Question 1)

Interpret each these two quotations in terms of the core missions of Human Services Administration and give examples.

“Pit race against race, religion against religion, prejudice against prejudice. Divide and conquer! We must not let that happen here.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.”
― Elie Wiesel

 

Question 2)

Identify the meaning and importance of EACH term in Human Services Administration. Give examples;

Code of Ethics

 

Competency

 

Confidemtiality

 

Informed Consent

Question 3)

1. A) Explain the importance of the quote identified below in terms of human services administration.
2. B) Give examples, using the many recommendations and strategies we have studied of how this goal can be implemented

 

“The difference between simply managing a team and truly leading it can come down to intangible skills like the ability to inspire and advance a collective culture across all staff.”

Question 4)

You and your colleagues were successful in gaining funding for a new human services program, Growing Strong: Learning Disabilities and Community Support. The goal of this new program is to create awareness of learning disabilities, to decrease stigma attached to learning challenges and to develop community support and resources for people with learning challenges

1. A) How will you develop community collaboration for this new program?

 

1. B) What partnerships will you develop to fulfill the mission of Growing Strong: Learning Disabilities and Community Support.

 

1. C) What positions on public policies should Growing Strong: Learning Disabilities and Community Support take and how will you and your staff serve as advocates?

Question 5)

You are a guest speaker in the Monroe College course, Introduction to Human Service. The professor asks you, a human services leader and influencer, to explain to the class what the terms “flat hierarchy” and “reflective supervision” mean and why they are important in human services.

1. A) What is your response?
2. B) After you give your response, one of the class members says to you, “You mean everybody does everything? Nobody is really the boss?” How will you respond to this question?