Characteristics and Skills
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Characteristics and Skills
HSM/210
Characteristics and Skills
The purpose of this paper is to write about the essential characteristics and skills of human services workers. When discussing the fundamental characteristics of a human services worker, I feel communication skills are vital. Without rapport and connection with the client, other skills cannot be effective. Of course, the most fundamental ingredients for a human services worker are to be compassionate, patient, a caring heart, and a desire to see each individual achieve a personal best in all areas of life.
I would like to start my Human Service work in a Substance Abuse Counseling position. I am studying for my Associate Degree in Human Services at the University of Phoenix. I chose this field because, I have always had a passion to help people. I also feel that I have the right attitude and personality for a counseling job. I am compassionate toward others and have empathy toward their problems. I am able to connect with others even if their experiences and mine differ. I appreciate their values in life and want to help them to overcome the addiction that has taken control over their lives. I am tolerant of other’s views and this was learned with life’s experience, I am willing to share my own experiences to help other people be more comfortable with their own situation. I am generally very accepting of others and friendly toward people.
I would like to do an internship at a program called Pathway’s, Pathways Midvalley Recovery Facilities: Alcohol and Drug Treatment their primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services. Type of Care: Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. At Pathways they are committed to providing individualized treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and serve the needs of the clients and their families throughout the recovery process....
HSM/210
Characteristics and Skills
The purpose of this paper is to write about the essential characteristics and skills of human services workers. When discussing the fundamental characteristics of a human services worker, I feel communication skills are vital. Without rapport and connection with the client, other skills cannot be effective. Of course, the most fundamental ingredients for a human services worker are to be compassionate, patient, a caring heart, and a desire to see each individual achieve a personal best in all areas of life.
I would like to start my Human Service work in a Substance Abuse Counseling position. I am studying for my Associate Degree in Human Services at the University of Phoenix. I chose this field because, I have always had a passion to help people. I also feel that I have the right attitude and personality for a counseling job. I am compassionate toward others and have empathy toward their problems. I am able to connect with others even if their experiences and mine differ. I appreciate their values in life and want to help them to overcome the addiction that has taken control over their lives. I am tolerant of other’s views and this was learned with life’s experience, I am willing to share my own experiences to help other people be more comfortable with their own situation. I am generally very accepting of others and friendly toward people.
I would like to do an internship at a program called Pathway’s, Pathways Midvalley Recovery Facilities: Alcohol and Drug Treatment their primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services. Type of Care: Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. At Pathways they are committed to providing individualized treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and serve the needs of the clients and their families throughout the recovery process....