Knowing how to apply the NASW Code of Ethics to decision-making is essential in Social Work. This assignment will help you learn this skill. Read the case study and then address the prompts in an essay:
Case Study:
You work at a social work agency in their shelter program which serves families. Many of these women and children have endured painful pasts and suffered various forms of abuse. One day, as you are walking into your home late at night, a teenage client who previously stayed at the shelter walks up to you. She states she has been staying at a friend’s house and reports the mother kicked her out. She is hoping you will let her crash on your couch. You don’t know how she discovered your home address. She does not look like her usual self. Her face is pale, her eyes are puffy, she is sweaty, shaking, and talking rapidly., You wonder if she is ill or under the influence of illicit substances. You know that your shelter intakes have closed for the night and that most of the other shelters have closed for the evening as well. You have a massive headache, and you can hear your dog barking because he needs to go outside.
Citing three scholarly sources, in an essay (1,000-1,500 words), address the following:
Describe the dilemma presented in the case study.
Select then describe an ethical decision-making model you will apply to this case study. (Note: A perspective is not a model. For this assignment, you are to select a model.)
Apply the model to this case study detailing what your actions would be in each step.
Clearly state your ultimate decision about how to address the dilemma that is informed by social work values, citing a minimum of two ethical standards from the NASW Code of Ethics that you used in your decision making.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
GCU Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency and professional standards:
MSW
1.1: Make ethical decisions by applying the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context. [Social Work Competency 1]
This assignment is aligned to the following Social Work Competency:
1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior