Code Of Ethics In Social Work

My initial assessment of the social work profession was looked upon as a career that helped the lower income population. Not only do they help them with the basic necessities like: clothes, food, and shelter, but they can also help people find refuge. Social workers can be found almost anywhere and in colleges they provide programs for first generation college students and gives them additional help to be successful.
Yes, I believe that my personal ethics correlate well with the Code of Ethics. I agree that as a social worker, I need to do what is the best for the client and that includes keeping their information confidential. I would also agree that it is essential to be respectful to everyone and take into consideration that everyone has a different background and their own belief system.

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I think if I was more organized and time-oriented I would be able to finish my work in a shorter time period. In order to develop these qualities I could buy a weekly planner and write down tasks that I have for the week and limit certain hours to complete each task. To overcome my fear of public speaking, I could take a speech class and practice multiple times before presenting. Sometimes I get scared when it comes to asking questions because I don’t want to sound dumb, but I know that I need to start asking more questions in class. As a student and future social worker I think it would be best if I start asking my instructors and colleagues for help or for a second opinion if I need it. I imagine that through the social work classes and life experiences I will be exposed to different solving methods and will gain knowledge on how to apply them to real life situations. As I mentioned earlier, I could also seek help from colleagues and ask them for advice on how to approach a