I think this issue is closely related to the power in social situation. As social workers who provide services to individuals who may be socially vulnerable, our primary focus should always remain on the client. However, because of documentation requirements, formal procedures, or issues related to funding and payment for services, there may be times when the focus shifts from the client to a third party or institution. Socail workers need to be aware of this possibility and make a deliberate effort to prevent it from happening. I believe that this can sometimes represent a form of social injustice experienced by vulnerable individuals who may be unable to speak for themselves or advocate for their own needs. Social workers should make continuous efforts to minimize this risk through self-reflection, supervision, and feedback from colleagues within their organizations. I also believe that the NASW Code of Ethics could place greater emphasis on this issue by providing more detailed guidance on protecting the client's voice, wishes, and autonomy when a third party is involved in decision-making.

Personally, I have not always been a big fan of using technology. However, after the pandemic, my perspective has changed. I now believe that technology can a valuable way to provide social work services to many people who became isolated and had difficulty accessing services. I also think that developing competence in using technology will be an important challenge for me as a future social worker. When technology is used as a medium for social work practice, the situation is different from working with clients in person. We have to consider many complicated issues, such as maintaining confidentiality, working with clients who may not have a private or appropriate environment, and knowing how to respond when the technology does work properly. One issue that I had not thought about before listening the podcast was the possibility of insurance and licensing concerns when providing services to a client who is located in another state. I think this is a realistic issue that social workers need to consider carefully. It my require communication with insurance providers as well as collaboration among social work organization to find appropriate solutions. I also believe that social media should be used very carefully in social work practice. I would strictly do not share too much personal information or connect with clients through personal social media accounts in order to protect privacy and maintain appropriate professional boundaries. Even if a client requests to connect with me on social media, I think it is important to explain respectfully, based on social work ethics, why I cannot accept the request. Overall, I have come to see technology not only as a challenge but also as an important tool that can expand access to social work services. At the same time, I believe social workers need to be knowledgeable, competent, and thoughtful about the ethical and practical issues that come with using technology.

My practicum site is Children's Specialized Hospital Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services. It is a satellite branch of RWJBarnabas Healthcare . This sentence is also makes me question my role as a social worker- or more accurately, as a social work intern. During my practicum, I have spent a lot of time observing other professionals, such as technicians, administrators, and supervisors. I learned about their skills and communication styles. They are very proactive in achieving thier goals, such as setting treatment plans and tracking specific behaviors. I find observing their work fascinating, but that isn't my primary role. My main responsibility is to meet with caregivers and provide them with the proper services they need. However, I am not entirely sure what specific services I can offer. It is very challenging to figure out my role, especially since there are no other social workers at my site, leaving me to navigate things on my own. My site instructor helps me a lot and it seems like she is thinking deeply about what kind of case would be suitable for me. For now all i can do is prepare well and wait.