Jews of Social Work Present: Togetherness
As Jews and as Social Workers, we recognize the many ways in which Jewish community and cultural values overlap with values within our professional field. In considering these values, we can accept that there are multiple layers to all sorts of cultures and communities, and that if you look carefully enough, you can find common ground. ​
- Social Worker's primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems through service.
- Social workers challenge social injustice.
- Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person.
- Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships.
- Social workers behave in a trust worthy manner through their sense of integrity.
- Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise.
