Throughout my experience at the Neighborhood Help Center(NHC), there were many people who came into the office seeking help for various different reasons. I did not view them as suffering from a single form of social inequality. They each had what appeared to be different reasons for their misfortunes. There was no singular race that came into the office more than an other, I saw patients of all ethnicities and races. One of the sole distinguishing factor of most, if not all, of the patients, was the factor of class. Most of the patients that came into the Neighborhood Help Center all appeared to be suffering from being in low income predicaments. They searched for alternative housing programs because of reasons not shared with me. One of …show more content…
I was able to grasp a better understanding of data collection, I used a couple different programs in order to input data and I was able to comprehend how to organise and input various data variables on a large scale. Regarding organization, I was able to learn how important being organised truly is when dealing with clients. When the vistas are organised, it is better for the vistas and the clients as well. They are able to search for services accurately and offer the best solutions on an individual level. Over the years, I have learned many ways to best manage my time, whether it was in college or at my numerous jobs, being on time allows for one to best take care of their responsibilities. This sentiment was perpetuated at the NHC, it was important to be on time because many of the assignments I had were time related, and when you are in the business of helping people, it is important to be prompt, prepared and …show more content…
Being able to understand people from all walks of life, and being able to offer solutions is one of the most important aspects of being a successful officer. With police work comes plenty of paperwork, the data I handled at the NHC showed me how to manage plenty of applications and how important it was to keep it updated and accurate, for the benefit of the clients and yourself. I was constantly handling many different names, addresses, dates, and phone numbers, all of which I had to input electronically at a steady pace. Being a police officer, I would have to correctly input data firsthand and be able to use that data later on in court, or for various other reasons. At the NHC I also realised that not every interaction is going to be successful and most take time to reach their desired goal. Being able to help clients through tough times is a very hard thing to do when there are so many, but when there is a full support team behind the Vista and thus the client, all pushing for the same goal, it takes some of the ease off of those affected. Truly working as a team can make any procedure more efficient and ease the overall
In “The Complexities and Processes of Racial Housing discrimination” by Vincent J. Roscigno, Diana L. Karafin, and Griff tester, the main concept of racial disparity and inequality among neighborhoods is discussed, and how those inequalities became to be. They first highlight the wide range of potentially exclusionary practices, through qualitative and quantitative data comprised of over 750 verified housing discrimination cases (Roscigno, p. 162). Citing the U.S. Census, it is found that Blacks, compared to Hispanics and Asians, continue to experience high levels of residential segregation. This is done through discriminatory practices, whether they be by exclusionary or non-exclusionary methods. Even after the passing of the Fair Housing Act in 1988, discrimination against Blacks and Hispanics decreased somewhat, though African Americans still appeared to take part in racial steering, and Hispanics continued to have limitations in regards to opportunities and access to rental units (Roscigno, p. 163).
Issues like poverty, limited resources, and health issues can be identified through events like local sensing sessions (Nirupama, & Maula, 2013, p. 56). It may not seem like it but East Hampton has several groups of populations that may have special needs. These include the elderly, and a growing working poor. It is important to understand these individualistic views and be able to address their interests (Krajeski, & Peterson, 2013, p.
In many rural, resource-based communities, this population is not on wait lists for low-income housing. They are not receiving subsidized rent or qualify for other income dependent benefits. This population is not homeless because they are experiencing poverty, unemployment, poor physical or mental health, addiction,
Every New Yorker has the right to a safe and affordable place to live in. New York’s shortage of affordable housing has reached a crisis point. Poor and elderly people throughout New York City are at a greater risk of homelessness and forced low-income residents do not have food or medical care to stay in their homes. A sinful structure of homelessness in New York City is New York’s shortage of affordable housing. Millions of New Yorkers are desperate to find affordable housing and tens of thousands are forced to live either in dirty shelters or on the streets. Recent data indicates that nearly 60,000 people, including more than 23,000 children, stay in the city’s main homeless shelter system (Guelpa). A small amount of poor renter households received a housing subsidy from the local government. Little assistance is being provided which means that most poor families and individuals that seek assistance
In the United States, inequalities are an unfortunate evil that resonate throughout low-income individuals and minorities. Though these problems are sometimes viewed as coincidences, in the past and even in the present, there have been legislation put in place that have negatively affected specific populations in the US. Because of the injustices in the system socially constructed ideologies about race, ethnicity, and poverty, and our lacking health care system, many people experience inequalities in health. One of the biggest factors that has affected minority and low-income populations is residential segregation. An article by Boustan defines residential segregation as “the separation of racial groups in urban space.” Residential
It has been said that obtaining data on African American minority women housing needs is hard. (Netto et al., 2001) reported that there was national evidence that people from the black ethnic minority with including immigrants find it very burdensome to access services.
Though every community is unique, the complexity of urban environments is something that I am familiar with through my time spent working and studying in Dorchester, MA – a financially diverse urban borough of greater Boston. I have learned that addressing the needs of such a community entails attention to the distinct needs of individuals, and the ability to communicate with the individual about what those needs are. As a Patient Advocate at Codman Health Center, I always listen attentively to the unique circumstances of my clients. While some clients articulate their situations well, others do not. So I am able to exercise proper judgement and intuition which is pertinent for meeting the needs of a client.
For the past fifty years the shift from meeting the housing needs of the poor through government projects-based housing to a more individual approach, has been slowly implemented. Housing vouchers now enable underprivileged populations to move from high-poverty, segregated neighborhoods to more un-segregated, low-poverty neighborhoods. Low-poverty neighborhoods have less crime, better opportunities for employment, and more diverse schooling options. Some housing advocates however, contend that housing assistance is unnecessary and is an income subsidy that should be combined with other social safety nets (Clark, W. 2008).
As social workers, under the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, we are expected to, “Enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty” (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2015, pp. in chapter 7 beginning). Within my community, 18.8% of the population are living in poverty (American FactFinder - Community Facts, n.d.), in a city where 56% of the population are in poverty (Campbell, 2014). This is an issue that impacts individual’s human rights, because it can be difficult for them to find affordable housing, healthcare, or impact their basic rights as individuals. On the surface it would not appear that poverty was an issue, as nice homes can be seen. However, once past these homes and even looking closer it was evident that issues surrounding the community existed. Homes would be vandalized, run down, or abandoned, and while most of Jacksonville’s poor reside in and around downtown, it was evident that this community needed better social services to gain more support from the city as a whole.
One huge impact I learned instantly is how you communicate with your client. I had to strengthen my communication skills because I needed to communicate with my clients in vocabulary that I knew they would understand. Communicating with a fellow peer, who is knowledgeable about taxes, is a different situation that of when you are speaking with a client. A client most likely doesn’t know the exact, in-depth details about taxes, which can lead to complications and confusion, so I had to adjust my lexicon to fit the clients’ needs and understanding. Also, working with partners was great. It gave me an opportunity to work with others and solve problems in a group. Sometimes, when one of us didn’t know the answer, the other one would step in and help. Also, I felt like the class was a gigantic supportive group because we would ask and answer each other questions, when we a confused about a topic or area.
Having the opportunity to learn from this experience which has given me a lot more practical understanding of how a business functions. Also I have gained more experience working in the hospitality industry where I was able to serve and communicate with the guesses. This experience has improved my communication skills as well as being able to understand the needs of our guesses. It has also helped me in communicating with different people within in order to handle any enquiries. The most important skills I have gained is working in a group. This skill gave me more understanding of how team work is an important aspect of any businesses even though individual work is as important. I can work successfully in a team and also motivate when it comes to individual
Acceptable affordable housing is lacking for low-income individuals and families. Without adequate housing, individuals find themselves struggling financially, and many
Growing up in a comfortable, middle-class household, it seemed that my community was very easily defined by similar houses, hobbies, socioeconomic statuses, and even cars. As I began to stretch the boundaries of the community I knew, I realized the diversity within. Various volunteer experiences working with homeless, marginalized, and impoverished individuals exposed the struggles and needs of others. Through volunteering and shadowing at community health clinics, I witnessed the cycle of poverty that results from health care inequality. A construction worker with a broken hand was unable to work, and without work he was unable to pay for the treatment to fix his hand. A treatment that many take for granted, repairing a broken bone, proved
My hands-on training has taught me to manage the most adverse of situations. The mock sessions that I had to go through as part of my police education have helped immensely to further instilled in me the the psychological and emotional control that is required for a person holding this position. Personally, I am a calm individual that is why I am confident for my success in managing adverse situations with discipline and maturity. With