Identify 5 Scriptures that tells us How to conduct ourselves and treat one another
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Ethical Standards
DB# 3- Ethical Standards
The guide for codes of conduct, known as ethical standards, has proved essential for the Human Services professional. In the provision of care, it has been evidenced that one’s moral values may collide with the moral values of others (Martin, 2018). In the well-intended provision of care the risk of emotionally charged response to need may distort one’s sound judgement (Martin, 2018). Those motivated to care for the needs of others draw deeply from the well from which they were raised and cultivated. The set standards encourage care givers to leave bias behind and collaboratively bring together joined resources to help those in need (Martin, 2018). The rich variance of each human service professional experience, gained from past exposure, cultivation and training stands united with the development and implementation of the set code of ethical standards. The standards enhance consistent care for those in need while allowing rich cultural, religious and ethnic diversity.
The current Ethical standards utilized by Human Services professional cover five distinct areas of care for those in need, with a total of forty-four set guidelines (Burke, (n.d.). Discussion of three of those forty-four codes of conduct mirror biblical mandates, yet the root of the chosen standards does not claim Jesus Christ. Standard number one states, “Human service professionals recognize and build on client and community strength” (Burke, (n.d.). The standard was chosen with the shared belief that all are given strengths by God. The biblical difference stands on the recognition that God has declared and validated the worth of each human being, not mortal man. The truth shared, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” (English Standard Version Bible, 2009, Pr 27:17). The biblical truth that informs all have strengths that can be of benefit to others. The validation of “you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (English Standard Version Bible, 2009, Ps 139:13) provides evidence of the intended design in which each human was created. All humans have been given strengths by God that beg to be discovered.
The second ethical standard chosen was number seven which states, “Human service professionals ensure that their values or biases are not imposed upon their clients” (Burke, (n.d.). The standard was chosen with the recognition of one’s innate tendency to treat others with known or unknown bias that frequently elevates or diminishes the value or worth of another human (Martin, 2018). The biblical difference lies in that all have important different and distinct roles in the making up of the whole of the team of humanity. Paul, in the book of Romans stated, “For as in one body, we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one in the body in Christ, and individually members one of another” (English Standard Version Bible, 2009, Rom 12:4-5). The shared biblical belief validates the importance of individual differences that while not all are hands, or feet, all have inherited interconnected value which benefit the collective whole.
The third ethical standard chosen was number sixteen which states “Human service professionals advocate for social justice and seek to eliminate oppression. They raise awareness of underserved population in their communities and with the legislative system” (Burke, (n.d.). The biblical directive “learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow (New International Version, 2011, Isa 1:17) resonates the heart of God. The reminder “ He hath shewed thee, o man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God (King James Bible, 1796/2017, Mic 6:8) stands clear. The biblical mandates have eliminated questions of God’s desire for care givers globally. Many of the ethical standards that guide Human service professionals in collaborative care for those in need are reflective of strong biblical mandates.
References
Burke, A. (n.d.). Ethical Standards for HS Professionals. Retrieved June 08, 2020, from https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals
King James Bible. (2017) King James Bible Online. http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/
(Original work published 1769)
New International Version. (2011). BibleGateway.com.
www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-International-Version-NIV-Bible/#booklist
The English Standard Version Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments with
Apocrypha. (2009). Oxford University Press.
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Forum 3 Discussion
Human service counselors focus on issues in society that can lead to tough ethical decisions. The National Organization of Human Services (NOHS) has established a Code of Ethics which embodies ethical standards. These are based on values of integrity, honesty, and objectivity. They provide a moral compass to help counselors make professional decisions and conduct acceptable ethical behavior in the best interest of their clients and the greater community (Martin, 2018). Four standards for human services professionals are mentioned below with some compare and contrast discussion.
Standard #3 stresses the importance of respecting and protecting the client’s right to privacy and confidentiality, which is a critical in creating a nonthreatening environment for a client (NOHS, 2015). Clients need to feel safe in the confines of the relationship, be able to trust, and to securely discuss personnel matters without fear of risking unwanted exposure or reprisal. Disregarding this special trust may impact the effectiveness of treatment. “Effective intervention strategies are based on counselors’ ability to build a positive alliances and mutual trust with their clients” (Martin, p.75, 2018). In comparison, Proverbs 11:13 explains that a person who does not gossip is of a faithful spirit who can be trusted in confidence (New American Bible, 1970/2011). “A person who conceals the matters of others and can be trusted with secrets is highly respected as being a follower of Christ” (New American Bible, 1970/2011, Proverbs 11:13). Confidentiality is a critical aspect of human services counseling and building trust is done by keeping an open mind, using an unbiased approach, and always treating individuals with dignity and respect. In contrast, we also learn that we go against God when we disclose matters that can be hurtful to others unless, in cases when not doing so, we would allow others to be hurt. Leviticus 13 suggests limited confidentiality when protecting the greater good of the community against communicable diseases (New American Bible, 1970/2011). This scripture story is also a good comparison with the next standard, #4.
Similarly, standard #4, provides this exception to standard #3 by clearly defining a “safety approach” in which the threat of harm to oneself or to others are solid grounds for breaking confidentiality (NOHS, 2015). As such, human service professionals are legally obligated to break confidentiality in cases where real impending physical self-harm or harm to others can be prevented (Martin, 2018). This can be challenging for a counselor who is trying to honor the privacy of a client relationship while balancing it with a competing obligation to protect others from physical harm (Martin, 2018). Leviticus 13 can be contrasted against Standards #3 and #4 because the scripture reading focuses on breaking trust for the greater good while the standards listed can benefit both for the greater good and the individual, as in the case of suicide prevention.
Standard #11 is being aware of and understanding local cultural influences surrounding those you are helping (NOHS, 2015). It is important for counselors to not judge and to consider all factors, including ethnic heritage, beliefs and backgrounds that develop and influence a person (Martin, 2018). Mathew 7:1-5 warns, “Judge not, lest you be judged” (New American Bible, 1970/2011). The Bible also tells us that we are to embrace diversity because we are all God’s children. Galatians 3:28 goes further and states, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (New American Bible, 1970/2011).
Likewise, standard #7 focuses on the counselor not imposing their own personal attitudes and biases onto their clients (NOHS, 2015). They must be ever mindful of the influence of their own perceptions, attitudes and morals and not let them be imposed upon the client or the situation. This can be compared to Ephesians 4:29 when it talks about not speaking poorly about others but trying to build people up according to what they need (New American Bible, 1970/2011). In contrast to the importance of understanding the influence of the client’s background and avoiding imposing one’s own biases in standards #11 and #7, there may be a time when imposing one’s own Christian influence regardless of the local situation would take precedence. This might, for example, be necessary when stressing the importance and value of life to prevent a suicide.
References:
Martin, M. E. (2018). Introduction to Human Services Through the Eyes of Practice Settings (4th ed.). Pearson.
National Organization for Human Services. (2015). Ethical standards for human services. https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals
New American Bible, St. Joseph Edition (2011). (Original work published in 1970) http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0839/_INDEX.HTM
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Discussion 3
The ethical standards in the Human Service profession are organized by categories pertaining to responsibilities to the profession and responsibilities to employers and I will like to highlight on a few from the text’s reading which are dignity of others, honoring the integrity of others, avoiding exploration of others, honesty and ethically and awareness of the clients marginalization.
Please identify at least 3 specific ethical standards
# Standard 3- The right to confidentiality. Human Services Professionals have a responsibility to hold clients information in confidence when information is given from clients to hurt or harm themselves, family or even the Human Services Professionals the information must be breached and given to the proper authorities to help the client and the safety of others.
Similarities: And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. (Luke 6:31)
# Standard 6- The obligation to avoid having sexual or romantic relationships with clients. Human Service Profession are not to engage in sexual or romance relationships with clients it is prohibited. Human Services Professionals are not to engage in relationship with clients because this inference with trust boundaries and can also lead to the professional having power over the clients wellbeing and persuading the client to do their choices instead of the choices that will promote healthy mental growth.
Contrast: We who are strong have obligation to bear with the falling of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (Romans 15:1)
# Standard 7- Avoiding imposing personal biases and values on clients. Human Services Professionals are to be a listening ear for the clients understanding ones perspective and empathetic with helping the client to try and find healthy solutions to help them to become healthy individuals Professionals are not to impose their beliefs or values on clients because that causes a client‘s mental growth to be effected, because it’s one sided.
Similarities: Let each of you look not only to his own interest, but also to the interest of others. (Philippians 2:4)
Identify 5 Scriptures that tells us How to conduct ourselves and treat one another
Luke 6:31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
Romans 15:1 We who are strong have obligation to bear with the falling of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look not only to his own interest, but also to the interest of others.
Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
References
Martin, Michelle E. (2018). Introduction to Human Services: Through the Eyes of Practice Settings. New York: NY
NationalHumanServices.org
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