Professional Identity Week 5 Which advanced human services professional practitioner role interests you the most of those
you have learned about thus far
Thus far in the course, you have explored the generalist, planning, outreach, humanitarian, and advanced case management
roles in the human services profession. For this Assignment, you consider which of these roles interest you the most and
how you would revise your professional identity statement, from Week 2, to reflect your interest in them.
To Prepare
Think about the human services roles you have examined thus far in the course. Which roles interest you the most,
and why?
Consider how you would revise your professional identity statement from Week 2, based on your interest in those
roles.
By Day 7
Submit a 1- to 2-page journal entry that addresses the following questions:
Which advanced human services professional practitioner role interests you the most of those you have learned
about thus far? Why?
What changes would you make to your professional identity statement as a result of learning about the roles? If no
changes are needed, explain why.
Resources
Hunter, B. A., Lanza, A. S., Lawlor, M., Dyson, W., & Gordon, D. M. (2016). A strengths-based approach to
prisoner reentry: The fresh start prisoner reentry programLinks to an external site.. International Journal of
Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 60(11), 1298–1314.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X15576501Links to an external site.
Oliver, C., & Charles, G. (2016).Enacting firm, fair and friendly practice: A model for strengths-based child
protection relationships?Links to an external site. British Journal of Social Work, 46(4), 1009–1026.
https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcv015Links to an external site.
Schram, B., Mandell, B.R., Dann, P.L., & Peterson, L. (2020). An introduction to human services: Policy and
practice (9th ed.). Pearson.
o Chapter 8, “Interviewing” (pp. 207–236)
o Chapter 9, “Direct Strategies: Working with People One-on--One” (pp. 237–254)
Walden University, LLC. (2020b). Hart CityLinks to an external site. [Interactive media]. Walden University
Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com
Note: Visit the Hart City Women’s Correctional Center and view the scenario about Sarah, who is meeting with her case
manager to prepare for aftercare services
WaldenULibrary. (2018, November 8). Webinar: Advanced social work and human services library researchLinks
to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ZjrpVLu0I&feature=youtu.be
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 49 minutes.
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
Walden University
HUMN 1030
, My Human Services Professional Practitioner Identity
My identity statement that will serve as my guide in my endeavors in becoming a human
services professional practitioner. It is important to have a strong professional identity
statement, one can benefit from the ability to be able to consider the values and how they relate
to the organization’s behavior as the expectation from said profession (Webb, 2017). I will have
to contribute to the well-being of the individuals I will serve as well as society. I must commit to
a long-life of learning to improving my skills and embody empathy and service towards my
clients. When dealing with clients in the human services professional field one must remain
professional as possible. When you have clients, you must conduct yourself accordingly. This is
to adhere to guidelines to ensure the best possible outcome for my clients.
The role that I envision for myself is to help individuals successfully overcome
challenges that they may encounter. The main goal is to continually help those in need be self-
sufficient and to look for ways to maximize their potentials. I believe that at times one may need
or seek help from outside sources, however individuals may have the capacity to meet his or her
own needs with minimal help. For this reason, as a human services practitioner, it is my
responsibility to see that every member of society can overcome personal challenges effectively
so they can enjoy a meaningful and prosperous life. To be effective in one’s role, these are some
characteristics that one should pose. Showing empathy, being able to place yourself in other
shoes and recognizing that experiences, perceptions and worldviews. Communication, talking
with clients about challenges in their lives and assist them in getting help. Patience, being able to
have patience to work through complex cases and with clients who needs longer periods of time
to make progress. And ethics, human service professional must be ethical and keep the interest of
those they serve above their own interests. An ethical supervisor values and appreciates others.
