Lynns Dilemma A Day in the life of a Human Service Worker
Lynn’s Dilemma A Day in the Life of a Human Service Worker Zelma Alphin Nix BSHS 301 Thomas Kinney March 29, 2004 University of Phoenix Online Abstract Lynn, an assistant manager of a mentoring program for women re-entering the work force is faced with a dilemma. ... Lynn’s Dilemma A Day in the Life of a Human Service Worker Introduction Come go with me to the office of Lynn, an assistant manager of a mentoring program for women re-entering the work force. ... My Concerns My only concern is the possibility of a boundary issue which if not corrected could lead to serious legal and professional consequences for the worker. ... Boundary issues can occur which then forces the worker to face the possibility of a dual or multiple relationship. Reamer (2003) states “According to Kagle and Gubelhausen (1994), a professional enters into a dual relationship whenever he or she assumes a second role with a client, becoming social worker and friend, employer, teacher, business associate, family member, or sex partner. A practitioner can engage in a dual relationship whether the second relationship begins before, during, or after the social worker relationship. ... Dilemma Lynn has to make a decision in regard to attending the graduation ceremony and the party to be held afterward. ... Standard of Code of Ethics The possible code ethic that could by violated is stated in Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals #6 “Human service professionals are aware that in their relationships with clients, power and status are unequal. ... Human service professionals support the trust implicit in the helping relationship by avoiding dual relationships that may impair professional judgment, increase the risk of harm to clients or lead to exploitation” (p2).