Awake, Relief Shelter Support Worker Case Study

A community-focused, dedicated and accomplished Disability Support Worker, I am actively pursuing a challenging new career opportunity where I can utilise my qualifications, skills and demonstrated experience spanning 12 years. Proven ability to deliver activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children, youths, adults, aged clients and families, with a strong emphasis on protection, understanding and support. Leading by example with compassion and professionalism, I possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide social and emotional support to wide-ranging clients whilst promoting independence and self-worth. I have demonstrated a high level of proficiency related

A person who is working with vulnerable people in a health and social care environment must make sure that they improve their skills and knowledge’s which is important when supportive relationships are form in order to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect to take place.

This paper explores the scenario of a client and looks at the presenting problem from an ecological and strengths perspective. It will also explore advanced clinical skills, intervention strategies and ethical dilemmas encountered. Methods for evaluating progress will be discussed within the social context of the case. Termination and follow-up approaches, and any ethical dilemmas will be included. Any problems with oppressed populations will also be discussed. Finally, the limits of the chosen model and limits of the practitioner, evolution of client and practitioner identities, any ethical or social justice issues for the agency, and an evaluation of the practitioner’s effectiveness will conclude the paper.

My role as senior support worker is to work alongside management to provide an effective service to vulnerable adults with mental health living in the community; it is important to offer professional leadership and positive team work skills. At the beginning of my employment as a senior support worker in mental health there was minimal knowledge and experience in supporting vulnerable adults within this specific area, however CQC fundamental standards which everyone in health and social care can expect remain transferable.

The Human Services profession is a wide and vast field of occupation that provides support to various people in various situations. From an Alcohol Counselor, to a Social Work Assistant, the Human Services professional proves to be a vital career. For my interview assignment I chose Amada Miller, a Family Services Worker who works for the City of Norfolk in the Human Services Department in Norfolk, Virginia. As a Family Services Worker, Amanda Miller is specializes in providing help to families in a majority of ways. After Interviewing Amanda, her insight and advice she gave to me made me consider going into the Human Services Field.

You know that Chelsea has the ability to communicate in writing as she has sent you emails in the past. She knows what her rights are and has displayed determination in doing whatever it takes to live in a self-sufficient manner. Do you think Chelsea would be able to advocate for herself? Why? Why not?

Special needs individuals have also deeply impacted my life. While employed with Skill Creations, I monitored the daily activities of six young men with mental and physical needs exceeding the care family members could provide. Unfortunately, some endured incredibly difficult circumstances before admission. The group home provided daily medical care as well as therapeutic services designed to encourage independence. Subsequently, my daughter's diagnosis of autism forged awareness of the innovation special needs parents exhibit discerning services to pursue for their child's future

In cases where minority groups were underrepresented, specialist groups developed in order to represent the views of minority groups. There are a wide range of minority groups within the field of mental health, with the following being just a few examples; black service user groups, women’s groups and gay and lesbian groups. It is apparent that the service user moment in this circumstance was beneficial; particularly to the minority groups as it will most likely have helped to increase their well-being and confidence knowing that their views are being

As an advocate for the developmental disabled in my current role in my community, I work hard at educating the mainstream community as well as my own team and staff about the mistruths about the DD community. Who these amazing clients are. What they bring to the community. What their strengths are and what their needs may be. When one of my clients has a behavior in the group community, their employment, or home setting or the general community, I work with my clients first on deescalating the unwanted behavior then educating them on how they can work on not reaching that point. How we can create a positive behavior instead. This often can include those in the setting that the behavior occurred. No matter what the situation, the keys to helping

Assist by taking a humanistic perspective and talk to the clients as individuals with rights, putting an emphasis on empathy, human rights and equality.

A personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity, an ability to build rapport and maintain relationship with clients and families

I would like to express my interest in a position as an Assistance Payments Worker for the Department of Health and Human Services. After receiving a bachelor degree in social work, my focus is to obtain a career where I am directly interacting and helping others. I am interested in applying for the position for the chance to put my knowledge and personable capabilities to good use at the department of health and human services.

When you begin grow in your recovery, value yourself more and look forward to the next climb, you begin to realize that you have a voice and the power to change things for the better. In my hometown Windsor, I have made needed changes to C.O.A.S.T (Community Outreach and Suipport Team). This is a partnership between Windsor Police Service and the Community Crisis Centre of Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. A team consisting of a plain clothes police officers and crisis workers provide on-site crisis and mental health assessments to people age 16 and over. These individuals are marginalized and vulnerable with complex mental health and psychosocial problems such as untreated mental illness; housing and financial issues; substance abuse; physical

Caring for an individual with a special needs is a commitment that can be challenging. The staff role is worth a great deal and service because of the support you are rendering to the individual in their daily living and enabling them to be a part of their family and community. (Turiana, n.d) The organization acts as a carer support itself especially to those who are terminally ill, or has an ongoing health and intellectual disability provided that they need a 24 hours supervision or care. (How to Claim Carer Support, n.d)

It is sad that in our society, conformity and assimilation have led to schisms in our communities. The Calgary Case Study is one such example. Mentally ill people who are marginalized face a myriad of struggles that are belittled and poorly understood. Those of us who are in a position to make a positive contribution to the lives of mentally ill community members, would rather choose to spend our efforts on more esthetically pleasing “charities”. It seems that mainstream society would rather see the issues surrounding the mentally ill simply go away and remain ignored. As social workers, it is our responsibility to make certain that this does not continue. In the following pages we will explore the