Ethics in Supervision Definitions of Ethics The discipline

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Ethics in Supervision

Ethics in Supervision

Definitions of Ethics • “The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and

Definitions of Ethics • “The discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. ” • “The code of conduct or behavior governing an individual or group. ” • “The ideals , beliefs, or standards that characterize or pervade a group, community or people”.

Principle • “A comprehensive and fundamental rule, doctrine, or assumption. ”

Principle • “A comprehensive and fundamental rule, doctrine, or assumption. ”

Moral • “Conforming to a standard of what is right and good. ”

Moral • “Conforming to a standard of what is right and good. ”

Ethical Principles • “Those fundamental rules of conduct which serve the common good. ”

Ethical Principles • “Those fundamental rules of conduct which serve the common good. ”

Ethical Supervision • “Principles of conduct which assist employees in the performance of their

Ethical Supervision • “Principles of conduct which assist employees in the performance of their job duties and their professional development. ”

Ethical Supervision • “Principles of conduct which demonstrate respect for the rights of others

Ethical Supervision • “Principles of conduct which demonstrate respect for the rights of others and genuine concern for the well being of children and parents served by the agency. ”

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Be truthful and make it safe for others to

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Be truthful and make it safe for others to tell the truth. • Support subordinate leaders professional growth • Build their competence to assess situations and take the initiative to develop adaptive solutions.

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Mentor rather than intimidate subordinate leaders • Require subordinate

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Mentor rather than intimidate subordinate leaders • Require subordinate leaders to study their profession

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Use power in accordance with “what’s right”. • Nothing

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Use power in accordance with “what’s right”. • Nothing destroys trust in the chain of command so quickly as a leader’s exploitation of institutional power to coerce a private gain from subordinates, be it sexual, financial, careerist or otherwise.

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Everyone watches the trustworthiness of those who wield power

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Everyone watches the trustworthiness of those who wield power above them; and this “fishbowl factor” is far -reaching

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Trust is the master concept that links cohesion, leadership,

Principals of Ethical Supervision • Trust is the master concept that links cohesion, leadership, and training. In fact, they are things that build trust.

Power and Authority • Inherent tensions in the work; mandate to protect and provide

Power and Authority • Inherent tensions in the work; mandate to protect and provide for child safety while also engaging parents/families. • Supervisors can be effective role models for their staff on ways to negotiate this tension. • Specifically, this is an opportunity to demonstrate active engagement with staff while holding them accountable to meet performance expectations.

Ethics Mandates and Guidelines • RCW 42. 52 Ethics in Public Service; includes sections

Ethics Mandates and Guidelines • RCW 42. 52 Ethics in Public Service; includes sections on activities incompatible with public duties, confidential information, financial interests in transactions, and use of persons, money or property for personal gain. • RCW 9 A. 80. 010 Official Misconduct; defines official misconduct and states it is a gross misdemeanor. • DSHS Administrative Policy 18. 64 standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees; includes sections on required standards of behavior and conduct, and specifically prohibited employee actions. • Children’s Administration operations manual 8110 Ethical Standards; includes references to the above and accessing information only on a “need to know” basis. • National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics; 23 pages divided into sections for ethical responsibilities to clients, to colleagues, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession and to the broader society. NASW considers ethics as “the core of social work. ”

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michael Tyers at (425) 339

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michael Tyers at (425) 339 -4802 or at Tymi 300@DSHS. WA. Gov