Module 1: Social Work

• core values of social work

  • service

  • social justice

  • respect for inherent worth and dignity of a person

  • importance of human relationships

  • integrity

  • competence
• commitment to help people in need; aims to inspire change

  service
• social work challenges social injustice

  social justice
• social work places importance worth and dignity of a person

  respect for inherent worth and dignity of a person
• social work values human relationships

  importance of human relationships
• is of utmost importance in the practice of social work

  integrity
• requires an application of theories, skills, and expertise

  competence
• social work values

  • values about people

  • values about society

  • values about professional behavior
• reflect how we view human nature and change

  values about people
• pertains to the condition and processes in society

  values about society
• reflect the kind of performance and ethical standards social workers

  values about professional behavior
• social work practice principles

  • acceptance

  • self-determination

  • affirming individuality

  • confidentiality

  • worker's self-awareness

  • collective responsibility
• refers to the practitioner's recognition and authentic interest

  acceptance
• based on the recognition that clients have the right and the capability to make their own decisions

  self-determination
• based on the premise that every individual is different

  affirming individuality
• the essence of this principle is the right of every individual to privacy

  confidentiality
• social workers must be conscious of his values, beliefs, biases, and prejudices

  worker's self-awareness
• based on the reality that individual rights can be protected

  collective responsibility