I Am A Social Worker, These Are My Hands ! Card

These are the hands of a real social worker. The following quote is on all items in the I Am A Social Worker Section; I will use these hands to further my belief in the core value of service. They will help people in need and address social problems. I will use these hands to advance social justice. They will challenge issues of poverty, unemployment, discrimination and other forms of social injustice. I will use these hands to promote the dignity and worth of the person. They will seek to broaden clients’ and society’s interests in a socially responsible manner. I will use these hands to teach the importance of human relationships. They will engage people as partners in the helping process and convey the importance of relationships as a vehicle for change. I will use these hands to hold fast to my integrity. They will convey my trustworthiness, honesty and responsibility. I will use these hands to ensure competence. They will strive both to increase my personal knowledge and contribute to the knowledge of others.