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FATIMA FUNDERBURK
Core competencies 1
Make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of
Ethics and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association
of Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work, Statement of Principles.
One thing that the agency does to ensure that they are abiding by the NASW Code of Ethics is require every
staff member and volunteer to read manuals. I had to read and sign forms to confirm that I understand the
rules/ handbook. This will help me as I work with clients because I will be able to accurately service them. I
also abide by their confidentiality while at the shelter I do not give out information to other clients. If a client
shares personal information with me I respect that and keep it confidential. I empower the women for
example a client asked me if they had to stay in the shelter for 30 days, I let her know that she can make that
decision on her own and that she can do what she feels is best for her.
Apply Knowledge of human behavior and the social environment personin environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to
engage with clients and constituencies
While at the South Eastern family violence center I have learned the
different ways domestic violence can affect a person. I have also had the
chance to understand that not everyone has the same cultural background.
Even though people have different backgrounds that can still end up in
similar traumatic situations such being victims of DV.
Help clients achieve goals they set when they first arrived at the
shelter. I seat and watch as they explain what their long and short term
goals are with the shelter coordinator.
I use the information I have learned from my social work classes to help assist
me with clients. I have learned what days housing in Robeson County does
applications so that I can inform the clients who reside in the shelter. I have
also learned about different information concerning housing authority.
When clients first arrive at the shelter I go over the handbook with them o that
they understand the rules of the shelter. I am not allowed to refer clients out
being that I am only an intern but I help assist with that. I let the clients no
about the different programs that are within the agency for example: The
WAVE program, & YFC. I have also had the chance to see how the shelter
coordinator does mediation for clients who are not getting along in the shelter.
I help clients when they first come into they shelter. I explain to them
that I no that this is a difficult time for them. I help them through the
transitioning so that although it may be a hard time for them they feel
comfortable and safe. I also help them achieve the goals they set with
the shelter coordinator.
Give clients who exit the shelter surveys that have questions about the
services that were provided for them during their stay. This provides
information for demographics , and grants. Also do follow up with
clients after they have left the shelter and have been gone for 30 days.
I continue to monitor the clients that through the agency and the
shelter. I evaluate the interventions that my supervisors use while
working with clients. I also continue to asses issues or
accomplishments of clients.