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1-2 Journal-Areas of Interest in Human Services
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The type of agency that I would be interested in working with is a social service agency. A social
service agency is responsible for offering a diverse range of public services to vulnerable
individuals or groups so that their fundamental needs can be met. I am interested in taking up the
role of a social worker so that I can help people prevent as well as cope with diverse issues that
they encounter in their day-to-day lives (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022). One of the main
reasons for selecting a social service agency as my work area is that it offers an individual a host
of opportunities to work with a broad range of individuals and clients.
In order to work for a social service agency, I would depend on a broad human services
network that will help in fulfilling my basic requirements in the form of community resources,
support, etc. For instance, at the community level, I would require exposure to take part in
voluntary activities in social service agencies so that I can get an opportunity to interact with
vulnerable individuals. Similarly, I would also require the trust and support of my family
members, friends and acquaintances so that I can dedicate my time and effort to improve the
quality of life of other people. I would also require financial resources and funds in order to attain
the minimum educational qualification to become a social worker. The guidance and support from
experienced social workers in the community will also be of paramount importance. By
interacting with such professionals, I will be able to get an insight into the diverse situations and
circumstances that social workers need to face while working in the dynamic professional setting.
The engagement with social workers will help me get an insight into the skills and competencies
that I need to work on so that I can effectively carry out my responsibilities and duties as a social
worker in a social service agency. Some of the main participants that must be integrated into the
network include healthcare professionals, mental health workers, general practitioners, police,
health visitor, etc. As the needs of people may be diverse in the social setting, it is essential to
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adopt a multidisciplinary work approach. It is essential to emphasize multidisciplinary working so
that the expertise and knowledge of other professionals can be integrated and a comprehensive
solution can be arrived at to meet the needs of vulnerable members of the society.
In order to develop a strong and effective human services network, I need to make use of
my communication and interpersonal skills. With the help of these skills, I can volunteer I local
social service agencies and interact with fellow social workers. This exposure will be crucial for
me as it will give me an opportunity to familiarize myself with diverse clients and understand and
identify their unfulfilled needs that need to be addressed. It is imperative for me to develop a
strong network as it can influence my capability as a social worker (U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 2022).
References
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2022, September 8). Social Workers : Occupational outlook
handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 29, 2022, from
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm
