Human Service Importance

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The interdisciplinary nature of the Human Services involves collaborating with the client and other fields of study to develop a comprehensive service plan to address the client’s diverse needs in a holistic manner and facilitate change. As the helper it is important to be willing to research organizations and agencies for community resources, and to build and maintain these partnerships in an effort to provide clients with the most comprehensive of services to meet the client’s ever changing needs. Additionally, the helper becomes knowledgeable about other field of studies and how these resources can work towards positively affecting clients and the underserved community. The benefit of networking with different agencies and organizations …show more content…

It is critical that the helper is professional, respectful, and considerate because initial engagement can set to tone of the relationship. Also humor can be a helpful tool to engage the client it can make the client feel at ease. When the helper is referring client to different agencies or organization never release any information without the client consent. It is important that the client and the helper work together to build a relationship of trust and agreement in an effort to establish a therapeutic rapport that will aid a client toward completing their goals. The helper will provide the client with the expectation with a clear understanding of the program and services because clarity can be useful in building trust between the helper and client. A productive client and helper relationship involves the completion of client and helper responsible the client has to complete their part and the helper has to complete her part. The completion of an assessment by the helper will assist with identifying client needs and hope to create an environment where the client can feel comfortable to discuss their problems and express their feelings. To help cultivate the therapeutic rapport it is essential that the helper have an open mind, be nonjudgmental, and actively listen to the client’s problems and provide empathy to the client when they are their expressing feelings. Allow the client to express their goals that they what to accomplish but the helper can help with identifying strengths and limitation to develop new skills. When the client completes their services plan goals compliment them from completing the task by letting them know a job well done, this can empower the client’s motivation and

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