Introduction to Human Services

The section in chapter I that caught my attention was pertaining to Forming Teams and Partnership to Provide Services. This area in the book stresses how vital it is working with other agencies or professionals to assist clients with receiving services. (An Introduction to Human Services, Woodside & McClam) The concept of connecting people to services is relevant in my line of work as a probation officer. When individuals are place on supervised probation, they are required by the courts to complete special conditions prior to the expiration of the case. Upon the initial appointment, the client is directed to have a treatment evaluation or an assessment completed and at that time they are given

'....place rather more emphasis on the early tasks of clarifying clients' needs and identifying best how to proceed.' (Kidd, 2006, P.89)

Have you ever walked into a class and it seems like everyone has already formed their friend groups and you are excluded? Do ever feel like you’re not a part of the crowd just because you don’t have the newest trendy shoes? Most would describe this as feeling like an outsider, and it is a very common thing. The experience of feeling like an outsider is universal because everyone is different in terms of appearance and life circumstances, new experiences are unavoidable, and society tends to alienate people if they stray from the social norm.

I sent an email to the Director Mr. Robert and the supervisor Mr. Ashwin about the results that I have found after analyzing data. I have found interesting results. I found there are a statistically significant variation in the number of ER visits and inpatient hospitalizations for Zip Codes 65616. I met with the Director Mr. Robert and the supervisor Mr. Ashwin and discussed these results.

I feel most like the “other” when I can’t relate to those around me, whether it is because they are of a different race, religion, gender, etc. I feel like an outsider intruding on something that has long been established.

I have never worked in a human service agency setting however, I have been the person waiting to be seen. I think working at a human service agency would be very stressful but, very rewarding. A day for a human service professional begins early and last long. For me, one of the issues would be not having the ability to do more for the client. Human service professionals can only do what they have the ability to do.

Things that I believe that could be beneficial from people, especially if they are older since they have gone through and experienced more things, is getting any possible advice from them. Writers are included in this section, for example, fiction writers make me more interested in writing. The fact that they come up with the things that they write and it is not bombarding people with just facts and

Many people believe if they do good things they will be granted access to heaven. God, however, is the true determinant. Because God is merciful, he grants grace to those who

Human service professionals can be very useful tools when trying to help others with all types of issues. Helping others can be done in all forms. Helping in this field can be offering guidance or recommendations, finding shelter or jobs, or just being an open ear for people to vent to. There are many different things we can do to help others, but overall if we have done something positive to change or assist in the change for the better of a person, I

as if you didn’t belong? Where you only knew a couple of people or even none .You feel lonely

Very good point regarding change especially regarding a human service agency. As you mentioned most employees are not a part of the planning process therefore are resistant to change. Furthermore in my current agency change happens so frequently and without notice people are frustrated by the process. Also our book stated strategic planning can be seen as a response to both the threats and the opportunities within the task environment (Weinbach & Taylor, 2015). Therefore not only sustaining change as the you mention however having to continue to change directions without fully understanding and implementing the plans or task already in place can cause further confusion. Although strategic planning is supposed to be positive approach and a

the ability to Help my family, friends and others who crosses my path it reminds me that we are all in

Some can disagree, but it's true. Being different can sometimes be fun. You can be in a big group of amazing friends and feel like a complete outcast if there's something about you that "others" you.

STATEMENT 35 Human service professionals strive to personify those characteristics typically associated with the profession (e.g., accountability, respect for others, genuineness, empathy, pragmatism). (National Organization, 2006)

Where I come from I was considered different. Different from everybody else and that is not always a nice feeling when it is attached to being strange or almost alien like. But that is what I felt like for a great part of my life. When teachers in school told the class to write a little bit about themselves or to apply for a job and the job application asks the same question a big part of my answer in my head was you won't like me because I am different.