are the principles and moral standards that guide professionals in performing their duties responsibly and with integrity.
Professional ethics
Two aspects of professional ethics:
- The profession’s code of ethics
- Unwritten principles and rules of conduct
- the written expression of ethical principles and rules of conduct.
The profession’s code of ethics
- the informal norms, values and expectations that professional members abide by.
Unwritten principles and rules of conduct
Ethics in social work refers to the
science of morals and right conduct.
(PASWI) stands
The Philippine Association of Social Workers
PASWI is the accredited professional organization for social workers in the Philippines.
It was founded on_________ and incorporated in_______.
12 November 1947
April 1948
PASWI is the accredited professional organization for social workers in the Philippines.
It was founded on_________ and incorporated in_______.
12 November 1947
April 1948
is the accredited professional organization for social workers in the Philippines.
PASWI
The Philippine Association of Social Workers (PASWI)
Vision :
Its vision: a humane and just Filipino society that respects the dignity of the human person through the free and full exercise of his/her economic, social, political and spiritual rights and responsibilities.
PASWI has been instrumental in professionalizing social work in the Philippines - for example, pushing for the passage of Republic Act No. 4373 (1965) regulating social work practice.
_____has been instrumental in professionalizing social work in the Philippines - for example, pushing for the passage of_______
PASWI
Republic Act No. 4373 (1965) regulating social work practice.
The Philippine Association of Social Workers (PASWI)
Mission:
Its mission: to strengthen professional competence of social workers; to contribute to solutions to emerging social issues; to promote accountability and responsibility; and to strengthen solidarity among members and partners.
The Code begins with a set of beliefs:
- Believing in the inherent worth and dignity of all persons, emanating from a supreme being who directs our actions of love for one another.
- Believing that every human being has natural and social rights, capacities and responsibilities to develop his full potential as a human being.
- Believing in the human being’s capacity to change and recognizing the value of unity in diversity, individual differences and pluralism in society.
- Believing in free men and women living in a free society where poverty, in all its forms, is neither a fate nor a punishment but a condition that can and must be changed.
- Believing in the family as the basic unit of society and its vital role in the growth and development of the individual, the family system and the community.
- Believing that the government, the private sector and the public have a joint responsibility to promote social justice and to ensure the political, economic and social well-being of all people.
- Believing in the role of social workers as agents and advocates of change and in the promotion of professionalism, responsibility and accountability.
- Believing that our professional practice is deeply rooted in our cultural values.
PASWI Code of Ethics
3.1 Foundational beliefs
(We, the members of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI), believing in the worth and dignity of every person
Standards of Ethical Conduct
A. Relative to Self and the Profession
B. Duties toward Clients
C. Duties toward Colleagues and the Profession
• To conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the philosophy, principles, values and beliefs of the social work profession.
• To act at all times with honesty, openness and transparency in all professional transactions.
•To constantly work towards one’s own professional advancement so as to contribute to the promotion of social work practice.
•To contribute time and professional expertise to activities that promote respect for the integrity and competence of social workers.
•To contribute professional practice wisdom to colleagues and other professionals.
•To respond and volunteer one’s professional services in times of emergency.
•To uphold and protect the dignity and integrity of the profession.
•To promote cultural values that will enhance the practice of the social work profession.
Relative to Self and the Profession
Standards of Ethical Conduct
A. Relative to Self and the Profession
B. Duties toward Clients
C. Duties toward Colleagues and the Profession
• To conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the philosophy, principles, values and beliefs of the social work profession.
• To act at all times with honesty, openness and transparency in all professional transactions.
•To constantly work towards one’s own professional advancement so as to contribute to the promotion of social work practice.
•To contribute time and professional expertise to activities that promote respect for the integrity and competence of social workers.
•To contribute professional practice wisdom to colleagues and other professionals.
•To respond and volunteer one’s professional services in times of emergency.
•To uphold and protect the dignity and integrity of the profession.
•To promote cultural values that will enhance the practice of the social work profession.
Relative to Self and the Profession
Duties toward Clients
•A professional deals with clients openly and frankly.
•A professional is patient, tolerant and considerate of the client’s point of view.
•A professional never uses threat or deceit.
•A professional is punctual in keeping appointments and makes no compromises she/he cannot keep.
•A professional is careful and thorough in dealing with client problems.
•A professional does not discriminate against any client, including so-called “hopeless” cases; gives attention equally.
•A professional acts in relation to a client’s problems only on the basis of adequate knowledge of client’s situation.
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Standards of Ethical Conduct
A. Relative to Self and the Profession
B. Duties toward Clients
C. Duties toward Colleagues and the Profession
Duties toward Colleagues and the Profession
•A professional is courteous and fair in dealing with co-workers.
•A professional cooperates with co-workers in the pursuit of common goals.
•A professional should maintain high standards of honour, integrity and morality.
•A professional does not exploit her/his professional membership, and distinguishes between activities she/he does as a private citizen and as a member of the profession.
