ACCOUNTABILITY OF SOCIAL WORKER

(DISCIPLINE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE)

PREPARED BY :
1. :KATHRNE ASIRIT
2. SHAINA CLARIZZE BRAVO
3. PAUL ADRIAN DUMALIANG
4. ANGELO GONZALES
5. AJ MAR ANTONIO
6. CHRISTIAN RAMIRO
7. SHERWIN CADAUAN
8. CARLO DUMBRIGUE
9. PATRICK CAPARINO

SUBMITTED TO :
SIR JIMMY LUCENA
 ACCOUNTABILITY OS SOCIAL WORKER

Accountability means being obliged and responsible to others. Social work has professional, statutory and
regulatory guidance for accountability. Social workers agree to uphold and maintain
professional accountability which is enshrined in legislation and provides them with a protected title.

5 Ways Social Workers

1. Conflicts of Interest
Social work conflicts of interest are situations where personal histories and relationships create opportunities for
partiality and unfairness. If a social worker is assigned a case involving friends or family, the case will typically be
assigned to a different unit. If the case involves a fellow social worker, the case will typically be assigned to an
entirely different county. Minor conflicts of interest can be minimized through setting clear and appropriate
boundaries at the beginning of the case or relationship.

2. Client Confidentiality
State law, government agencies and professional ethics all guarantee clients the rights to privacy,
anonymity and confidentiality. However, some social workers may not realize that if they see a client in
public outside of designated work hours, they are generally not allowed to greet or acknowledge the
client. They may also not realize that discussing case information and client details in a public setting like
a restaurant is violating the client's right to privacy and confidentiality. Social workers can avoid these
problems by adhering to state-mandated information security and client privacy rules.

3. Cultural Competency
According to NPR News, the country's diversity is still on the rise with certain population segments
increasing. Social workers interact with a rich variety of clients from various backgrounds, so they must
have strong knowledge of social diversity and cultural competency. Social workers should participate in
both mandatory and optional training to increase their understanding of human differences and
appreciation of our similarities. Fortunately, many organizations and government agencies offer liaison
opportunities for working with specific groups such as ethnic origin, gender expression and immigration
status.
4. Accountability to Clients
The goal of social work is to improve the safety and well-being of clients, but there are city, state and
federal legal obligations that must be continually satisfied. This is why the concept of informed consent is
so important within the world of social work. Informed consent means that a social worker must clearly
explain options, services, costs and consequences of proposed choices and possible outcomes. Social
workers should use a standardized method with each client to explain that they can provide and withdraw
consent at any time.

5. Legal Deadlines and Requirements

Social work professionals who are employed in specific industries, such as government and healthcare,
must conform to strict legal deadlines and requirements. For example, child protective services (CPS)
workers who remove children from unsafe and unhealthy living situations are required to legally notify
parents or guardians, file appropriate court motions and meet state child welfare requirements. Social
workers who are responsible for removing foster children can collaborate with colleagues and supervisors
to ensure all legal communication deadlines and requirements are met.

Social workers provide critical support and services to various populations within ethical frameworks.
Social workers who hold themselves accountable will enjoy enhanced career, client, and personal
satisfaction.
Quiz
1. Are situations where personal histories and relationships create opportunities for partiality
and unfairness. Conflicts of clients
2. Social worker interact with a rich variety of clients from various background. Cultural
competency
3. The goal of social worker is to improve the safety and well- being of clients. Accountability of
client
4. To state-mandated information security and client privacy rules. Client confidentiality
5. Means being obliged and responsible to others. Accountability
6-10. what are the 5 ways of social workers?
6. Conflict of Interest
7. Client Confidentiality
8. Cultural Competency
9. Accountability of client
10. Legal Deadline and Requirements