The Department of Human Service (DHS) is a national or sub national umbrella agency that was set into place to provide public assistance in different cities and regions across America (U.S. Department of Human Services, [DHS], 2011). According to Dr. Raquel Hatter, Commissioner of Tennessee, the DHS Mission Statement is; “To improve the well-being of Tennesseans who are economically disadvantaged, vulnerable or living with disabilities through a network of financial, employment, protective and rehabilitative services” (DHS, 2011). In this observation we are going to take a look at DHS in the state of Tennessee, as well as what DHS offers within their system. We will also take a look at how DHS relates to, and implements the empowerment theory, in order to help, aid, and improve the well-being of our fellow Tennesseans.
DHS offers a wider range of services, and if DHS does not provided a certain service or services that are needed for a client, DHS will certainly link clients to the appropriate networks, or agencies. DHS is not just for children or families it also provides assistance for adults and people with disabilities. First we are going to look at the programs that DHS offers for children, families, adults and people in need of disability services. DHS has several services that are provided, here are a few: “Adult Day Care, Adult Protective Services, Child and Adult Child Care Food Program, Community Services Block Grant, Disability Determination Services, Family Assistance Service Centers, Home Energy Assistance, Families First, Medicaid/TennCare, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Services Block Grant, Weatherization, Americans With Disabilities Act, Blind and Visually Impaired Services, Community Tennessee Rehabilitati...
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...eople and the surrounding communities. DHS is a program that until know I did not know did as much as it does for the residents of Tennessee. Although you do not have to be a social worker to work for DHS, it would be a job I would be proud to hold. Even though the case loads are large for those working in DHS and the days are long, I would thank each and everyone on the DHS team for providing the empowerment to help, families and or adults in regaining their aspirations and goals in life. Personal freedom is something that each and everyone wants and needs and through DHS you can achieve just that.
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In addition, it offers individuals with disabilities guidance with integrated employment. At the same time, WIOA has been harmful to person’s with disabilities because it has played a role in dynamics of oppression and has not done enough to make certain individuals who are considered “sheltered” are offered equal employment and equal compensation. I have learned if you are not a part of the solution, then you are a part of the problem and WIOA can do more to make certain justice is served and more equality is exercised. Moreover, we can all combine our efforts to advocate and get involved with organizations that are committed to assisting WIOA in improving its organization for all job seekers, workers, and
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The people that ACC serves face extreme obstacles to stabilizing their lives. Due to low or nonexistent income, their criminal background and/or rental history, credit problems, and the lack of affordable housing, it is almost impossible for ACC’s participants to get off the streets and to rebuild their lives without effective advocacy and assistance. In 2013, working with Jerry Gates, a long-time housing developer and the president of Craig’s Doors board of directors, ACC began a pilot project, “Amherst Transitional Housing Program,” to provide housing and support service to people who are homeless in Amherst.
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Many of my clients faced homelessness, poverty, and addiction. I provided the one-on-one support that is needed in order to help others achieve healthier outcomes. Supporting the underserved and the structurally at-risk is a part of my life’s mission. I am adept in relationship building and conflict resolution. When challenges arise, I am persistent and resourceful in my approach toward resolving issues. I thrive in environments where levelheaded decision-making and mature discretion is
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Developmental disability services come from someone outside your family unit who works in Human Services. This support is referred to as “services” and comes from medical, educational, and federal and state government programs.
I have the fortunate position of being able to say that my career, for the most part, has allowed me to invest my time in the places that both interest me and have had a beneficial impact on underserved and low-income communities. Through my work I have been able to respond to societal needs in healthcare and, my passion, community development. At the same time I realize that to have the greatest impact in the community development field requires me to further my formal education, deepen my policy expertise, develop my leadership skills, enhance my management ability and learn from the leaders in the field.
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