The human services field is simply amazing. While attending elementary high school the teachers would all ask the students “what do you want to be when you up”? I was really shy and would never speak up when asked this question. To myself I’m thinking I want to be a nurse. Taking care of my great grandmother really opened my eyes to the needs of people in general. During this time I would go about my daily norm of helping my great grandmother‚ grandmother; anyone that was in need of help. Coming
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Advocacy in the Human Services Field Gregory Crutchfield University of Phoenix Advocacy and mediation BSHS/442 Ursula Davis October 31‚ 2011 Advocacy in the Human Services Field Human Services help provide essential resources for those in need. Dedication by advocates and human services workers help assist a wide range of social needs. Areas of focus are mental/physical control‚ self-sufficiency‚ and rehabilitation. The professionals that make up the human services industry are unique
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The Human Service Movement By: Datwanna Banks HHS435: Cont Issues Trends Health Law Ethicsin H & HS Instructor: Rebekah Clark February 4‚ 2013 The Human Service Movement As more problems occur with individuals the more the Human Services industry grows. This growth is in response to individuals seeking new job opportunities‚ more people not being able to depend on their neighborhood or community because of the feeling of isolation or
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In the last 50 years‚ human services workers are now able to offer a magnitude of services to millions of more Americans. The two major focus areas were mainly known to be food and work however‚ that has been constantly changing due to the higher demand of needs from Americans. A much larger amount of people is in need for many more different things than they were fifty years ago.. Americans are now in desperate need for clothing‚ shelter‚ healthcare as well as food. As Americans are being forced
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Human Service Manager Exercise Paper Human Service Manager’s have a great deal of responsibilities‚ including communication and interviewing skills. Human service staff rely on the assistance‚ support and directives from his or her manager. This paper will discuss the recommendations and strategies for three staff Case Study situations. Tom Martin‚ a 32 year old divorced‚ Caucasian male‚ is employed as an individual
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Geriatric Case Manager Introduction As I embark on my education journey to hopefully a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services. The career I choose to permanently employ in is a geriatric case worker. I’d much prefer to work with a gerontology certification as my true passion lies with working with our elders. I have hands on experience in geriatric care and feel this is the perfect career for myself‚ and I know I will be a true asset to whomever employs me. Additionally‚ as a geriatric case worker
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pay for equal work. They wanted the glass ceiling destroyed. They wanted to be recognized as equal to their male counterparts. The reason that we emphasize “women’s rights” within human rights goes beyond history. Traditionally‚ women have not enjoyed equal access to basic human rights‚ protections‚ resources‚ and services. Unfortunately‚ gender inequality is still present in every society and remains as a huge barrier for the world. Unequal situations for women vary significantly by region‚ country
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Human Health and Disease What is health? ‘The state of complete physical‚ mental and social well-being’ To sustain a healthy lifestyle person needs: •A balanced and varied diet Take exercise Proper shelter Enough sleep Good hygiene will reduce the likelihood of infection What is disease? Disease is a disorder or malfunction of the mind or body‚ which leads to a departure from good health. Can be a disorder of a specific tissue or organ due to a single cause. E.g. malaria. May
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| DISEASE AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMANS | DISEASES | | DANICA DE FREITAS | 12/21/2011 | | Disease and its impact on humans TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT IS A DISEASE? MAIN TYPES OF DISEASES DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION WHAT IS A VECTOR? STD’S ROLE OF BLOOD IMMUNITY EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF DISEASE IN PLANTS AND ANIMALS What is a disease? Disease is defined as a disorder with a specific cause (which may or may not be known) and recognizable signs and symptoms.
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Causes of disease in humans A disease is usually a medical condition that affects the body of an organism. In humans‚ disease is often broadly used to refer to any condition that causes pain‚ dysfunction‚ distress or death to the person affected. In this sense‚ it sometimes includes injuries‚ disabilities‚ disorders‚ syndromes‚ infections‚ etc. The most common cause of disease in humans is via pathogens; microorganisms such as viruses‚ bacteria‚ protozoa‚ and fungi that cause disease in humans and
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