Professional and ethical behavior is so important that it is one of the nine essential competencies for every social worker. The items below detail these responsibilities and are based largely on the Educational and Policy Standards established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the NASW Code of Ethics. Professional and Ethical Behavior is considered Competency One in the CSWE standards. Furthermore, as an accredited program through the CSWE, we are required to ensure that students demonstrate field readiness and baseline competency in order to continue forward movement through the program. It is also our ethical responsibility to ensure our students and alumni are equipped to serve field clients and future clients with professionalism, excellence, compassion, and a commitment to justice, at an entry-level of practice.

 

Social work entails self-awareness and self-reflection and a willingness to engage in an ongoing process of incorporating feedback into one’s growth process.. Professionalism is expected to ensure that clients are served well, and thus is critical for ethical practice.

 

As you cultivate a habit of self-reflection, please review these items and consider your areas of strength and areas for growth.

 

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Domain A: VALUES, ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING, ROLES

 

As an emerging professional, it is my responsibility to:

 

1. understand the values and ethical standards of the profession 2. distinguish between personal and professional values 3. understand and apply critical thinking and frameworks of ethical decision-making 4. apply the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics 5. manage dilemmas related to confidentiality, privacy, consent, dual relationships, competence, etc. 6. use technology, electronic communication, and social media ethically and appropriately 7. uphold standards of integrity in all my interactions, relationships, academic or fieldwork, oral or written

 

communication, refraining from all unethical behavior, dishonesty, misrepresentation, or academic misconduct 8. seek supervision, resources, or professional support/assistance in the development of these skills as needed

 

Domain B: SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-REGULATION & CORRECTION, SEEKING APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION & GROWTH

 

As an emerging professional, it is my responsibility to:

 

1. practice frequent self-reflection, self-regulation, and self-correction 2. assess my own strengths, limitations, areas of growth, and suitability for professional practice

 

3. seek feedback from others and show humility, teachability, and openness to learning from my experience 4. manage constructive feedback and employ new insights to improve in areas for growth 5. actively seek supervision and consultation to guide my professional judgment and behavior

 

6. exhibit knowledge of how my values, attitudes, beliefs, biases, emotions, and personal experiences,

 

triggers, influence (my) professional judgment and behavior and manage such to effectively work with clients and constituencies.

 

7. seek appropriate professional assistance, counseling, and support to address issues related to my current or

 

past life experiences, especially when I am struggling with emotional regulation, either overidentification or adverse responses, or other countertransference issues with clients, colleagues, or supervisors

 

8. use self-disclosure appropriately, and seek supervision if I am unsure about best practices in this area

 

9. manage stress and exercise positive practices of self-care

 

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DOMAIN C: PROFESSIONALISM AND BEHAVIOR

 

As an emerging professional, it is my responsibility to:

 

1. demonstrate professional behavior, appearance, demeanor, dress

 

2. consistently produce high-quality work and effort 3. come to class/internship fully prepared 4. understand and uphold all policies, procedures, and responsibilities and fulfill those roles, seeking clarity if

 

needed

 

5. practice consistent time management, managing workload and multiple priorities appropriately to ensure both timeliness and quality

 

6. demonstrate consistent punctuality in attendance to classes or meetings

 

7. act as a conscientious collaborative team member when completing group work or assignments, appropriately acknowledging the work of others

 

8. anticipate late assignments/tasls, proactively communicate, and arrange mutually acceptable solutions

 

9. seek supervision, resources, or professional support/assistance in the development of these skills as needed DOMAIN D: PROFESSIONALISM AND COMMUNICATION As an emerging professional, it is my responsibility to

 

1. demonstrate proficiency and professionalism in oral, written, and electronic communication 2. clearly articulate ideas, thoughts, and concepts through effective oral communication 3. clearly articulate ideas, thoughts, and concepts through effective written communication

 

4. effectively employ protocols and procedures for communication, including documentation, forms,

 

applications, client records, reports, electronic forms, databases, technology, and software, as needed for each specific context

 

5. respond to all communication requests in a timely manner, including monitoring email, voice mail, etc.

 

6. proactively address, de-escalate, and resolve conflict in communication as it occurs 7. maintain a posture of respect and cultural humility in all communication, including email, phone calls, in-

 

person meetings, documentation, reports, etc.

 

8. seek supervision, resources, or professional support/assistance in the development of these skills as needed

 

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DOMAIN E: PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS– CLIENTS, COLLEAGUES, SUPERVISORS As an emerging professional, it is my responsibility to

 

1. proactively participate and initiate interaction in class discussions, activities, and internships 2. demonstrate empathy, reflection, emotional attunement, and interpersonal skills with clients or colleagues

 

to engage in warm, collaborative relationships

 

3. understand and operate within each context, according to defined roles and responsibilities, collaborating with interprofessional teams, etc.

 

4. work respectfully, cooperatively, and collaboratively with others in class and internships 5. demonstrate respect for authority and following chain-of-command as needed

 

6. show humility and teachability with clients, colleagues, and supervisors, seeking feedback from others 7. acknowledge my responsibility for mistakes or errors, seek to correct them, and learn from them 8. demonstrate self-awareness and self-correction in relationship matters, responding to relational or social

 

cues and adapting accordingly

 

9. engage in respectful, collaborative conflict resolution, including showing respect for others’ opinions and their roles in areas of difference

 

9. Demonstrate cultural humility, applying critical self-awareness, and self-regulation to manage bias and

 

engage effectively with diversity in areas including but not limited to age, caste, class, color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, generational status, immigration status, legal status, marital status, political ideology, race nationality, religion and spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, or tribal sovereign status.

 

10. seek supervision, resources, or professional support/assistance in the development of these skills as needed

 

(2015) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards for Baccalaureate and Master’s Social Work Programs. Council on Social Work Education. www.cswe.org (2017) NASW code of ethics. National Association of Social Workers.

 

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