CORE VALUES OF SOCIAL WORK

What core values that each social worker must be continually aware of the profession’s mission, values, and ethical principles and standards, and set a good example of these components for their clients?

• INTEGRITY

• SOCIAL JUSTICE

• DIGNITY AND WORTH

• COMPETENCE

What core values that social worker treat each client in a compassionate and respectful way that is mindful of individual differences, cultural norms and ethnic diversity?

• DIGNITY AND WORTH OF HUMAN PERSON

• SOCIAL JUSTICE

• SERVICE

• HUMAN RELATIONSHIP

What core values that social workers recognize that facilitating human relationships can be a useful vehicle for creating change, and they excel at engaging potential partners who can create, maintain, and enhance the well-being of families, neighborhoods, and whole communities?

• SERVICE

• HUMAN RELATIONSHIP

• INTEGRITY

• SOCIAL JUSTICE

What core values that social workers advocate on behalf of the oppressed, the voiceless, and others who are unable to advocate for themselves?

• SOCIAL JUSTICE

• SERVICE

• INTEGRITY

• DIGNITY AND WORTH OF HUMAN PERSON

What core values that social workers regularly elevate the needs of others above their own personal interests and use their skills and knowledge (from education and experience) to help people?

• HUMAN RELATIONSHIP

• INTEGRITY

• SOCIAL JUSTICE

• SERVICE