Helping in Human Services
History of human services. In one page,
Analyze the history of helping in human services using three specific examples of time periods before the 21st century (See Chapter 3).
Describe how helping has changed over time regarding how services have been delivered (Chapter readings and your own research).
Nature of the helping process. In one page,
Identify the general nature of the helping process that human service workers use, including the five stages that form the process and at least two helping skills (See Chapter 7).
Distinguish direct service from the roles of administrative work and community work associated with helping (See Chapter 2).
Current helping efforts. In one page,
Identify 10 different groups in your community being served by human service professionals. In your opinion, is the field of human services adequately providing for two of these groups? Why or why not? (Your own research).