Human Services : Community Support Specialist

The duties performed by social and human services workers are varied. They can work in a number of different fields including psychology, social work, rehabilitation, and support for families in need (BLS, 2012a). Often, they help to identify the needs of clients and help them obtain available benefits, community services, and programs. There are several other job categories that are closely related including rehabilitation counselors, psychiatric technicians, personal care aides, and eligibility interviewers for government programs (BLS, 2012a). I wish to pursue a career in the psychology and rehabilitation field of the human services category. This population is of great interest to me because of experiences with friends and family. I find this category of human services to be the most interesting and I have a strong desire

In this paper, the role of a social worker will be addressed. A Human Service professional has, in its hands, the responsibilities in the life of the clients and families they meet. The tremendous and arduous responsibilities they take on include, but are not limited to, the well-being and care of people and their communities. Such roles can be helping others manage the care of a family member, assisting individuals experiencing problems with family relations and conflicts, dealing with changes that come with growing old, aiding those suffering mental illness and or those individuals struggling with addictions. Briefly

The most recent survey of homeless individuals conducted January 29, 2014 revealed 958 homeless adults with no dependants, 70 of which were completely unsheltered, and an additional 130 homeless adults who also had dependent children with them. 208 of these homeless adults are chronically homeless (HUD’s 2014 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs, Populations, and Subpopulations, 2014).Wayside Christian Mission reaches approximately 7,000 homeless individuals annually (Wayside Christian Mission, 2007). In the Journal of General Internal Medicine, a majority of homeless individuals surveyed stated that they felt discriminated against or that they received lesser care because of their poverty or homelessness (Wen, Hudak, & Hwang, 2007). Homeless and impoverished individuals suffer from high rates of depression, psychiatric illness, alcohol and or substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, TB, Trauma, preterm birth, COPD, low birth weight, musculoskeletal problems, decreased access to care, foot problems, malnutrition, and high Emergency Room utilization (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2014). Not only do homeless persons have a high rate of illness, but they are also less able to appropriately treat health problems. Many homeless individuals have limited access to care, cannot afford medications or nutritious food, and may have difficulty with managing a strict

The courts recognize the obstacles being homeless creates and targets those obstacles instead of just the homeless individual. According to a study in 2007 done by the American Journal of Psychiatry “by 18 months after completion, participants, who at first are required to make weekly court appearances, are 39 percent less likely to be charged with a new offense than mentally ill people in the regular court system. The risk of being charged with a new violent crime was 54 percent lower” (Knight 3). Local law enforcement agencies can support aid programs for the homeless by training police officers to help homeless citizens and direct them to homeless agencies. Health care providers such as clinics and hospitals can also be a link to rehabilitation programs. Hospitals are constantly receiving homeless patients suffering from mental disorders and overdoses. Once patients are treated they are usually released back onto the streets without further care. Thus, the hospitals are only providing temporary help, and there is a high chance that someone will end up in the hospital again for the same problem. “Reducing the flow of at-risk individuals being released from institutions into the community without receiving proper transitional services is critical to reducing

The career in which I am pursuing is Human Service Bachelor Degree, the reason why I am pursuing this career is because of the passion I have for helping people reach their full potential when crossing my path. There was many people who help me along the way throughout my entire life, so I feel it only right to give back. Now before I started attending Saint Leo University my career major switch twice .I was thinking about a career in the hospital such as the HealthCare Management then I went on thinking I don’t just want a degree where I am stuck in one career field. I will like a degree where I can move around throughout my community. According to the national human service.org the social and economic characteristic human service is a professionally

The clinical issues affecting the homeless individual can range from mental illness to health issues. Several clinical issues affect the homeless population because of lack of health insurance and clinical resources. “The clinical issues affecting homeless people are dental, vision, foot diseases, post-traumatic arthritis, HIV, TB, STD’s respiratory infections, diabetes, hypertension, and nutritional problems are all major clinical issues” (Zevin, 2013). Quite a few people are homeless and suffer from various clinical issues because they have no insurance, housing, support from family/friends, or program resources. It seems when populations such homelessness is so huge some are left behind with no help. Various social service organizations exist that cater to the homeless population, but so many individuals and families are not helped because of mis-direction. Health care is an important factor to many, especially those who do not have access to a health care facility. Social services resources are available as well as the human service

Social work continues to be a necessary and important profession because there are such a wide variety and abundance of social issues that exist in the world today. Among these issues, one of great prevalence is homelessness. Homelessness is an important problem that needs to be directly addressed because it can lead to many other problems as well. Problems such as poor academic performance and malnutrition can arise as a result of homelessness. If the issue of homelessness is improved, many other issues can be improved as well. Two articles that contribute to addressing this issue are Examining Perceived Barriers and

The Homeless are a vulnerable population. Homelessness is a social issue that anyone can almost be subjected to despite his or her age, race, ethnicity or geographical background. Kornblum (2012) defined homelessness as… “as a social condition in which people do not have regular housing and are forced to sleep in public places, public shelters, or facilities designed for homeless individuals and families” (p.280). The homeless population faces several adversaries in their lifetime of being homeless. Their adversaries are a lack physical and emotional disabilities, and possibly drug abuse. Grant some are homeless by choice, whereas most are homeless by mishaps, but nevertheless, they are humans deserving to be treated with fairness, dignity,

For some it will allow them to find employment ,and for others it may help with learning how to live independently through their independent living program. (South Metro Human Services, 2015). This human service entity also helps those who are homeless by teaching them life skills such as budgeting money, obtaining a representative payee if they receive government assistance, as well as meeting their immediate basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing if when needed. They have a staff of clinicians, therapists, ACT nurse, receptionist among a host of others that allow this center to be successful in its endeavors. (South Metro Human Services, 2015).

Often times the homeless people were sent to jail for possession, public urination and/or intoxication, or sleeping outside (B S, 112-113). Society has criminalized those who needed to be treated and while they’re in jail they experience withdrawal symptoms. Once they’re released, many of them do not have anywhere or any jobs to go. Relapsing is a high probability because some do not have a social network or support to help them. In the 1990s and 2000s the only form of post aid was the Narcotics

Homeless shelters are not a solution to the problem, only a quick fix with no good long term benefits. It has been the standby option for quite a while, and while it does help some get off the streets for a night or two, it is not designed to do much more than give people a meal and a bed for a night. So the answer is, the government rents them. Each caseworker will be given a list of available housing in their area and will use that list to place each person or family into appropriate housing, and for the first three months, the rent will be covered by federal housing

Many people have preconceived ideas or thoughts about the homeless population. Some of these thoughts are the individuals are lazy, unmotivated, drug addicts, ill, dirty, and mentally unstable. Then bring in the aging population and the perceptions of incompetence, incontinent, and incapable all of which have been documented beliefs among service professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, and mental health professional (Kane, Green, & Jacobs, 2013). Until these perceptions

In today’s society there are numerous populations with unthinkable needs that have not been met or that required to be helped. Police and other law enforcement officials have went beyond the call of duty on more than one occasion for these groups. Just a few groups that need assistance are as followed: homeless, elderly, domestic abuse, and lastly mentally handicapped. To begin with what is homeless? “The term “homeless” refers to someone who is usually poor and frequently on the move from one temporary dwelling situation to another” (Charmard, 2016). Many people wonder if they are homeless and move around how they cause an issue with society. Opposing to general opinion the common constantly homeless persons are not hardened violent felon, but someone with a disproportionately high arrest rate for crimes such as public intoxication, petty theft, and trespassing. How can police and law enforcement officials help these homeless people? The first step is to find the homeless and help get them into a homeless shelter that will assist in conditions that will help get back on their feet. Many homeless shelters now a days, try to clean, feed and let them volunteer work. A few homeless have found jobs and gotten off of the streets, with the help of police keeping them in line and off of the streets. Another assembly of population that the police may encounter are the

"Policeman or Friend? Dilemmas in Working with Homeless Young People in the ..." is a qualitative study, and I will evaluate the research question using the resources that were provided to me. According to Creswell, (2009) recommends that one or two central questions be asked to be followed by several subquestions. After careful review, this article followed this recommendation rather carefully. The central issue is to describe or understand how residents and staff experience their relationship. The subquestions are found in the interviews---they influenced the questions that were asked to the personnel and the resident. These sub-questions included the structural aspects of the relationship, the perceived roles of the keyworker and the overall

Individuals who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless may experience various occupational issues, such as the following examples, but are not limited to these: difficulties maintaining a job, transportation, and emotional or regulation skills. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) (2008), work is an area of occupation and defined as “activities needed for engaging in remunerative employment or volunteer activities.” Individuals that are homeless have difficulty in obtaining a job due to a deficiency in certain skills sets. Other problems regarding work opportunity is the lack of trust employers may have regarding individuals who are homeless. Society often views people who are homeless lower than themselves and often disregard their talents and