International Federation of Social Workers

There many policies, regulations and social structure that influence the organization at The University Eye Clinic (UEC). These policies are embedded in the core principles by complying with the State University of New York City, The Department of Education, The Department of Health as well as The National Association of Social Work (NASW), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW). Therefore, without these policies and regulations, UEC would not comply to be an organization. Equally important to UEC is that this organization is not only a clinic; it is also a teaching facility where they trained optometry students. With the collaboration of the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare, they also trained graduate-level…

the Ethics of Social Work, Statement of Principles. Social work is based on “respect for the inherent worth and dignity of all people, and the rights that follow this” (IASSW & IFSW, 2004). The first principal of respecting the right to self-determination (4.1.1) states that a social worker should respect and encourage people’s right to make their own choices and decisions. (4.1.2) is the principal of promoting the right to participation. Social workers are expected to encourage their clients to…

(Centennial). At Marshall I. Pickens social workers aim to treat patients with mental disorders and any other comorbid diagnosis. The population in which the social workers serve ranges from adolescent to geriatric patients. Greenville Memorial Hospital also has a rehabilitation hospital known as Roger C. Peace. Marshall I. Pickens and Roger C. Peace both provide inpatient…

are a doctor, lawyer or a social service worker, boundaries can easily be crossed in these professions. In the social work profession, we follow the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Code 2.01 states, “ Social workers should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief,…

in the United States. This division has allowed me to compare similarities and differences present in the two human service networks. The interviews with the Italian group were made over the phone. The interviews with the American group have been made in person. The Italian group was composed by: Piccoli Daniela --my mother - Giada Di Cosimo - a friend – and Piccoli Antonella - my aunt. To the question "what do you think about the choice of human services as a career?" The Italian group…

Counselling is a major part of any type of social work, there is a group session or individual session if one prefers. Each counselling session is different from another, each person seeking advice from a professional has a different situation compared to the next. People seek professional help when they want advice on certain situations that going on in their lives at that given time. During any form of counselling you have to build a rapport with your service user, which takes time, most…

c. Macro: Virginia Tech, Facebook, KIK, Blacksburg Police Department 1.05(a)- Cultural Competence and Social Diversity In Cultural Competence and Social Diversity, section A, of Social Workers Ethical Responsibility to Clients, it says “Social Workers should understand culture and its function in human behavior and society, recognizing the strengths that exist in all cultures” (Workers, 2008). The Social Worker in this case should be competent about technology, specifically social media, because…

Army’s Child, Youth and School Services (CYS), there are benefits that are afforded to me, that are not available in other settings. For instance, I will have opportunities to further develop my career throughout my time with the organization and work in a supportive childcare environment with a recreational component (Myarmyonesource.com). As for financial compensation, the median annual wage for social workers in the field of individual and family services in May 2014 was $37, 910 (Bls.gov),…

I have always been the type of person that wanted to do something for others. Whether its making an impact on a person’s life or making a child smile, just knowing I’ve made a difference in the world and that I can help someone is something that makes me feel good about myself. That’s where social work comes into play. I’ve always seen social work as the job where I can help others. It doesn’t matter who you’re helping an adult or child, social workers make a tremendous impact on people’s lives…

I had been assigned to ask her some questions to help her feel at home and get her involved. After, I was done with the assessment, she decided to share her personal beliefs, culture and religion with me. This micro level activity came unexpected, but I took it as a learning experience. As being a future social worker, they say not to bring up yourself in any such way, so I professional kept myself closed and listened to what she wanted to say. We were talking about her life and what such life…