social work

Service

elevate service to others above self-interest

draw on their knowledge, values, and skills to help people in need and to address social problems.

Social justice

pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people.

efforts are focused primarily on issues of poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and other forms of social injustice

Dignity and Worth of the Person

treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity

promote clients' socially responsible self-determination

seek to enhance clients' capacity and opportunity to change and to address their own needs.

Importance of Human Relationships

understand that relationships between and among people are an important vehicle for change

engage people as partners in the helping process

Integrity

continually aware of the profession's mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards and practice in a manner consistent with them.

Social workers act honestly and responsibly and promote ethical practices on the part of the organizations with which they are affiliated.

competence

continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice

aspire to contribute to the knowledge base of the profession