Human Services Reflection Report

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

Person centred values influence all aspects of health and social care work, for the reason that by law requirements in regards to the Human Rights Act 1998, Health and Social Care Act 2012, along with Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers, health and social care should be based on person centred values. In the interest of individuals who are receiving care, it enables them to be treated with respect and dignity, involving their own needs beliefs and identities, as well as to be supported to remain independent as much as possible. Person centred values also involve individuals to be supported to access their rights, as well as

In this paper, the role of a social worker will be addressed. A Human Service professional has, in its hands, the responsibilities in the life of the clients and families they meet. The tremendous and arduous responsibilities they take on include, but are not limited to, the well-being and care of people and their communities. Such roles can be helping others manage the care of a family member, assisting individuals experiencing problems with family relations and conflicts, dealing with changes that come with growing old, aiding those suffering mental illness and or those individuals struggling with addictions. Briefly

Working in the field of human services is a unique, yet rewarding career. Human services workers engage with diverse populations and carry different titles to include counselors, case managers, milieu therapists, social workers, etc. Regardless of what title a human service worker may hold, communication between a client and professional is vital. The purpose of this paper is to introduce a client from a particular background and address his presenting issues. It will review how I would interview my client to include specific communication techniques, ways I would establish a working relationship, discuss possible boundary issues, and recommendations or referrals to certain groups for this client.

Social workers face complex ethical issues in every aspect of their profession. This work is often ethically challenging because it involves direct contact and interaction with individuals who are vulnerable. There are many factors that influence our decision making especially when working with at risk youths, we often face challenges in wanting to take on certain roles to protect our clients. These roles often conflict with our professional obligations. When our personal and professional values conflicts, our decisions may affect the individual, family, group, community and the organization.

I am currently working in the Human Services field at the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS). After reading Chapter 1 in the book, the part that stood out to me the most was about Social Control. Before reading to the end of the section, I immediately connected that with Juvenile Services. Having worked with juveniles and their families over the past 7 years, what I find interesting and disturbing at the same time is that a lot of parents have expressed that they and their families were in needs of human services prior to the youth coming in contact with juvenile services. Several expressed that they had been seeking services in an attempt to get help but had nowhere to turn to until the child had already gone too far. Once connected to

As a social worker many problems may arise because of the constant grey area of either letting your personal values interfere with your professional opinion. It is essential to provide your client with information and tools to help them succeed and overcome their problems. Following the core values is essential to being a resourceful, competent social worker. In some cases, core values are in conflict. In a situation where more than one core value is in conflict it is considered an ethical dilemma (Hick, 2009). It’s not guaranteed that a perfect solution will arise, therefore one of the core values is subsided because the other has more of an impact on the client.

In this essay I will be focusing on social care values, the ethical issues which challenge social care workers and approaches adopted to challenge discrimination in today’s society. Three social care values that link to person centred care are, human dignity, being trustworthy and having respect for the individual. Human dignity means that the care worker should be understanding that every human life has value, regardless of an individual’s gender or beliefs. This is central to person centered care as the service user has their own individuality and ethical and moral beliefs. The care worker should take time to understand and respect the differences between their own beliefs and the service users, so that you are not biased towards the service user. They should have a positive and encouraging attitude, following and catering to the individuals wants and needs without making any assumptions for them. Being trustworthy means that the carer is trying to build up a strong healthy relationship with the individual, this then helps the individual to open up to their carer about how they are feeling and any situations that may be worrying them. The individual is able to open up to their carer as they will feel like they aren’t going to neglect them or lie to by their carer. Being trustworthy is central to person centred care as the service user will be able to feel like they can rely on their carer to do what they promised and be responsible. Being able to have trust in a carer

The human services organization I observed was the Town of Babylon Drug and Alcohol Division. This organization provides outpatient substance abuse treatment to individuals who are addicted to drugs and other substance. These services include group counseling, individual counseling, psychoeducation, and drug screening. In this case study I will be going over leadership style, the approach used, and other aspects of this organization.

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My responsibility as a care worker is to be aware of the various policies and legislations that will facilitate good practice when supporting my clients to access services and facilities. I am also expected to monitor and evaluate the service provided to ensure it is meeting the needs of the client.

Chapter 3 explains the importance of ethical competence specific to the human services field. As a professional it is important to know and understand an organizations code of ethics, as it will be a reference tool in how to handle certain situations you are faced with. Human service professionals enter into the profession with a personal set of values, goals and ethical conduct but, must always remember that their actions should always reflect the values and ethics of the company they are now a part of (site). In the event of an ethical issue a professional should always refer the ethical standards to determine what action should be taken (site). Ethics are also in place to facilitate legal implications that stem from malpractice lawsuits.

The commitment to act ethically is an essential aspect of social work due to the effect it can have on the quality of the service offered to those who engage with us. Through group discussions in our foundations of social work practice I have become extremely ethically aware and now will always seek to ascertain and respect, as far as possible, each individual’s preferences, wishes and involvement in decision making. From discussions with my fellow classmates I have learnt to strive to respect and uphold the values and principles of the profession by making sure I promote and work towards the code of ethics wherever possible. This in turn enables me act in a reliable, honest and trustworthy manner having worked closely with service users in a professional setting and learned of their good and bad experiences with practitioners through the service user experience we undertook in class. I believe I am now in a good position to apply the social work ethical principles to my professional practice, in a way that seeks to empower my service users and enable me to emulate the best practice. In addition from reading social work journals and staying on top of news regarding the profession more generally I am knowledgeable about the value base of social work as a profession .

The National Association of Social Work (NASW) has identified a set of values that all social workers must consider during the course of their work (NASW, 2008). Social work values are broadly covered when you define social work as being a profession of aiding those in need and addressing oppression. Helping those in need directly relates to the value of supporting the needs of others. The definition also addresses the importance of bringing awareness to oppression. This relates to the values of addressing injustice, individuality and promoting harmony. On a broader perspective, all social workers are encouraged to continually pursue knowledge in their area and maintain ethical practices. Values have the purpose of ensuring that helpers always strive for what is best for the client. Manning (1997) points out that “the power to intervene in people’s lives carries

Everyone told me that I had to take this class with Kathy Oakland. People would claim that she was the best around and that I wouldn’t regret having her as a professor. When looking at my major requirements I saw that I had to take Human Relations. When I first saw the title I thought I was going to be learning about how to work with and handle different types of people. I associated it with Human Resources, I knew that HR usually dealt with all sorts of people and relationships, so I wasn’t 100% wrong. And people weren't wrong, Kathy has been one of the best professors that I’ve had at UNI, I’m really glad that I got to have her in class.