The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate self-reflection and regulation; professional demeanor; use of supervision and consultation; respect for diversity; self as a learner; use of practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research; how social policies impact clients and services; knowledge of human behavior and the social environment; interpersonal skills; and data collection and management strategies to inform intervention. Please write a paper about your personal values as they relate to social work values based on the National Association of Social Workers (2017) Code of Ethics. This includes describing how self-care can help you maintain professionalism as a social worker. Materials for your self-care plan will be completed earlier in the semester, so this paper gives you a chance to determine if you need to revise it. Please use the following guidelines to complete this paper:
- Introduction
- Purpose of paper with topical overview
- Self-Awareness
- Interest in Social Work
- Personal Strengths
- Social Work Values (5) – Describe each value and give an example from
own life.
- Service
- Social Justice
- Dignity and worth of the person
- Integrity
- Competence
- Conclusion
- Professional Challenges
- Summary of Self-Care Plan
- References (2)
- Two are required.
- Appendix
- Maintenance Self-Care Plan Worksheet
Format: You will be graded on the basis of the quality of your analysis, use of concepts from the course, organization of material, and writing skills. In your paper, as consistent with APA style, introduce your topic and review what will be addressed. Use headings and subheadings to direct the reader through your paper. Please submit a narrative APA style paper that includes 6-8 content pages, double spaced text, a cover page, at least three professional references (only peer-reviewed journal articles, class slides, or textbooks) with a reference page, two Appendices (for your self-care assessment and self-care worksheet with related title for each Appendix), and written using 12-point font via Blackboard Dropbox (100 pts.).
