29 research outputs found
Empowerment Evaluation and Research: A Discussion of Homelessness
No full textChair: Dr. Narketta Sparkman, Department of Counseling & Human Services
Presenters: Ashley Reetz, Tamika Bright-Stubblefield, Rachel Haver, Jasmine Cotto
The Role of Research in Participatory Evaluation
No full textChair: Dr. Narketta Sparkman, Department of Counseling & Human Services Presenters: Priscilla Myers, Raquel Jefferson, De Marcus Greene, Jasmine Hobso
Gaining Understanding of Human Services Professionals: A Survey of NOHS Membership
No full textThrough a survey of the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS), this article examines the demographics, credentials, and interest in becoming involved in the human services profession as well as in advocacy efforts for human services issues. It is hoped that the findings will be used to further define the nature of the human services professional, to expand recruitment efforts by NOHS, to assist in conference planning, and to help define curriculum standards within human services accreditation
Safety First: Minority Individuals\u27 Perception of Safety as Influenced by News Media
No full textThis session will detail an original phenomenological study examining minority university students\u27 perceptions of safety and how they perceived the news media to have influenced their feelings of safety. The research process, findings and conclusions will be discussed, as will the ways in which the counseling community can better support minority individuals who feel unsafe
Professional Standards: Embracing Preventive Ethics in Human Services
No full textRecent updates to the National Organization for Human Services Code of Ethics create an opportunity for further recognition within the field. The next logical step to recognition is the adoption of the concept of preventive ethics, in which ethical codes set the tone for the development of grievance procedures and agency level policies. Fostering an environment of preventive ethics within the human services profession will further establish awareness and recognition within the field. This discussion provides support for the development of a grievance process through the conceptual lens of preventive ethics and suggests a framework for the development of a grievance process to be considered by the members of the National Organization of Human Services
An Exploratory Investigation of a Flipped Classroom Model in Human Services Education
No full textHuman services education has unique needs due to the practical elements that are a part of preparing students for the field. One aspect is for students to graduate with a firm capacity to enact the skill detailed by the National Organization of Human Services (NOHS, n.d.). A blending of on-campus and on-line components has been found to encourage higher order thinking and offer experiential learning (Rehfuss, Kirk-Jenkins, & Milliken, 2015). The flipped classroom pedagogical model offers one potential way for educators to create an environment that facilitates the learning needed and recommended. This study altered a class to the flipped classroom model, and then used two type of data collection, a survey given twice during a semester and reflections written as a part of the class’ expectation. This was done to explore human services undergraduates’ reactions to the pedagogical model. Implications and lines of further enquiry are included
Inclusion of Human Service Professional in the Standard Classification Occupation System
No full textThe human services field has continued to grow, and today, it is considered one of the major social services professions. Despite its establishment, the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) continues to exclude the term “human service professional” from its classification system. This manuscript encourages advocacy for such inclusion
An Exploratory Study of Parenting Dimensions and Family Conflict Among Head Start Participants: An Examination of Hispanic Mothers
No full textUnderstanding the dynamics of the relationship between family conflict and parenting is important to human service practice. When assisting clients, human service practitioners must address many different systems including culture, historical era, ethnicity, gender, and other systems in which the individual operates (Martin, 2013). This study explores this phenomenon by examining the relationship between family conflict and the six dimensions of parenting; warmth, rejection, structure, chaos, autonomy support, and coercion among Hispanic mothers who access an inner city Head Start program. Findings are discussed in terms of cultural impact, human service practice and the need for further research
Culturally Competant Pedagogy: Inclusiveness That Extends Beyond Diversity
No full textInstitutional practices that go beyond merely securing the presence of diverse students are vital to enhancing the university experience of underrepresented populations. Consequently, this workshop will draw from empirical findings that emphasize cultural inclusivity as a method of cultural competence that extends beyond traditional institutional diversity. Presenters will provide various strategies for engaging in culturally competent pedagogy that will enhance the university experience of all students, including diverse populations
Human Services Identity Development: Exploration of Student Perceptions
No full textHelping students to develop a strong professional identity is an essential function of human services education. The literature on professional identity development shows that new professionals have long term success when they feel connected to the profession and are competent in their ability to perform their assigned roles and duties. Although there is a large body of literature related to professional identity development, there are gaps in the literature related to professional identity development among human services professionals. This qualitative study used an exploratory grounded theory approach to learn about professional identity development of senior human services students from a large Southern university in the United States. Authors used feedback from participants to establish five themes that participants felt were key to their development as human services professionals. Recommendations are provided for human services educators on ways to develop foundational skills in entry level human services professionals
