CORE COMPETENCY 2

Tavis Richardson

Apply social work ethical principles to

guide professional practice
2.1: Recognize and manage personal
values in a way that allows professional
values to guide practice.
I will not let my personal values or beliefs have an
effect on me assisting students and parents.

Apply social work ethical

principles to guide professional
practice

2.2: Make ethical decisions by applying

standards of the National Association of Social
Workers Code of Ethics and, as applicable, of the
International Federation of Social Workers/
International Association of Schools of Social
Work Ethics in Social Work, statement of
principles.

I will keep a copy of the NASW in case I

may need it to refer back to.

Apply social work ethical

principles to guide professional
practice
2.3: Tolerate ambiguity in resolving
ethical conflicts.
I will understand that all students do not
understand what is stated to them. I will
ensure that they have a clear
understanding while working with the
students and family.

Apply social work ethical

principles to guide professional
practice
2.4: Apply strategies of ethical
reasoning to arrive at principled
decisions.
I will make ethical decisions while working
with students and parents. I will consult
with my supervisor before making a
decision that I am uncertain about.