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Topic 3 DQ 1 (Obj. 3.5) Discuss some of the possible roles that a social worker has in the work setting. If a social worker is licensed, does this make him/her competent as a social worker? Provide insight from the readings this week as to how a social worker can maintain his/her professional competency. The DQ response must be 150-200 words and have at least one citation and one reference in APA format. Some of the possible roles that a social worker has in the work setting are child protection agencies, family services agencies, hospital and mental health facilities, correctional institution, schools, health and community service centers, government agencies, and private practice (NASW, 2022). By being aware of different cultural backgrounds, social workers can maintain their professional competence. The knowledge of cultures allows social workers to understand their clients' backgrounds and therapeutic processes. By respecting confidentiality and supporting the emotional wellbeing of clients as well as maintaining their professional competency, a social worker can maintain their professional competence (NASW, 2022). According to the NASW (2022) a code of ethics is a commitment that sets expectations regarding the conduct of a professional when practicing within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, supervised experience, state and national professional credentials, and appropriate professional experience. National Association of social workers. (2022). Types of social work. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-Social-Work National Association of social workers. (2022). Ethical standard of the month:1.04 competence. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Ethics-Education-and-Resources/Ethical-Standard-of-the- Month/Competence

Hi Alexa, I really enjoyed reading your post, it was informative, and I enjoyed hearing about your personal experience. You are right when you say that being a social worker with a license indicates a great deal of responsibility. Additionally, there are various times when Social Workers work from child protection agencies, child welfare agencies, family services agencies, hospitals and mental health care facilities, correctional institutions, schools, community service centers and health and medical centers, government agencies, as well as private practices. Social workers are therefore expected to follow the Code of Ethics, to be culturally sensitive and to maintain their ability to maintain their professional certification through maintaining confidentiality, supporting the emotional wellbeing of their clients, and maintaining their professional competence (NASW, 2022). In my personal experience, I am not aware of any social workers except for school social workers. My son’s school has a social worker which help him. As part of their job responsibilities, they work directly with school administration, students, and their families, providing them with support in many areas, including discipline, mental health intervention, crisis management, and support services. As well as working with schools to facilitate community involvement, social workers advocate for students' success and facilitate community involvement in schools (NASW, 2022). National Association of social workers. (2022). Ethical standard of the month:1.04 competence. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Ethics-Education-and-Resources/Ethical-Standard-of-the- Month/Competence

Hi Kayla, Thanks so much for sharing this useful and informative post with us. I completely agree with you that before a social worker can become licensed, he or she must complete a certain number of hours, pass the board exam, and adhere to the ethics code. There are various times when Social Workers work from child protection agencies, child welfare agencies, family services agencies, hospitals and mental health care facilities, correctional institutions, schools, community service centers and health and medical centers, government agencies, as well as private practices (NASW, 2023). Social workers have a very difficult job to do. They will need to listen to the people around them and to gain their trust by being honest with them. It is important that they also provide a safe environment for their clients in the room with them during their session. In order to maintain their professional certification, social workers must adhere to the Code of Ethics, be culturally sensitive and maintain the ability to maintain their ability to maintain their professional certification by maintaining confidentiality, supporting their clients' emotional wellbeing, and maintaining their professional competencies (NASW, 2023). National Association of social workers. (2023). Types of social work. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-Social-Work National Association of social workers. (2023). Ethical standard of the month:1.04 competence. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Ethics-Education-and-Resources/Ethical-Standard-of-the- Month/Competence Hi Profesor, What if you were not properly trained or prepared to treat, service or care for their needs, but you were working in a helping position, how might you deal with that Hi professor, During my internship in the field, I will receive training from the social worker, who is licensed to practice. Until I have been fully licensed, I do not believe I will be able to take on my own clients. After I am granted my license, I am, of course, obligated to help my clients in any way I can to the best of my ability. According to NASW (2023), social workers are responsible for promoting the well-being of their clients. Although social workers have a responsibility to the entire community or to specific legal obligations, there may be occasions where these obligations may take priority over the loyalty owed to their clients, and this should be communicated to clients. It is imperative that social workers provide services only under a professional relationship based upon the client's needs and interests. Clients should be informed of the services offered by the social workers from the very start, as well as the risks associated with them, informing them of the services being proposed, the risks associated with those services, the services being limited to those that meet the requirements of a third-party payer, the relevant costs, reasonable alternatives, the right of the client to refuse or withdraw consent, and the timeframe within which the consent will be valid. In order to provide clients with the best care, social workers should allow them to ask questions.

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