...“The field of Human Services is broadly defined, uniquely approaching the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.” (National Organization for Human Services) Sounds incredible, no? This idea of bringing unique gifts and talents forward in order to provide vital human needs, in an environment that is accountable, and relies upon checks and balances (or introduces same) while seeking to stem new or growing problems, while staying steadfast and focused in order to deliver a better life to people in need. In undertaking the task of this paper I was excited when I found a reference to King Athelstan. He established what is the first recorded almshouse – in York in the 10th Century. I also found that the oldest established charity still in existence is thought to be the Hospital of St. Oswald in Worcester, founded around 990. What I found disturbing is that even though the almshouses in Great Britain survive and thrive – after many adaptations to this day – the almshouses established in the United States evolved to become very bad places. (Almshouses.org website) In our text, we read that in the United States, human services were established and modeled according to the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601, and that the first principle laid down in the colonies defined poor relief as a public responsibility...
Words: 3058 - Pages: 13
...Human Service History CHS-252094-04-07FA1 Introduction to Human Services The profession of social work emerged in the early twentieth century as charitable organizations began employing trained workers rather than relying on volunteers. Pioneers developed two competing approaches for addressing social problems. Mary Richmond, author of Social Diagnosis (1917), is celebrated as a leader of the charity organization movement, while the social settlement movement was epitomized by the work of Jane Addams at Hull-House in Chicago. The profession considers its founding date to be 1898, the year the first social work course was established at the New York School of Philanthropy (now the Columbia University School of Social Work). In 1915, at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections, Abraham Flexner, an educator and expert on professional standards, pronounced that social workers were not professionals, rather they served as mediators between clients and other professionals such as doctors and lawyers. Early social workers took that as a challenge and mobilized workers to produce professional literature, organizations, and a code of ethics. As June Hopps and Pauline Collins (1995) have noted, the profession of social work responds to wider historical changes, shifting its focus from environmental reform to individual change, as the nation's social climate fluctuates. For example, social workers aimed to radically change institutions and rejected the traditional...
Words: 1536 - Pages: 7
...Brief History of Human Service Education "During the late 1950s and 1960s, there were dramatic changes in the area of helping those in need. Populations like the poor, the unemployed, children in need, the elderly, the disabled, the substance abuser and others began to be recognized as needing social and rehabilitation services. About this time, new legislation mandated that those formerly served in state mental hospitals would now be deinstitutionalized and would henceforth be seen in the communities in which they lived. It was not long before it became obvious that the traditional human resources would not meet the needs of the helping services being offered. The community based mental health system necessitated that professionals be trained in a different manner. While the provision of mental health services was undergoing these changes, the civil rights movement brought attention to social justice and equity issues. Consumers of social services became more involved in advocating for themselves and in creating services that would meet their own needs. Thus "grass roots" (started by the clients) level activism created opportunities for new approaches to human services. Amidst all these changes, a new class of workers was born. Originally called paraprofessionals, these workers were often those who had been served by the helping system and had a better sense of the qualities and skills that were important for helpers to possess. Thus, what had begun as an informal orientation...
Words: 397 - Pages: 2
...The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the many agencies that handle an array of healthcare departments as well as research. The DHHS caters to citizens of all nationalities, race, and ethnicities. The DHHS focus is to protect the health of all Americans and providing the highest level of human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The Public Health Service is divided into 42 subdivisions (Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). This paper will give highlights of the history of the DHHS, the source and scope of authority, how the day-to-day operations are guided and performed, and how DHHS is structured. In addition, examples are given as to the duties that are carried out within the department of the DHHS. History of the Agency The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was established in 1953 and was referred to as the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. In 1979, the agency was recreated and renamed as the Department of Education. The DHHS agency has many components within the agency that handles and maintains day-to-day operations. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008). Source and scope of authority According to the statement Office of Inspector General (OIG), the text reads that OIG will ensure that disseminated information meets the standards of quality set forth in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Health and Human Services (HHS) and OIG guidelines. OIG’s...
Words: 1188 - Pages: 5
... The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the many agencies that handle an array of healthcare departments as well as research. The DHHS caters to citizens of all nationalities, race, and ethnicities. The DHHS focus is to protect the health of all Americans and providing the highest level of human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The Public Health Service is divided into 42 subdivisions (Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). This paper will give highlights of the history of the DHHS, the source and scope of authority, how the day-to-day operations are guided and performed, and how DHHS is structured. In addition, examples are given as to the duties that are carried out within the department of the DHHS. History of the Agency The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was established in 1953 and was referred to as the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. In 1979, the agency was recreated and renamed as the Department of Education. The DHHS agency has many components within the agency that handles and maintains day-to-day operations. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2008). Source and scope of authority According to the statement Office of Inspector General (OIG), the text reads that OIG will ensure that disseminated information meets the standards of quality set forth in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Health and Human Services (HHS) and OIG guidelines. OIG’s...
Words: 1081 - Pages: 5
...Does Head Start Program increase a child’s chance of academic success? The Head Start Program is a program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and this service supposed to provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement service for the low-income children and their families. The Head Start programs service and resources are designed to foster stable family relationship, enhance children’s physical and emotional well-being and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills. Head Start Program was launched in 1965 by its first director Jule Sugarman; it was originally conceived as a program that would be used as catch-up programs, for summer school that would teach low-income children in a few weeks on how to be prepared the children’s for the start for kindergarten. It was show that six weed of preschool could not make up for five years of poverty. In 1981 the Head Started program was expanded the program and December 2007 the program was revised. As of 2005 the program has more than 22 million pre-school aged children. Head Start mission was to enhancing the children social and health, wellbeing and to get the children prepared for school. Head Start program was part of President Johnson society campaign. The program started out as an eight-week summer program in 1965. The program was led by both Dr. Robert Cooke, a pediatrician at John Hopkins University and Dr. Edward Zigler, a professor of psychology...
Words: 899 - Pages: 4
...of Health and Human Services [U. S. DHHS], n.d., p. 1). GCH, in response to the possibility of this type of catastrophic event, began moving to EMR in 2000. Staff training began immediately on EMR use. As an administrator of a hospital located in an area prone to hurricanes, priority is placed on preparing the staff for the possibility of a mass catastrophe. Staff is trained on privacy issues such as Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ways to prevent the accidental disclosure of health information. Staff members are required to complete yearly education to maintain their competency in this area.essentially unreadable, indecipherable, and otherwise” reconstructed (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services [U. S. DHHS], n.d., p. 1). GCH, in response to the possibility of this type of catastrophic event, began moving to EMR in 2000. Staff training began immediately on EMR use. As an administrator of a hospital located in an area prone to hurricanes, priority is placed on preparing the staff for the possibility of a mass catastrophe. Staff is trained on privacy issues such as Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ways to prevent the accidental disclosure of health information. Staff members are required to complete yearly education to maintain their competency in this area.essentially unreadable, indecipherable, and otherwise” reconstructed (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services [U. S. DHHS],...
Words: 453 - Pages: 2
...What is Human Service Paper Michaela yahocha BSH/302 1/2/2001 Kingie Qiliech What is Human Service Paper What is Human Service: Human services have been around since the beginning of time. The poor and the less fortunate always have existed and will continue to exist through the end of times. Human beings have basic needs such as the need to food, shelter and safety. They have the social needs such as the need for interpersonal connection, love, psychological needs. People often get to meet these needs through family, friends and places of worship, however while there are others who are not fortunate enough to meet these needs and that is where the role of human service role comes to help those people overcome these barriers in proper manner. Human service workers deliver a selection of services intended at improving clients’ lives. Among the roles of human service are caregiver, social worker, outreach, case manager, crises manger, advocate, as well as, and program coordinator. The Goal of Human Service: The goal of Human service is to teach communities how to become independent and assist them in developing skills that essential for them to become self- reliant, and function at their best level within the society. This process—which includes evaluating the client’s support system, environment, and values—is tailored to each individual’s needs (Moffat, C., 2011). Human services agencies are dedicated to helping people meet their basic needs as well...
Words: 874 - Pages: 4
... | | |Introduction to Human Services | | | | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a broad overview of the human services discipline using practice settings and social problems as lenses so that the role and function of the human service provider, as well as the clients with whom they work can be understood in context. The course begins with a brief overview of what a human service provider is, and what services these professionals provide. A history of social welfare is provided so that students can gain a historical perspective of how poor and marginalized populations have been cared for in the United States. Generalist practice skills and intervention strategies are introduced generally, but a more in-depth exploration of intervention strategies are discussed in later chapters as they apply to particular social problems and practice settings. The course concludes with an exploration of macro practice where change is affected on a broader scale, both domestically and abroad. Students should leave this class having a good idea of what a human service worker is, what they do, who they work with, as well as the gaining a deeper understanding of...
Words: 2545 - Pages: 11
...Human Services Rachell Jackson BSHS/301 06.08.12 Anne Adamson Human Services Ever since the beginning of time humans always have had needs. The basic needs include food, water, shelter, and clothing. However, as humans there are needs that extend further beyond these basic needs. Ones need to be heard, Ones need to be loved, or ones need to be cared for are examples of needs that go beyond the basic. Throughout life there are obstacles that have to be endured. Unfortunately, as humans there is no perfection, and often times when life throws us an obstacle we cannot overcome by ourselves we need a helping hand. Welcome to the Human Services profession, which is viewed as people helping people. Because humans will always have a need the Human Services profession is not only expected to grow, but also to remain strong. Many people often wonder what exactly does Human Services mean or what exactly do Human Services professionals do. Human Services is an extensive phrase covering a variety of careers, but these careers have one thing in common. They help people meet their needs, physical, and emotional needs that for whatever reason or circumstance cannot be met on their own without assistance. (Martin, Chapter 1, Introduction to the Human Services Profession, 2007) Human Services professionals are caring, and passionate individuals. People who choose to enter the Human Services field have a drive to help others. Human Services professionals...
Words: 2159 - Pages: 9
...What Is Human Services? What Is Human Services? Human Services is a model shaped to oppose the socio-economic, psychological and emotional tests many individuals stumble upon. Human Services was fashioned as a way to advance the quality of life of socially disadvantaged individuals by upholding the thought that many individuals are unable to meet their most basic needs such as physical and emotional on their own exclusive of assistance from outside sources. Portions of Human Services are also devoted to help people meet their basic needs as well as to place them on the path to independence. Even though Human Services incorporates wide-range of systems, this paper will discuss a more universal view of this model. As well as the long term goal and history of Human Services, the nature of the generalist practice, theoretical frameworks, common intervention strategies and finally, ethical considerations will all be discussed in this essay. The Goal of Human Services As previously mentioned, Human Services is a means by which the socially disadvantaged can be assisted in meeting their basic physical and emotional needs. Various obstacles keep some from meeting their needs on their own. Some of these obstacles have been created by the individual himself due to bad judgment or decisions. However, more often than not the reasons why people cannot meet their basic needs are due to circumstances beyond their control (Martin, 2007). Human service agencies (also known as social...
Words: 1063 - Pages: 5
...[pic] |Course Syllabus College of Social Sciences BSHS/302 Version 6 Introduction to Human Services | |Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a broad overview of the human services discipline using practice settings and social problems as lenses so that the role and function of the human service provider, as well as the clients with whom they work can be understood in context. The course begins with a brief overview of what a human service provider is, and what services these professionals provide. A history of social welfare is provided so that students can gain a historical perspective of how poor and marginalized populations have been cared for in the United States. Generalist practice skills and intervention strategies are introduced generally, but a more in-depth exploration of intervention strategies are discussed in later chapters as they apply to particular social problems and practice settings. The course concludes with an exploration of macro practice where change is affected on a broader scale, both domestically and abroad. Students should leave this class having a good idea of what a human service worker is, what they do, who they work with, as well as the gaining a deeper understanding of the mission, values and goals embraced by the human service profession. Students will gain knowledge of skills needed to do critical thinking, make oral presentations, function in learning...
Words: 2513 - Pages: 11
...What is Human Services The National Organization of Human Services define the profession of as “one which promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing direct services, accessibility, accountability, and coordination among professionals and agencies in service delivery.” Even thou the term of Human Services profession has a very broad meaning, the goal have the same meaning for all professionals. To assist in the development of skills necessary for the client to become self-sufficient, by empowering, modeling and, caring. Furthermore, the professional should also have the objective of teamwork at all times in order to achieve the proper goal. The work of the Human Service professional can be very difficult to achieve a goal without a committed client successfully. In this paper we will analyze and describe the goal, history, common intervention in the Human Services along with some important ethical considerations. The history of human services on the United States was in the beginning influenced by England’s social welfare during the eleventh century. By the time poor citizens were victims of slavery and discrimination from part of the wealthy class. The poor were forced to work the rich lands in order to survive, by receiving care and support in exchange from their hard work. (Martin, M. (2007) During that time, the poor were considered a necessary component of society in order for the rich to show their grace toward the less fortunate...
Words: 974 - Pages: 4
...Is Human Services? Kimberly Zapalac BSHS 301 March 29, 2012 Larita Pendergraft Abstract There are many subjects that can be covered within the human service profession. This paper will be covering a brief look at the following: the goal of the human service provider along with a look at its history from the middle ages until modern times. It will look at what is means to be in generalist practice, and the theoretical framework of human service. Common interventions within the human service profession will be explored; as well as ethical considerations within the profession. What Is Human Services? Human Services is a term used that describes and defines a wide variety of jobs and positions that serve a population of people who for whatever reason cannot help themselves. The National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) defines the human services profession in this way: “The Human Services profession in one which promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, but also seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and coordination among professionals and agencies in service delivery” (Martin, 2007, p. 5). The goal of the human service...
Words: 1380 - Pages: 6
...History of Human Services “Social work in the US today, as elsewhere, reflects the historical, social, cultural, and political context in which it is situated” (Arnd-Caddigan & Puzzuto, 2008, p. 68). Understanding the history of human services is necessary to gain a complete understanding of human services. American human services practice was greatly influenced by the English social welfare system; thus, it is important to understand the history of English social welfare to understand American human services (Martin, 2011). The history of English social welfare systems begin with the feudal system of the Middle Ages. Under the feudal system, landowners would allow serfs to live on and farm the land (Martin, 2011). The landowners were expected to care for the needs of their serfs. During this era, the church emphasized charity, and individuals felt that poverty was necessary to be charitable as demanded by God (Martin, 2011). After the decline of the feudal system, England introduced the poor laws. The poor laws stated that poverty would be dealt with in the community and changed the perspective of poverty (Martin, 2011). Only those who were determined to be worthy poor were allowed to beg or receive other benefits, and the unworthy were punishable by law. The Elizabethan Poor Laws of 1601 organized the previous poor laws and served as a model for American human service laws (Martin,2011). These laws had three basic principles, greatest responsibility of providing for one’s...
Words: 848 - Pages: 4
