1. HN299: Associates Capstone for Human Services Unit 9: Professional Development
Wendy DuCassé, MSW, LCSW

2. Unit Outcomes
Create professional goals in accordance with ethical and legal principles
Apply knowledge of culture, gender, diversity, and global perspectives in the delivery of human services

3. Course Outcomes
HN299-3: Use the professional, ethical, and legal values, standards to inform the Human Services profession
HN299-5: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of culture, gender, diversity, and global perspectives in the delivery of Human Services

4. Professional Development
What is it? - Professional Development refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement. Why? -because your boss says do it :) -CEU (continuing education unit) requirements for licensure -important to stay on track with ever changing knowledge and trends in the workplace -other ideas?

5. Types of Professional Development
There are a myriad of types. Professional Development does not occur through a cookie cutter approach. Every professional decides (sometimes with input) what s/he needs through: -formal training -classes -informal opportunities -internships -volunteerism -mentorship

6. Formal Training
This is often degree-seeking education. These individuals are on a track/course of study -Certificates of specialization -Associate’s (YOU!!) -Bachelor’s -Master’s …and on up!

7. Classes
Designed to focus on one particular area of interest: -certifications (CPR, crisis intervention, etc.) -very narrow focus -completed to meet job requirements or increase knowledge on a topic of one’s choosing -quick and concentrated -time commitment varies

8. Informal Opportunities
Job shadowing allows an individual to see “a day in the life of…” -Advantages? -Disadvantages?

9. Internship
This type of development allows an individual to gain work experience in an area of interest. -Advantages? -Disadvantages?

10. Volunteerism
This type of opportunity allows an individual to provide assistance within an agency, based on area(s) of need. -Advantages? -Disadvantages?

11. Mentoring
An on-the-job mentor assists new employees by: -orientating to agency -providing professional advice -assisting with learning best practices -modeling professional behavior (hopefully!)

12. Moving Forward: Addressing the Challenges of Reaching Career Goals
What obstacles might you face while working towards your career goals?
How will you prevent or reduce the impact of those obstacles when they surface?

13. Reminders
This is our last live seminar :( There will be no seminar for Unit 10. ALL work (late DB posts, seminar option 2, projects, etc.) is due by Saturday, February 19th… NO EXCEPTIONS!

14. Finally… Congratulations!!!
You’ve made it. Be proud of your journey and your accomplishment!
You ARE the leaders you’ve been waiting for!!