the United States is poverty. By sharing theories‚ principles‚ and concepts of human services delivery systems intended for effective interventions‚ the human service field will be better equipped to handle the current crisis and plight of the poor. Introduction Anti-poverty programs are designed‚ selected‚ and implemented in response to different theories about the cause of poverty that justify the human services field and its development of interventions. The definition of poverty and its
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In the field of Human Services there are a multitude of people that need assistance. However‚ in each target population has their own distinct issues. Examples of these target groups or populations are people with mental illness‚ the homeless‚ and senior citizens. Mental illness is defined as when a person’s mental state is beyond what is considered normal. For instance‚ a person with depression has extreme lows as appose to a mentally healthy person who will bounce back from their emotional low
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research topic and the relevance of the topic to my professional career goals in the human services field. The significance of the research problem will be discussed‚ why it is worth studying‚ and what can be gained from the research. Lastly‚ what is already know about the research topic and problem will be addressed. The research topic will focus on the numerous challenges that are present working in the human services field. One of the challenges is setting appropriate boundaries with clients and knowing
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The Ethics of the Human Services Worker Mariah Alvarez‚ Elana Payne‚ Sharon Smith University of Phoenix BSHS 301: Introduction to Human Services Group Number: CC08BHS1F2 Professor Deborah Cujino-Deras‚ M.S.‚ C.R.C. April 24‚ 2008 The Ethics of the Human Services Worker What do you do when an elderly stroke patient is demonstrating obvious signs of dementia‚ with uncontrollable and erratic behavior? When this patient must be firmly restrained‚ yet the patient equally deserves to
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Based on the interview videos you have viewed‚ summarize what you believe the 3 most prominent characteristics of a human service professional should be. How do these characteristics compare to those desirable for Christians‚ as described in Scripture? Which of these characteristics do you see in yourself and what will you work on to obtain essential characteristics you may not have acquired yet? Include at least 2 Scripture references as well as references from the introduction videos and your readings
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Scenario of a Human Services Client 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
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of Human Service Practice Cynthia D. Morgan BSHS/302 July 23‚ 2012 Teresa Levesque The Nature and Purpose of Human Service Practice Human Service is not a new concept. Historically the practice of helping others in need goes back as far as Biblical age. The modern-day role that Human Service plays in the world is basically the same as it did back then; to help people meet their basic needs in order to survive and live a productive life. The basic understanding of what human service must
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My main concentration right now in my life is my career in Human Services. The education that I am receiving at California State University Dominguez Hills has definitely changed the way I think in regards to people in the society and it has also giving me a background of problems I will run into and what I can do to solve it. I have learned that helping people will never be an easy job and that it can be stressful and frustrating. I will always remember to be patient‚ respectful‚ genuine‚ honest
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Delivery of Human Services Program Jakiya Burse BSHS 471 Deborah Machold October 28‚ 2012 Delivery of Human Services Program Many people rely on human service programs. This paper will discuss the delivery of human service program for men‚ women‚ and teenagers. There are various men‚ women‚ and teenagers that need help with reproductive health care education. Planned Parenthood provides sex education to men‚ women
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Grants In Human Services HSM/270 Abstract Grants play an important part in the Human Service Fields. Human Service departments would not exist without funding. There are only so many funds that can be raised by fund raisers and community charity. A grant is needed to assure proper funding needs are met. Grants In Human Services Grants are so important to the Human Service Departments because many neighborhoods depend on the Human Service agencies. Grants are provided by state government
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