Professional Identity
Thus far in the course, you have explored the generalist, planning, outreach, humanitarian, and advanced case management roles in the human services profession. For this Assignment, you consider which of these roles interest you the most and how you would revise your professional identity statement, from Week 2, to reflect your interest in them.
Resources
Hunter, B. A., Lanza, A. S., Lawlor, M., Dyson, W., & Gordon, D. M. (2016). A strengths-based approach to prisoner reentry: The fresh start prisoner reentry program. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 60(11), 1298–1314. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X15576501
Oliver, C., & Charles, G. (2016).Enacting firm, fair and friendly practice: A model for strengths-based child protection relationships? British Journal of Social Work, 46(4), 1009–1026. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcv015
Schram, B., Mandell, B.R., Dann, P.L., & Peterson, L. (2020). An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (9th ed.). Pearson.
Chapter 8, “Interviewing” (pp. 207–236)
Chapter 9, “Direct Strategies: Working with People One-on–One” (pp. 237–254)
Walden University, LLC. (2020b). Hart City [Interactive media]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Note: Visit the Hart City Women’s Correctional Center and view the scenario about Sarah, who is meeting with her case manager to prepare for aftercare services
WaldenULibrary. (2018, November 8). Webinar: Advanced social work and human services library research [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ZjrpVLu0I&feature=youtu.be
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 49 minutes.
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
To Prepare
Think about the human services roles you have examined thus far in the course. Which roles interest you the most, and why?
Consider how you would revise your professional identity statement from Week 2, based on your interest in those roles.
By Day 7
Submit a 1- to 2-page journal entry that addresses the following questions:
Which advanced human services professional practitioner role interests you the most of those you have learned about thus far? Why?
What changes would you make to your professional identity statement as a result of learning about the roles? If no changes are needed, explain why.
