Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context. -

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication should be scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. APA formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. Use Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for guidance in citing sources in proper APA style. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for more APA resources specific to your degree level. Number of resources: A minimum of five scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. Length of paper: 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics within the profession as appropriate to the context. (C1.GP.A) Describe an ethical dilemma presented in the case study. (C1.GP.A) Identify the NASW Essential Steps for Ethical Problem-Solving relevant to the case study. (C1.GP.A) Competency 4: Apply theories of human behavior and person-in-environment, as well as other culturally responsive and interprofessional conceptual frameworks, when assessing clients and constituencies. (C7.GP.A) Describe data collection methods necessary to make an ethical decision. (C7.GP.A) Competency 5: Demonstrate anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, research, and policy levels. (C3.GP.A) Describe personal values and/or biases that could impact the decision-making process when addressing the ethical dilemma in the case study. (C3.GP.A) Competency 8: Demonstrate respect for client self-determination during the assessment process by collaborating with clients and constituencies in developing a mutually agreed-upon plan. (C7.GP.B) Describe strengths, needs, and challenges within the client’s family system relevant to the identified ethical dilemma. (C7.GP.B) Competency 9: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. Assignment Instructions Using this week’s readings, The Case of Marie, NASW resources, and scholarly literature, draft a 3–4 page paper that addresses the following: Describe an ethical dilemma presented in the case study. Identify areas of ambiguity. Identify NASW essential steps for ethical problem solving to apply to the case study. Identify possible consequences if different steps were chosen. Describe personal values and/or biases that could impact the decision-making process when addressing the ethical dilemma in the case study. Explain how these values and/or biases could be managed to best maintain an ethical perspective. Describe data collection methods necessary to make an ethical decision. Analyze the data collection methods to demonstrate how they support ethical decision-making. Assess the strengths, needs, and challenges within the client’s family system related to the identified ethical dilemma. Make recommendations that might help emphasize the strengths, meet the needs, and overcome the challenges. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. Adhere to the rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with relevant and credible evidence. Apply current APA style standards, including paper format, in-text citations, and the references list.