The final paper has 2 sections. The first section is the interview of a Human Service professional. The second section is the application of the ethical standards of the Human Services (CSHSE, NOHS).
Speak with a human service professional worker (counselor, social worker, outreach worker, supervisor, etc.)at a local community-based agency. Focus your discussion/questions on the following topics:
Mission, structure and funding sources of agency
Recipients/Eligibility of the agency’s services
Job titles, job responsibilities of professional staff
Motivations for the professional choosing HUS profession
Academic preparation of professional for HUS position
Typical day at work
Trends or challenges in the field over the years
How professional ethics are applied in the agency
Read the National Human Service Code of Ethics and Standards. Select two (2) standards. Write the standard, and then describe how each specifically/directly applies to the agency you have researched.
Include a conclusion paragraph that summarizes 1-8
Category: Human service
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Title: Exploring the Human Service Profession: An Interview with a Local Community-Based Agency Professional and Application of Ethical Standards
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Title: Understanding Community Practitioners: Theories, Interventions, and Ethical Considerations
Introduce the theories and main concepts associated with the topic (COMMUNITY PRACTITIONERS)
Describe interventions and techniques utilized by professionals working in the field
Explore any legal or ethical issues associated with your topic
Include citations at the end of your paper (at least three journal articles)
The paper needs to demonstrate that the writer fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas.