Topic > Human Services: The Field of Human Service - 944

O'Conner emphasized (as cited in Chenoweth& McAuliffe, p. 78) that the code of ethics is clearly linked to the professionalization process that establishes guidelines for professional behavior , assist in the creation of a professional identity, provide self-regulation measures, protect clients from incompetent professionals and protect workers from malpractice lawsuits. The worker's primary responsibility is to promote the well-being of customers. As a worker with a disability, the Code of Ethics is intended to assist all workers, collectively and individually, to act in an ethically responsible manner. Helps identify the ideals and purpose of the social work profession. In cases where customers do not receive services, the operator should provide information on the nature and extent of the services. Similarly, in the disability field, the code of ethics is the foundational document that informs and guides ethical disability practice. worker (AAAW, 2010). The human services professional protects the integrity, safety and security of client records and the professional should be aware of this