Core Values

Advocacy - To use our individual and collective voices to influence change related to healthcare and social justice issues.

• As an individual, we are sensitive to the needs of our clients.
• As a member of SSWLHC, we join our fellow members in impacting social health issues.
• We recognize the value of strategic partners in having a greater voice on national and world health issues.

Inclusiveness - By our words and our actions we honor the diversity of our clients, members, and all those with whom we interact.

• We value the differences which make each of our members unique.
• We value the capacity of all social workers to be leaders in their respective field of practice regardless of role, function or title.
• We search our membership for leaders who bring these differences to the table.

Stewardship – We are committed to being conscientious stewards of the resources of our organizations, our communities, and  the Society.

• Being conscious of the limited resources of our organizations, we are fair and honest in the delivery of service.
• We recognize the importance of partnering with others in our communities to avoid duplication of limited resources.
• We value the capacity of individuals to share their knowledge and experience with fellow professionals in the Society.
• We value the commitment of volunteer time required to accomplish the mission and vision of the Society.

Ethics – We value the ethics of the social work profession.

• We believe we are accountable to each other to practice our values.
• We are open and our honest in our communications.
• By our actions, we foster a trusting environment.

Creativity – We encourage creativity and exploration of new knowledge.

• We encourage networking to assist members with problem resolution.
• We pursue personal growth and assist others to do so.
• We value learning, creativity and new ideas.

Adaptiveness – The ability to respond quickly to a changing environment, both internally and externally.

• We value the ability to respond timely to the changing needs of clients and families.
• We value the ability to be respond timely to the needs of our members.
• We value the ability to be respond timely to the changing needs of the profession.

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