750 words This assignment focuses on a case study, The

750 words

This assignment focuses on a case study, The Case of Marie, which you  completed as a part of this unit’s studies. This case involves an  ethical dilemma with a diverse family, and the dilemma itself, like most  ethical issues in group work, is potentially two-fold:

1. The dilemma among the group members, as well as the content and manner of their communication with you.
2. The ethical dilemma within yourself, as you examine your own  natural preferences and biases in the context of the group and its  needs.

At all levels of social work practice (micro, mezzo, and macro),  the diversity of personal preferences and biases always presents the  possibility of ethical compromise. Combined with potential ethical  issues within the diverse situations, beliefs, and actions of the group  members themselves, any given situation can quickly become ethically  clouded.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:

• Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior. 
  • C1.GP.B: Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations. 
    • Related Assignment Criterion:          
      • 5. Describe personal values that come into play in making ethical decisions.
      • 6. Identify data collection methods necessary to conduct an ethical decision.
• Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice. 
  • C2.GP.C: Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage  the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse  clients and constituencies. 
    • Related Assignment Criterion:          
      • 5. Describe personal values that come into play in making ethical decisions.
• Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. 
  • C7.GP.C: Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and  objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and  challenges within clients and constituencies. 
    • Related Assignment Criterion:          
      • 2. Describe how to manage ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts.
• Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. 
  • C8.GP.E: Facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals. 
    • Related Assignment Criterion:          
      • 2. Describe how to manage ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts.
• Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. 
  • C7.GP.A: Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies. 
    • Related Assignment Criterion:          
      • 6. Identify data collection methods necessary to conduct an ethical decision.