BSHS 465 WEEK 3- Individual
Programmatic Assessment: Professional Skills Paper
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Choose one of the
human services populations from the list below and conduct research using
peer-reviewed journal articles from the University Library. Suggested databases
include the ProQuest® social sciences or the PsycINFO® databases on the chosen
population.
Client Populations
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Homelessness
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At-risk older
adults
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Mental illness
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Developmental
disabilities
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At-risk youth
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Substance abuse
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Victims of
domestic violence
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Physical
disabilities
Include human services as part of your search. The more specific
criteria you choose, the more relevant your paper will be.
Write a 1,750- to
2,100-word paper that addresses the following:
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Address the
interpersonal skills needed to work with this population.
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Address personal
and professional qualities that help human services professionals successfully
work with this population.
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Does this
population require differential treatment? Why or why not? Is there anything
that warrants a change in the human services worker’s style, behaviors, or
attitudes?
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Include
strategies to use and actions to take to improve your professional skills in
this area.
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Address
ppotential challenges and how you would meet and overcome them.
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Reference at
least three peer-reviewed journal articles that support your statements and
ideas.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines
