d. Identify three strategies that you will use to practice ethical behavior in the field. (15pts.)

Colleague 1 Samantha Freeze (They/Them)
Strategic planning is the allocation of resources to achieve goals as defined by their missions, visions, values, and long-term objectives (Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022). The Salem Press Encyclopedia (2022) reports that strategic statements and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT), the five-forces model, and BCG matrix are commonly used paradigms for systematic analysis and strategic planning.
Strategic planning creates a basis for the company to develop goals and plans based on their values and missions; this is important in ensuring social work organizations are aligning their ethics, goals, and processes. Leaders need to be aware of how to keep the organization moving toward the achievement of goals. Thus, they would benefit from an understanding of strategic planning and using strategic methods in addressing new obstacles and opportunities as they arise.
One issue that may arise during the strategic planning portion is ethical dilemmas. According to the Salem Press Encyclopedia (2022), it can be difficult to prevent relationships that create conflicts of interest due to interwoven nature of some companies, which can make it difficult to provide a complete and transparent explanation of the company’s scope to those outside of the organization. This has the potential to prevent clients or referral sources from understanding the complete scope of services that may be offered by an agency.
Reference
Strategic planning. (2022). In Salem Press encyclopedia. Salem Press.
Colleague 2 Charlene M Williams
Strategic planning can be valuable by finding the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats which is also a SWAT analysis. Considerations through this analytical process factor in the organization’s values, mission, vision, and future to fit into the changes internally and externally (Tarifin, 2021).
To assist in ethical dilemmas and strategic planning, consideration would include stakeholder participation, organizational values, individual values, and managing change. Stakeholder participation offers different ideas and added support. Organizational values are essential statements that guide the organization to gain objectives and balance with the mission. Individual values are the personal values to support the direction of the organization. Managing change is having an individual embrace organizational changes (Robinson, 2003).
Robinson, R. (2003, July 07). Ethical considerations in strategic planning. Charity Village. Retrieved from: https://www.charityvillage.com/ethical_considerations_in_strategic_planning/
Tarifin N. (2021). A Critical Review of Theoretical Aspects of Strategic Planning and Firm Performance. Open Journal of Business and Management. 9 DOI: 10.4236/ojbm.2021.94107

Identify a health care setting in which a social worker might work.
Explain the role of a social worker in that setting.
Identify the types of populations and the problems that the social worker might see in that setting.

To prepare:
Watch the Southside Community Services video listed in this week’s Learning Resources.
-Identify and describe the moment the social worker self-disclosed to the client.
-Explain how the self-disclosure affected the interview process.
– Did it create a tense environment or one of comfortableness?
-Describe the positive and negative aspects of self-disclosure with this client.
-Would you have self-disclosed with this client? Why, or why not?

Choose at least one of the strategic models (MRI, Milan, Strategic-Haley, or Strategic-Madanes) and discuss the role of the counselor, as well as the counselor’s responsibility for change when using the strategic family counseling model. (150 words, 1 source)
2nd question
Research and select a strategic family therapy model (MRI, Milan, Strategic-Haley, or Strategic-Madanes). What are the populations and mental health concerns for the selected model? Discuss the effectiveness, interventions, and main components of the selected strategic family therapy model. (150 words, 1 source)

Are you availble to answer 2 questions questions?
Instructions: Answer the questions below in a double-spaced response. Responses should demonstrate your professional judgement and critical thinking. Failure to address all prompts will affect your overall application.
1. Draw from your own paid employment, volunteer work, or personal experiences to provide examples of how you handled situations as noted in (a) and (b) below. Make sure not to use names or information that might violate the confidentiality of the individuals you decide to use in your descriptions. For both (a) and (b), be sure to explain how you may have grown or learned from the experiences you describe.
a. Cleary describe a situation where you were confronted with a value or ethical dilemma. (500 words) How did you resolve it? What were some of the factors you considered in making your decision? If you have never confronted a value or ethical dilemma, on what knowledge would you consider relying on to help you address and resolve one?
b. Discuss a difficult or dangerous situation you encountered. (500 words) How did you handle the situation? What would you do differently in the future and why? Are there any situations in which you would feel particularly vulnerable as a student? How would you expect the School of Social Work to assist your education and skill building concerns in order to handle that type of situation?