BSHS 465 Week 3 Individual Assignment Professional Skills Paper

Choose one of the human services populations from the list below and conduct research using peer-reviewed journal articles from the University Library. Suggested databases include the ProQuest® social sciences or the PsycINFO® databases on the chosen population.

Client Populations

·         Homelessness

·         At-risk older adults

·         Mental illness

·         Developmental disabilities

·         At-risk youth

·         Substance abuse

·         Victims of domestic violence

·         Physical disabilities

Include human services as part of your search. The more specific criteria you choose, the more relevant your paper will be.

Write a 750-1,050-word paper that addresses the following:

·         Address the interpersonal skills needed to work with this population.

·         Address personal and professional qualities that help human services professionals successfully work with this population.

·         Does this population require differential treatment? Why or why not? Is there anything that warrants a change in the human services worker’s style, behaviors, or attitudes?

·         Include strategies to use and actions to take to improve your professional skills in this area.

·         Address potential challenges and how you would meet and overcome them.

·         Reference at least three peer-reviewed journal articles that support your statements and ideas.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.