2. While Colorado initially had rehabilitation for juvenile offenses, in the decade of 1980-1990, the level of juvenile crime rates skyrocketed. These high rates attracted media attention and spotlight, which lead to legislative results. As a method of combating the high crime rates, the General Assembly eliminated the possibility of parole for those who have been sentenced to life imprisonment. Legislation was also passed that granted greater power to district attorneys to move that juveniles be tried as adults.…
I found this social work role to be very interesting and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to work with them in the future. From a nursing standpoint, their role is crucial to the overall mental health of the…
Position Description The purpose of the position is to assist the Collaborative Disability Determination Unit (CDDU) in establishing eligibility for and administering housing-related benefits for the department's General Assistance (GA) program. This position will act as a liaison between CDDU, GA consumers, the Office of Housing and Community Services, local Community Action Agencies, partners (including 211, ADRC's, and local/otherwise unaffiliated organizations), and Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO's), and will be responsible for identifying statewide housing resources and assisting GA consumers in making connections with local partners and resources, including local Community Action Agencies' case management staff. This position…
Michael Bowers has basic knowledge of policies, procedures and rules and regulations. Michael’s knowledge of the programs administered by DHSS is constantly growing. He is eager to learn so that he can be more effective in his job. Micheal excels in his knowledge of office equipment, software and the various agency automated systems. Michael is always willing to assist staff when they are having technical difficulties.…
Consulting with a Mental Health Provider Collaborator and Systems In efforts to provide consultation in my field of work, I approached a mental health consultant at Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC). Her name is Rachel Sullo, LICSW and she has been working for MSPCC for 3 years in a variety of different capacities. Right now she is transitioning from mental health consultation to working as an in-home therapy supervisor at MSPCC. As a mental health consultant Rachel serves kids ranging from birth to 14 years of age.…
To assume responsibility for all aspects in the running of the home in its entirety and ensure that every service user has an allocated key worker. Be responsible for one or more allocated service users and take the lead in all aspects of the care and support of the service user To assume responsibility for the monitoring of every service user in the home and ensure that any mental or physical health progress is communicated, documented and followed up where appropriate To ensure person centred care plans and risk assessments are drafted and reviewed regularly within the home. To ensure regular reports and daily progress notes are completed accurately and made available when required by staff. To oversee that all staff convey weekly 1:1 review meetings with allocated service user.…
1. Communication knowledge Relationship with job: As a residential advisor, the main work is communicating with residents. It’s difficult to be a good residential advisor without communication knowledge. Points: 20%. Communication knowledge is one of the most important knowledge for a Residential Advisor.…
How can I save my community when it needs me more than ever before? That is the precise question I ask myself every day when I get ready to perform my responsibilities as a volunteer for Lincoln Hospital Recovery Center at Segundo Ruiz Belvis. Lincoln Recovery Center is a substance abuse center, which main objective is to help those individuals with drugs and alcohol related issues. Segundo Ruiz Belvis is a Diagnostic and Treatment Center, also located in the South Bronx.…
Human Service Agency The human service agency I chose is the Behavioral Health Unit located in the Lake Cumberland hospital. The mission statement of this organization is leading the way to better healthcare by providing the level of care for our patients that we would want for our own families (Lake Cumberland Hospital, 2018). The goal is to be the healthcare leader in our area, providing excellent care with kindness and compassion (Lake Cumberland Hospital, 2018). Location and Size…
I believe the key responsibility for a Residential Assistant is to build an effective community. To create a positive and productive community, residential assistants should be open, disciplined, and compassionate. Living in a society that is comprised of people from different cultural and social backgrounds, it is important for a RA to emphasize an open environment. An open environment will allow residents to feel secure and comfortable to express themselves, and it will protect individualities of each student.…
A smooth discharge to community requires close cooperation among individuals with mental health/psychiatric problems, their families, and community-based agencies. When effectively done, the transition can result in continuity of care. (Hann, Hoppins, & MacGregor,…
You spend a large amount of time with certain clients during a vulnerable period in their life and this can create a lasting effect on how they later view their life and the people who helped guide them through it. Making an impact on someone’s life may be easier than I think in this career, but I hope to be able to do it with each and every one of my…
Introduction The purpose of this report is for me to develop critical awareness and self-reflection of core social welfare competencies experienced while volunteering with the Healthy Living for Seniors Program (HLSP). The HLSP is a UnitingCare community day program for people over the age of 65 years thus the field of practice is “aged care” (Chenoweth & McAuliffe 2012, p. 141). The program is designed to support the health and wellbeing of their clients through a focus on social participation, independence and their quality of life (UnitingCare Ageing 2015). Chenoweth & McAuliffe (2012) suggest that group work has therapeutical benefits for clients.…
Throughout my time in the human services program at Central Community College, I have become more aware of the person I am and the areas where I need to continue to strive for improvement. In the beginning of this journey I felt that I could handle whatever came my way. After my course of education, I realize that there may be areas where I may struggle once I am exposed to more situations. Although I have worked in the field of developmentally disabled most of my life, I hadn’t realized that there were subgroups within the culture I would struggle working with.…
3.1 Promote a person-centred approach to addressing concerns and complaints As every individuals care needs are different, so should the delivery of that Care be. Furthermore, one person’s standards and opinions will be different from another’s. We cannot expect everyone to adjust to an institutionalised way of living even if they are living in their own home, hence why person centred care is so important within our job role. It is important to me as manager that the agency adapts and is flexible in its approach to each service user, not vice-versa.…