Scenario Overview:
You are a caseworker intern at a human services agency servin
Scenario Overview:
You are a caseworker intern at a human services agency serving a local Native American tribe. Upon investigation, you discover that a member of the housekeeping staff, who is also an elder of the tribe, is providing counseling to multiple clients. This individual has been accessing client records and offering advice that sometimes contradicts the guidance provided by agency professionals. Despite warnings to cease this practice, the staff member has persisted. Furthermore, clients have expressed objection to the agency’s attempts to restrict his involvement and threaten to leave if he is terminated.
Tasks:
-Analyze Ethical Issues: Identify and discuss the ethical dilemmas present in this scenario, considering the unauthorized provision of counseling, breach of client confidentiality, and potential harm caused by contradictory advice.
-Reflect on Personal Beliefs: Reflect on how your personal beliefs and values may influence your decision-making process in this situation. Consider your cultural competence and respect for Native American traditions and elders.
-Select and Justify Decision: Choose and defend a course of action in response to the scenario. Consider the ethical principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice in your decision-making process.
-Recommend Risk Management Strategies: Provide suggestions for managing the risks associated with the situation, including potential client harm, breaches of confidentiality, and staff misconduct.
Research Sources:
Utilize resources from professional literature to support your analysis and recommendations. These may include materials from the university online library, relevant textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, and reputable websites from professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov domains).
Your report should be in a word document, 2-3 pages in length, clearly organized, and formatted according to academic standards. Ensure your analysis is thorough and your recommendations are well-supported by evidence and ethical reasoning.