Dignity and Worth of the Person. Social workers respect the inherent
dignity and worth of the person. They treat each person in a caring and respectful
fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity.
Social workers seek to enhance clients’ capacity and opportunity to change and
to address their own needs.
Importance of Human Relationships. Social workers understand that
relationships between and among people are an important vehicle for change.
Social workers engage people as partners in the helping process. Social workers
seek to strengthen relationships among people in an effort to promote, restore,
maintain, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, social groups,
organizations, and communities.
Integrity. Social workers are continually aware of the profession’s mission,
values, ethical principles, and ethical standards and practice in a manner
consistent with them. Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner.
Competence. Social workers continually strive to increase their professional
knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice. Social workers practice within
their areas of competence, develop, and enhance their professional expertise.
