Homework: Human services.

Human services professions are varied; each one has distinct characteristics and unique responsibilities. Some human services professionals work directly with clients, such as a social worker in a battered women’s shelter. For others, such as administrative workers, human services work is more indirect, with no face-to-face contact with clients. Some human services professionals work with individuals one-on-one, while others, such as outreach workers, deal with the community at large. Despite these different approaches, all human services professions aim to achieve the same goal: “to assist individuals and communities to function as effectively as possible in the major domains of living” (National Organization for Human Services, 2006). In essence, the role of a human services professional is to help clients manage or solve their problems and to improve clients’ well-being. This often requires human services professionals in different disciplines to work together to ensure that all of a client’s needs are met. Human services provide an interdisciplinary approach to helping clients, and serve three primary functions: social care, social control, and rehabilitation.

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To prepare for this assignment:

Review Chapter 1 in your course text, An Introduction to Human Services, focusing on the scope and purposes of human services. Also pay particular attention to the various roles and activities of the human services professional.
Peruse the job listings on the “Jobs” page of the National Organization for Human Services website. Notice the wide variety of human services positions which are available and the characteristics of each type of job.
Select two human services professions that appeal to you and think about why you find them appealing.
Reflect on the scope and purpose of human services within each profession, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the human services professionals in each.
Consider where these roles might be available in your community and the people whom you know or have heard/read about who fill these roles.
The assignment: (2–3 pages)

Name the two human services professions you have chosen, and define them in your own words. In your definitions, make sure to describe the scope and purpose of human services within each profession.
Explain the roles and responsibilities of the human services professionals in each of the two professions and where in your community these roles might be available.
Finally, explain why these two professions appeal to you, noting specific attributes, characteristics, responsibilities, etc., that attract you to these positi

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Discussion Questions (DQ)

Initial responses to the DQ should address all components of the questions asked, include a minimum of one scholarly source, and be at least 250 words.
Successful responses are substantive (i.e., add something new to the discussion, engage others in the discussion, well-developed idea) and include at least one scholarly source.
One or two sentence responses, simple statements of agreement or “good post,” and responses that are off-topic will not count as substantive. Substantive responses should be at least 150 words.
I encourage you to incorporate the readings from the week (as applicable) into your responses.

Weekly Participation

Your initial responses to the mandatory DQ do not count toward participation and are graded separately.
In addition to the DQ responses, you must post at least one reply to peers (or me) on three separate days, for a total of three replies.
Participation posts do not require a scholarly source/citation (unless you cite someone else’s work).
Part of your weekly participation includes viewing the weekly announcement and attesting to watching it in the comments. These announcements are made to ensure you understand everything that is due during the week.

APA Format and Writing Quality

Familiarize yourself with APA format and practice using it correctly. It is used for most writing assignments for your degree. Visit the Writing Center in the Student Success Center, under the Resources tab in LoudCloud for APA paper templates, citation examples, tips, etc. Points will be deducted for poor use of APA format or absence of APA format (if required).
Cite all sources of information! When in doubt, cite the source. Paraphrasing also requires a citation.
I highly recommend using the APA Publication Manual, 6th edition.

Use of Direct Quotes

I discourage overutilization of direct quotes in DQs and assignments at the Masters’ level and deduct points accordingly.
As Masters’ level students, it is important that you be able to critically analyze and interpret information from journal articles and other resources. Simply restating someone else’s words does not demonstrate an understanding of the content or critical analysis of the content.
It is best to paraphrase content and cite your source.

LopesWrite Policy

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Review your similarities. Did you forget to cite something? Did you not paraphrase well enough? Is your paper made up of someone else’s thoughts more than your own?
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Late Policy

The university’s policy on late assignments is 10% penalty PER DAY LATE. This also applies to late DQ replies.
Please communicate with me if you anticipate having to submit an assignment late. I am happy to be flexible, with advance notice. We may be able to work out an extension based on extenuating circumstances.
If you do not communicate with me before submitting an assignment late, the GCU late policy will be in effect.
I do not accept assignments that are two or more weeks late unless we have worked out an extension.
As per policy, no assignments are accepted after the last day of class. Any assignment submitted after midnight on the last day of class will not be accepted for grading. Homework: Human services.

Communication

Communication is so very important. There are multiple ways to communicate with me:
Questions to Instructor Forum: This is a great place to ask course content or assignment questions. If you have a question, there is a good chance one of your peers does as well. This is a public forum for the class.
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