soc week 2 post 2

Refence and just respond like you did for Breanna in the other post

Hello Class

For number one, that is a tough one, I would need a little more information on the client. Has she/he had any other issues going o that would indicate a problem arising? Does this see like a one time thing? In general The social worker needs to go by the ethical rule code " 1.07 Privacy and Confidentiality (c) Social workers should protect the confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of professional service, except for compelling professional reasons. The general expectation that social workers will keep information confidential does not apply when disclosure is necessary to prevent serious, foreseeable, and imminent harm to a client or others."(n/a.(2021) So, If it the client has had no other problems and never done anything before, just happened to make a mistake. Then I would respect her wish and monitor more him/her more closely. If it was an issue and seemed like it was a self destructive behavior and something needed to be done, then I would inform the parents. For question number two,While it would be very nice for them to want to meet with you outside of the office, It would not be appropriate. Pushing your relationship past the office could start it and give off the wrong impression. "(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."(n/a.(2021) IT in unprofessional and while I do understand the need to want to connect, there a line that must not be crossed.

Amanda Coughlin

Breanna

Social workers strive for social change and to enhance the well-being of individuals. They play many different roles to help alleviate social injustices. Some of these roles include direct service, community organization, advocacy, social and political action, policy development, and education (University of St. Thomas, 2019). Direct services, community organization, advocacy, and education all can be a hands-on approach to social change. These services offer direct help to those in need by educating or providing resources that individuals may need. For example, a low-income single mother may reach out to a local social service agency that will evaluate her situation and provide information on outside organizations that can help and also provide her with assistance for purchasing food for her family and potentially help to pay her rent.

When dealing with social injustices, social workers have the potential to face other challenges. Dealing with one social injustice often results in more than one injustice being in play. For example, those who are facing poverty also run the risk of facing discrimination, dangerous living conditions, and poor health (The University of Nevada Reno, n.d.). Social workers also face the challenge of a changing society. What has once been considered a conventional way of living is no longer viewed the same and social workers must keep up with that change to better assist society. The LGBTQ community has made great strides in changing the views of society to be more accepting, but yet still faces discrimination. As a social workers, they must help support these individuals and help the mental impact of discrimination. Social work and the Christian worldview overlap in regard to social justice for all. The main objective of social work is to enhance the well-being of humans and to help meet the basic needs of all people, especially those who are considered vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. The Bible has numerous examples as to how Jesus and his Disciples carried out this mission, such as the Samaritan woman, the blind beggar, and the lepers. Micah 6:8 states “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (New International Version, 1973/2011). This verse is one of many examples of how the Christian worldview reflects the social justice principle to challenge the social injustices of society.