hn299: associates capstone for human services unit 9: professional development wendy ducass, msw,...
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Unit Outcomes Create professional goals in accordance with ethical and legal principles Apply knowledge of culture, gender, diversity, and global perspectives in the delivery of human servicesTRANSCRIPT
HN299: ASSOCIATES CAPSTONE FOR HUMAN SERVICESUNIT 9: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Wendy DuCassé, MSW, LCSW
Unit Outcomes Create professional goals in accordance
with ethical and legal principles Apply knowledge of culture, gender,
diversity, and global perspectives in the delivery of human services
Course Outcomes HN299-3: Use the professional, ethical,
and legal values, standards to inform the Human Services profession
HN299-5: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of culture, gender, diversity, and global perspectives in the delivery of Human Services
Professional Development
What is it?- Professional Development refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement.
Why?-because your boss says do it :)-CEU (continuing education unit) requirements for licensure-important to stay on track with ever changing knowledge and trends in the workplace-other ideas?
Types of Professional DevelopmentThere are a myriad of types. Professional
Development does not occur through a cookie cutter approach. Every professional decides (sometimes with input) what s/he needs through:-formal training-classes-informal opportunities-internships-volunteerism-mentorship
Formal TrainingThis is often degree-seeking education.
These individuals are on a track/course of study
-Certificates of specialization-Associate’s (YOU!!)-Bachelor’s -Master’s…and on up!
ClassesDesigned to focus on one particular area of
interest:-certifications (CPR, crisis intervention, etc.)-very narrow focus-completed to meet job requirements or
increase knowledge on a topic of one’s choosing
-quick and concentrated-time commitment varies
Informal OpportunitiesJob shadowing allows an individual to see
“a day in the life of…” -Advantages?-Disadvantages?
InternshipThis type of development allows an
individual to gain work experience in an area of interest.
-Advantages?-Disadvantages?
VolunteerismThis type of opportunity allows an
individual to provide assistance within an agency, based on area(s) of need.
-Advantages?-Disadvantages?
MentoringAn on-the-job mentor assists new
employees by:-orientating to agency-providing professional advice-assisting with learning best practices-modeling professional behavior
(hopefully!)
Moving Forward: Addressing the Challenges of Reaching Career Goals What obstacles might you face while
working towards your career goals?
How will you prevent or reduce the impact of those obstacles when they surface?
RemindersThis is our last live seminar :( There will
be no seminar for Unit 10.
ALL work (late DB posts, seminar option 2, projects, etc.) is due by Saturday, February 19th…
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Finally…Congratulations!!!
You’ve made it. Be proud of your journey and your accomplishment!
You ARE the leaders you’ve been waiting for!!