Competence Ethical Principle: Be honest with field agencies “Social workers practice within their about your area of knowledge and area of competence.” experience. 1.04 (a) workers Ensure proper boundaries are “Social should provide services and maintained when engaging in represent themselves only discussions with clients, within the boundaries of their and field supervisors. education, training, …” 4.05 (a) workers Do not commit to a course of “Social should not allow their own education or to field placements if personal problems, you are unsure whether you can psychological distress, follow through with the …to interfere with their commitment due to personal professional judgment or issues. performance …” Confidentiality 1.07 (b) workers may Only discuss issues related to “Social disclose confidential practicum clients if you can share information when appropriate information in a way that does not with valid consent compromise confidentiality. …” 1.07 (i) workers Out of respect for fellow students “Social should not discuss and others, be very cautious of confidential information in what personal information you any setting unless privacy can share with others. be ensured.” Professional Attribute Selected Selected CSWE Guideline Characteristic Behavior Professional Demeanor Practice Behavior #4: In class settings, field placements, Demonstrate Professional and other areas where you are Demeanor in Behavior, readily identifiable as a social Appearance, and work student, be aware of personal Communication appearance and actions. Managing Personal Practice Behavior #7: Demonstrate an awareness of the Recognize and Manage proper use of self-disclosure of Values and Information Personal Values in a Way that personal information, and its Allows Professional Values in potential impact on others. Guide Practice. Understand when your personal values may be limiting client
Competence Ethical Principle: “Social workers practice within their area of competence.” 1.04 (a) “Social workers should provide services and represent themselves only within the boundaries of their education, training, …” 4.05 (a) “Social workers should not allow their own personal problems, psychological distress, …to interfere with their professional judgment or performance …” Be honest with field agencies about your area of knowledge and experience. Ensure proper boundaries are maintained when engaging in discussions with clients, and field supervisors. Do not commit to a course of education or to field placements if you are unsure whether you can follow through with the commitment due to personal issues. Confidentiality 1.07 (b) “Social workers may disclose confidential information when appropriate with valid consent …” 1.07 (i) “Social workers should not discuss confidential information in any setting unless privacy can be ensured.” Only discuss issues related to practicum clients if you can share information in a way that does not compromise confidentiality. Out of respect for fellow students and others, be very cautious of what personal information you share with others. Professional Attribute Selected CSWE Guideline Selected Characteristic Behavior Professional Demeanor Practice Behavior #4: Demonstrate Professional Demeanor in Behavior, Appearance, and Communication In class settings, field placements, and other areas where you are readily identifiable as a social work student, be aware of personal appearance and actions. Managing Personal Values and Information Practice Behavior #7: Recognize and Manage Personal Values in a Way that Allows Professional Values in Guide Practice. Demonstrate an awareness of the proper use of self-disclosure of personal information, and its potential impact on others. Understand when your personal values may be limiting client
MSW%20Handbook%202018.jcs.docx