Bill Of Rights/Human Services
University of PhoenixBSHS/465 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IDENTITY
Introduction
Emphasis on the “Bill Of Rights”Discuss the rights we chose for the HS professionalDiscuss the rights we chose for the clientsDiscuss Professional/Client rightsExplain the rights and their importance.Discuss how rights contribute to the development of a useful guide.Conclusion
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The Human Service Professional Rights
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The Right To Work In a Ethical and Supportive Environment
RIGHT
Ethical Practice
Importance
Builds a competent teamFosters purposeEncourages staff inputPraise for good workEthical work practices
The Right To Participate in Continuing Education Classes
RIGHT
Education/Experience
Importance
Gain more knowledgeHands on experienceFurther understanding/competencePreparation
The Clients Rights
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Clients Have The Right To Opinions
Termination of services.The right to refuse services.Serviced by qualified StaffOptions for alternative services and referrals.Access to services and service plansEqual Treatment
Clients Have the Right to Confidentiality
Protects their privacyHelps in creating a trusting relationshipEnsures the professional and other deemed personnel are only privileged to their information.
Clients Have the Right to Advocacy
NeglectFinancial ExploitationRaceReligionGenderAge,Marital statusSexual preferencephysical handicap.
Provide services without discrimination or preference against:
RIGHT
The Rights of the Professional/Client Relationship
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Client and Professional Boundaries
Be friendly with your client, but not their friend.Boundaries should be set in the first session.Be clear on your limits as a provider.
Development of a Useful Guide
It recognizes the significance of the professionalIt emphasizes collaborative effortsIt creates opportunity for professional/personal growthClients are relevantClients have choicesGive clients a way to address any problems they may have.Encourage clients to take part in getting the right help they need, not your beliefs.Without boundaries, you may overstep your responsibilities of providing help and support to offering money or personal advice to your client.
Conclusion
There exist many different versions of the Human Services Bill of Rights, but all aim to emphasize the rights of the professional and client:The Right to privacy and confidentialityThe Right to standards of professionalism, competency and accountability.The Right to religious beliefsTo be treated with dignity and respect (Levine, 2013)
References
Levine, J. (2013). Working with People. The Helping Process (9th ed.). Retrieved from The University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.National Organization for Human Service Education (NOHSE). (1995). Ethical standards of human service professionals. In codes of ethics for the helping professions (3rd ed)(2007) (pp. 196-201). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.Reamer, F. G. (1990). Ethical dilemmas in social Service: A guide for social workers. New York: Columbia University Press