I need three discussion post replies for my ethics discussion post.
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Jarcynth Sandy-Eliscar
Ethical and Biblical Standards
Like any other organizations, the National Organization of Human
Services has comprised a set of regulations and ethical codes to make
sure the rights and welfare of clients aren't compromised services
rendered to people with high standards.
According to the NOHS, Standard 3, “human service professionals are
obligated to protect the client's right to privacy and confidentiality except
when such confidentiality would cause serious harm to the client or
others…”(Barrett, 2019). We can find some guidance here in Proverbs
11: 12-13 (NKJV) which states “Whoever derides their neighbor has no
sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue. A gossip
betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” Building a
foundation of trust is vital to establishing a good relationship between
human services professionals and their clients. As well as not passing
judgment on clients due to their circumstances. Human services
professionals purpose is to aid those in need of help not judge them.
Proverbs 11: 14 (NKJV) says, “Where there is no counsel, the people fall,
but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Seeking advice or
counsel is a natural thing to do. This verse is highlighted in Standard 4
that humans service professionals interactions are to remain appropriate
and professional to protect the safety of their clients (Barrett, 2019).
Information given to clients should always be upright as Christians are
encouraged by the Word of God to do the same.
Standard 6 states that “sexual or romantic relationships with current
clients are prohibited” (Barrett, 2019). Before engaging in sexual or
romantic relationships with former clients, friends, or family members of
former clients, human service professionals carefully evaluate potential
exploitation or harm and refrain from entering into such a relationship.” 1
Thessalonians 4:3-4 (NKJV) admonishes us, saying- “for this is the will
of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual
immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel
in sanctification and honor.” We should not entertain the thought of or
become intimate with a client or anyone that is not our spouse; it goes
against the Word of God. We should stay in control of our body, adhere
the Word and not engage in any sexual activity until marriage. This can
help us to remain uncompromised.
Barrett, S. (n.d.). Ethical Standards for HS Professionals. Retrieved
from https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-stan...
Post 2:
Shaquia Harris
Human service standards
COLLAPSE
The fundamental values of the human services profession include
respecting the dignity and welfare of all people, promoting self-
determination, honoring cultural diversity, advocating for social justice,
and acting with integrity, honesty, genuineness and objectivity (Ethical
Standards for Human Service Professionals, 2019).
Respecting the dignity and welfare of all people: the scripture that
focuses on this value is 1 Peter 2:17, Treat everyone you meet with
dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
I feel that this scripture describes this value perfectly because it
represents how we should treat others and how there is no one better than
the other. As human service professionals we must understand that we are
not there to be judgmental, but to be understanding.
Promoting self-determination: the scripture that best describes this value
is; So, do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my
righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10. With this scripture we can see how
God has our backs and shows how he will stand for and with us. By
knowing that God is on our side we can inflict self-determination on
ourselves by simply saying “you got this”. If God be for you, who can be
against you?
Honoring cultural diversity: Galatians 23:8 states that, there is neither
Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female,
for you are all one in Christ Jesus. This scripture is an example of how we
must view the people we come in contact within human service. We must
all be treated with the same type of fairness.
Advocating for social justice: The scripture that describes this value is
coming from Jeremiah 22:3, Thus says the Lord: Do justice and
righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has
been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the
fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place. I feel
that this is self-explanatory, but it also elaborates on how we must stick
up for those who need advocates and as human service professionals we
must always be willing to be advocates for those we meet.
Acting with integrity, honesty, genuineness and objectivity: It was a little
difficult finding a scripture to match this human service value but I think
I found one that basically sums up what it means to act with integrity,
honesty, and how we should display ourselves as overall good people in
the human service profession. The scripture is; Show yourself in all
respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show
integrity, dignity. -Titus 2:7
References
Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals. (2019). Retrieved
from National Organizations for Human Service
: https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-stan...
Post 3-
Nancy Edwards
Forum 3
COLLAPSE
According to the National Organization for Human Services, there are 44
ethical standards for Human Services Professionals. Honesty is an
integral characteristic for a Human Services Professional to possess.
Honesty is also important in the lives of Christians. 2 Corinthians 8:21
states, “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of
the Lord but also in the eyes of man.” It is imperative that Human
Services Professionals can be trusted, especially by clients.
1 Samuel 16:7 states, “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his
appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look
at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but
the Lord looks at the heart.” This scripture, as well as the ethical
standards for Human Services Professionals both agree that we, as
Christians and Human Services Professionals, must not discriminate
against anyone for any reason. “Human service professionals provide
services without discrimination or preference in regards to age, ethnicity,
culture, race, ability, gender, language preference, religion, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, or other historically
oppressed groups” (Barrett, 2015).
“Human service professionals…raise awareness of [the] underserved
population…” (Barrett, 2015). When Jesus was here on earth, he was
friend to the poor of society. Deuteronomy 15:7 states, "If there is a poor
man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord
your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your
poor brother." We as Christians are instructed by Scripture to reach out to
the underserved population, just as Human Services Professionals should
raise awareness of the underserved population and do what they can to
help them.
According to the ethical standards set for Human Services Professionals,
if they have a disagreement or issue with a colleague, they are to go to
them and seek to find a resolution. This is almost identical to what we are
told to do in Matthew 18:15, “If your brother sins against you, go and tell
him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have
gained your brother.” We are to seek resolution with our colleagues so
that those we can focus on those we serve.
“Human service professionals [are to] seek appropriate consultation and
supervision to assist in decision-making when there are legal, ethical or
other dilemmas” (Barrett, 2015). Just as Christians are to pray to seek
God’s guidance. Psalm 25:4, “Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me
Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of
my salvation.”
Barrett, S. (n.d.). Ethical Standards for HS Professionals. Retrieved
from https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-
professionals
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Jarcynth Sandy-Eliscar
Ethical and Biblical Standards
Organizations put in place measures and regulations that act as guidelines on how sensitive
actions should be undertaken and practiced. The adherence of the client's welfare and rights
enhance the maintenance of high standards within the National Organization of Human. Human
service professionals have the responsibility to support and protect their clients from any harm
because they serve as representatives of the client’s values and opinions (Pozgar, 2013). This
feeling makes the professionals indebted to maintain utmost confidentiality and privacy a client
requires, which can only be broken if severe harm can be brought on to the client or the public.
Biblical standards are represented in various books within the bible that condemn gossip as it acts
as a betrayal to an individual’s trust and privacy. It is true to say that relieving an individual’s
private information without their consent is one way to humiliate them and break their trust and
confidence. Healthy relationships between clients and human service relationships can only be
established through trust and confidence between both parties. The book of proverbs acknowledges
counsel as a wise form of seeking guidance and direction when issues get out of control. Also,
inappropriate behaviors that are sexually-involving are condemned by the bible for unmarried
individuals. It is a sane action that enables human service professionals and clients to maintain a
healthy and unbiased relationship.
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References
Pozgar, George D (2010). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals (2nd ed). Jones and
Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Mass.
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Shaquia Harris
Human service standards
Human service professionals have a sensitive role in maintaining fundamental values,
which include social justice advocacy, self-determination promotion, genuineness, integrity,
honesty, and objectivity. Maintaining ethical standards as a human service professional depicts
and points out the respect and value they put on a client (Pozgar, 2013). The Bible encourages
people to respect each other's dignity and genuinely want the best for others, which ultimately
transverses to how we perceive our government and society. The scripture gives a detailed
elaboration of how we should all remark each other. This guide provides human service
professionals with well-outlined guidelines of how they handle their clients by putting themselves
in the client's situation and creating a comfortable environment. The role of human service
professionals in social justice advocacy leaves the professionals with the responsibility to represent
their clients from oppressors who want to manipulate the law into favoring their agendas.
Genuineness, integrity, and objectivity bring out the humane and ethical values in human service
professionals who act as driving factors towards their motives behind bringing positive changes
within the society. Our actions are a reflection of the values we believe in and stand for. The law
may provide guidelines on how clients need to be handled. However, if ethical values do not drive
a professional, they will never take a course worthwhile.
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References
Pozgar, George D (2010). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals (2nd ed). Jones and
Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Mass.
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Nancy Edwards
Honesty is one of the most sensitive virtues human service professionals need to have
because it enables them to create a reliable relationship with their clients. Clients who can trust
social service professionals have the capability of disclosing sensitive and confidential information
that no other person would have access to (Pozgar, 2013). The book of Samuel in the bible urges
people to refrain from judging people based on their appearances because it acts as a misguided
reflection of who one truly is. Discrimination cuts across all boards from age to gender as well as
socioeconomic background. Human service professionals need to create avenues for the less
privileged in the society that would provide a comfortable environment for them to express
themselves free from the judgmental persons. With such a platform, human service professionals
find non-biased resolutions that seek to provide the best welfare for their clients. In cases of
dilemmas, human service professionals seek ethical and legal assistance free from corruption, thus
attaining a non-biased judgment for their clients. This situation is a clear representation of how
Jesus Christ sought refuge and guidance from the Lord in times of trouble. Human service
professionals are obliged to adhere to legal and ethical codes that aim to provide the best interest
to clients.
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References
Pozgar, George D (2010). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals (2nd ed). Jones and
Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, Mass.
