Southern Methodist University Attracting Skilled Workers and Immigrants Structure:
The term paper should be 5 pages in length and follow this structure:
Question / Problem Definition:
In this section you should outline the topic for the paper and ask a specific question. Please remember that I do not want a descriptive paper but rather one that answers a question.
Analysis:
In this section of the paper you should analyze the information that you have collected. State both sides of the argument and make sure that you are treating the subject objectively.
Conclusion and Recommendations:
In this section make sure you answer the question from the first section, that the analysis in the third section supports your answer and that your answer is definitive. Make sure that you make at least two practical recommendations.
Bibliography:
Clearly list all reference materials.
Topic:
You will be assigned a general topic via e-mail which you must refine and customize to your preferences. You may switch topics before the Term Paper Workshop but will require written approval from the professor (e-mail request and response from the professor.)
The term paper is an independent research paper which the student must complete on a course related topic of their choosing. This paper is due on the last day of class, must be submitted on the www.turnitin.com website and is worth 30% of the final mark. Respond to eat peer initial discussion post. What are your thoughts on their post. Why do you
agree or disagree with their post. Cite any sources used explain your reasoning. Ask questions
that would deepen their thoughts on their post. There should be 4 responses total Discussion 1
Celeste and Elizabeth. Discussion 2 Kimberly and Celeste
Book
HHS 435 Cont Issues, Trends, Health Law Ethics in H & HS
Human Services Contemporary Issues and Trends 3rd Edition
Edited by
Howard S. Harris
David C. Maloney
Franklyn M. Rother
Harris, H., Maloney, D., & Rother, F. (2004). Human services: Contemporary issues and trends
(3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 0205327702. Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com
Discussion 1
Discrimination of the AIDS Population
In Chapter 13 of the text, the author gives an analogy concerning discrimination of the AIDS
population. It is under “Who Is Responsible for AIDS?” in the second paragraph. Post your
reaction to his analogy and comment on his statement “Groups of disposable people”. What
strategies/tactics can the Human Service worker apply/utilize to combat this type of attitude?
Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.
Celeste
Disposable People
In reading the analogy, I am taken back. I thought it was extremely narrowminded. Looking at
any illness or disease, that way creates a multitude of disposable people. To say that all people
with HIV brought it on themselves is ridiculous. There are so many variables which need to be
considered before assuming a person’s choices were solely their choices. What’s their
background story? Do they come from a history of addiction? Were they born with the virus?
Were they lied too when they contracted the virus? The fact is, people, do make bad decisions
that lead them to horrible consequences. However, to say everyone with HIV brought it upon
themselves is ignorant and extremely narrowminded.
I think as a Human Service professional educating is the key. Bringing that person around the
very people, they have the prejudice against. Getting them to sit in on support groups, talk and
listen to others story about how they got to that diagnosis. I think once you see that every person
situation is not so black and white, I think we could be useful in shifting ones thinking.
Elizabeth
The author is discussing how certain examples of AIDS lead society to “blame the victim”. It is
taken several steps further by saying what this technically means within the “rules” of society. It
is stated that individuals bring this upon themselves because they go against what is normal
within society. I completely agree that society has some very flawed views when it comes to
AIDS. Most people do not concern themselves with it unless they have to because of a loved
one. No one I know goes around asking people if they have AIDS. It is truly up to the victim to
let someone know, but only if it is necessary for their well being.
I think it is a bit harsh when stated “The rule then would seem to be this: Either obey society’s
rules, or we don’t care if you sicken and die.” (Harris, Maloney, & Rother, 2004) I do not
believe society “feels” that way any more. It may have been the case years ago when AIDS was
just starting to become mainstream. Now, more and more people are concerning themselves
with it in order to improve it.
We definitely would have groups of disposable people if society truly believed that if rules are
broken then we no longer care if you get sick and die. I believe new health care acts would not
have been created if society just wanted to “weed” out the sick. As a Human Service worker, I
would make sure my clients practiced the little things to keep themselves safe. Those “little
things” may seem minimal and ineffective but can overall have a greater impact on someone’s
health. Little things like: wearing a condom if sexually active with multiple partners, discussing
sexual activity with partner before hand, and maintaining a health lifestyle (daily vitamins,
exercising, relaxing for mental clarity, etc.). We are all members of society, so why can’t we
change the rules?
Harris, H., Maloney, D., & Rother, F. (2004). Human services: Contemporary issues and trends
(3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 0205327702. Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com
Discussion 2
Substance Abuse Treatment
The treatment of substance abuse is one of the most complicated behaviors to bring about
effective and lasting change. The author states in Chapter 15: “Failure to identify the
contributing and resulting connections between substance abuse and the client’s presenting
problems with health, the law, money, work, school, society, family, and self will spell a decisive
failure in care, however well packaged the plan and well intentioned the delivery”. Should
human service professionals be required to have additional certification in the treatment of this
population? Why or why not? Support your discussion with a minimum of one scholarly, peer-
reviewed source that was published within the last five years and cited according to APA
guidelines. Respond to two of your classmates’ posts.
Kimberly
Should human service professionals be required to have additional certification in the treatment
of this population? Why or why not?
The human service professional should be required to have additional certification in the
treatment of this population, because the professional will have expertise in substance abuse
treatment. If the professional has a vast amount of knowledge, they will be able to render the best
solution to their client’s issue. For a student in the human service profession to be proficient in
helping this vulnerable population they must commit to obtaining a specialization/credential.
There are many skills/trainings that a student can acquire like: Identifying abuse and
dependency, recognizing the complications of drug interactions, and adapting services to the
needs of a specific population. The twelve core functions of a counselor, outlines and identify a
professional human service provider as a specialist. Training is available for the core functions
at the education level of an associate’s, bachelors, and masters. Training is also offered through
professional development, professional workshops and continuing education courses. “Currently,
the federal funded network of Addiction and Training centers (ATCs) and the National center for
Substance Abuse Treatment have identified and published the Addiction counselors report,
which summarizes the knowledge-and skill-based instructions leading to eligibility for
certification , registration or licensing through aforementions consortium under the laws of
members state board.”(Harris, Maloney and Rother, 2004)
The core functions are in place to ensure that the specialist is competent and possess morals and
ethics for protection of the client of substance abuse.
Specialist/ Counselors Role
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Screen potential clients for eligibility
Develop trust and rapport amongst the client and program
Asses the client to identify needs/history
Create an individualized plan
Create with client a multidimensional plan
The professional role is to support, show compassion, and offer the appropriate services while
changing the client’s life throughout the recovery process.
References:
Green, A. (2017, November 21). What Qualifications Are Required for a Human Services
Specialist? Retrieved from https://work.chron.com/qualifications-required-human-servicesspecialist-28784.html (Links to an external site.)
Harris, H., Maloney, D., & Rother, F. (2004). Human services: Contemporary issues and trends
(3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 0205327702. Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com
Celeste
Currently, there is a shortage of prepared alcohol and drug counselors. Since substance abuse can
be such a complex issue, I do think that human service professionals should obtain additional
certification. As with anything else, to be successful, you have to have a complete understanding
of what you are dealing with. Vital components of a care plan would be missing if we weren’t
equipped adequately with the knowledge on how to create a proper care plan. There is no way
we could successfully help a person fully if we didn’t fully understand what it took to help them.
Further education and knowledge are always better. Certifications present you’ve done the work
to be the best at your job. According to Simmons (2017), “11% of the 23.5 million individuals in
need of substance abuse treatment will actually receive specialized care (p.41, para.2). What that
tells me is that there are not enough people receiving the proper skilled care they deserve when
seeking treatment. Additional certifications should be a requirement when working with this
specific population.
References:
Simons, L., Haas, D., Massella, J., Young, J., & Toth, P. (2017). Exploring Professional Identity
Development in Alcohol and Drug Counselors in the 21st Century. Journal of Alcohol & Drug
Education, 61(2), 40–61. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.proxylibrary.ashford.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=127288370&site=eds-live&scope=site
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