[HumanSer] An Ethics Question

[Justin Williams]

Under the ACA, and other similar codes of ethics, as long as the
professional's presence is not causing an issue or a problem for the client
in question, it is okay to stay in the group.  If it is a serious issue for
the person, then the professional should leave the group.

As a trainer at the Commission for the Blind, I did not befriend my trainees
until they had been out of my class for at least a year or more. It might be
difficult to avoid completely people you have worked with as a social
worker.  

In small towns, there are times when people serve in more than one capacity,
such as one's minister also serving as the counselor for the person.  Just
keep the roles and the categories separate, and you should be fine.

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Subject: [HumanSer] An Ethics Question

 

How might the following from the NASW Code of Ethics effect us as members?

 

(g) Social workers should be aware that personal affiliations may increase
the likelihood that clients may discover the social worker's presence on Web
sites, social media, and other forms of technology. Social workers should be
aware that involvement in electronic communication with groups based on
race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, mental or physical ability, religion, immigration status, and
other personal affiliations may affect their ability to work effectively
with particular clients.

 

JD

 

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