Exploring Human Services
Rhonda Austin
BSHS 301
12/07/2011
Dr. Christine Karper
Exploring Human Services
The Goal of Human Resources
The goal of human resources is to help a person deal with issues in their life to become
able to provide for their family and to also become self sufficient. In addition to that, human
resources also will provide a person with necessary skills to improve their future ventures and
overcome any upcoming barriers.
The History of Human Resources
The council for Standards on Human Services Education which serves the purpose of
guiding and directing human service educatoin and training program was established in 1979.
The CSHSE now serves as the accreditation body for over 50 colleges offering union services or
mental health degrees at all levels. Although, CSHSE was founded in 1979, human services
profession dates back to the late 1800s.
The Nature of Generalist Practice
The nature of generalist practice revolves around your views of mankind and also
influences your decisions as a human resources advocate. The overall view of the professional
will affect the way their clients are helped.
Theoretical Frameworks
Theoretical Frameworks is the professional taking every aspect of the clients' situation
into consideration when working on an evaluation. The diagnosis must include all aspects of the
client's thinking as well as behavior.
Common Intervention Strategies
The primary tool for invention is the human service professional. Genogram is another
intervention used to uncover issues that can cause emotional bondage of the client
Ethical Considerations
Ethics should always be considered when counseling a patient. Unethical behavior can
cause one's professional license to be suspended and also violates the practitioner - client
relationship.