In recent times, students assigned to SWRK 610 were given the task to submit a Power Point on Ethical Dilemmas in Supervision. The power point covered topics to include: Kentucky law (KAR and KRS), Social Work Laws and Codes, Legal Matters in Supervision, Decision Making Process, Coaching the Employee, and Supervisor’s Roles and Responsibilities.
The Oxford dictionary defines ethical dilemma as, “A situation in which a person must choose between two courses of action of (apparent) equal moral importance, so that the choice necessarily entails the transgression of an important moral principle” (2003). The assignment proves relevant as ethical dilemmas may present challenges for practicum students’ professional values, duties, and obligations to the client/agency they are assigned. Ethical dilemmas come in various formats that involve the social workers/practicum student delivery of services to individuals, families, couples, and small groups.
The assigned unit is the Department of Community Based Service (DCBS) which is a government funded agency. While completing the practicum students are required to fulfill the nine competencies listed in the syllabus. Fulfilling the role of these competences led to being assigned several task such as being a part of the ongoing team. The mission of the Department for Community Based Services is …show more content…
The challenges faced at the practicum site as helped with professional growth and maturity. Gaining a master’s degree in social work is just the start in forging your career as a social worker. A master’s degree proves you 've met the educational requirements. However, the needed skills, knowledge, and training requirements are gained through internship such as the practicum assignment at
The Oxford dictionary defines ethical dilemma as, “A situation in which a person must choose between two courses of action of (apparent) equal moral importance, so that the choice necessarily entails the transgression of an important moral principle” (2003). The assignment proves relevant as ethical dilemmas may present challenges for practicum students’ professional values, duties, and obligations to the client/agency they are assigned. Ethical dilemmas come in various formats that involve the social workers/practicum student delivery of services to individuals, families, couples, and small groups.
The assigned unit is the Department of Community Based Service (DCBS) which is a government funded agency. While completing the practicum students are required to fulfill the nine competencies listed in the syllabus. Fulfilling the role of these competences led to being assigned several task such as being a part of the ongoing team. The mission of the Department for Community Based Services is …show more content…
The challenges faced at the practicum site as helped with professional growth and maturity. Gaining a master’s degree in social work is just the start in forging your career as a social worker. A master’s degree proves you 've met the educational requirements. However, the needed skills, knowledge, and training requirements are gained through internship such as the practicum assignment at