Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Introduction to Human Services Chapter One
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Six perspectives Themes and purposes Interdisciplinary Helping relationship Management principles RolesActivities
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Themes and purposes Problems in living Growth of problems Self-sufficiency Social care, social control, and rehabilitation
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Problems in living Improving the present Changing the future
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Increase in Problems AlienationLifestyle
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Self-sufficiency EmpowermentIndependencyEfficacy
What is human services?
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Social Care Assistance with social needs Cannot provide for themselves Elderly, children, victims of crimes
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Social Control Failed in self-care Violated society’s norms Criminal justice system
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Rehabilitation Returning to prior level of functioning Short-term or long-term Veterans, people with physical disabilities
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Interdisciplinary Nature Sociology: Influence of society Psychology: mind and behavior Anthropology: cultural, physical, and social development
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Helping Relationship Client-oriented Facilitates problem solving
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Management principles Networking Teams and partnerships Case management Evidence-based practice
Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Roles and Activities GeneralistActivities –Relationships –Training –Ethical standards –Continuing education –Measured competence