CPHSSWCE0439 - Ethics in Social Work Admiistrators

Course Description

In this course we will examine ethical decision-making models and apply them to administrative dilemmas involving personnel issues, fraud & abuse, and business management. This workshop is intended for intermediate and advanced level participants who are in an indirect practice role, such as administration, supervisory, and/or policy development.

Target Level Audience: Intermediate

Course Outline

Timed Agenda

9:00 - 9:10am Introductions and Course Overview

9:10 - 9:25am Ethics Theories

9:25 - 9:45am NASW Code of Ethics

9:45 - 10:15am Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks from an Administrative Perspective

10:15 - 10:30am Break

10:30 - 10:50am Addressing Diversity & Inclusion in Ethical Decision Making

10:50 - 11:50am Case Studies

11:50 - 12:00pm Wrap Up, Questions

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

· Recognize the impact of competing influences in ethical decision making.

· Analyze a complex administrative social work dilemma and identify key issues confronting the administrator.

When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to:

· Apply an ethical decision-making process to a complex administrative dilemma.

· Develop possible options for resolving an administrative dilemma.

· Select an ethically appropriate action to the dilemma based on evaluation of multiple options.