Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 6 Points: 100 Overview:

Assume that you are a helping professional and you are meeting your new client for the first time. In the referral, the client identified a major problem in living that they are experiencing. In preparation for this meeting, you must conduct some basic research about the problem to understand the client’s current situation. Once you have some information on the problem, you will be looking for services in your local area that you can suggest to support the client in resolving their problem in living.

Instructions:

The following are the sections of your paper:

• Introduction: o What is the problem you are discussing, including the problem’s

background information? o Who is affected by the selected problem? o What are the underlying causes of the problem? o What are the potential impacts of this problem? (Is there a domino

effect? Does this problem prevent the client from meeting their basic needs? Does this problem impact other aspects of their lives?)

o What types of services or supports are needed to resolve/address the problem?

• Two local service suggestions to help clients: o Share the information for a specific program or service in your area that

you can suggest to the client. Be sure to include the program name. o What is the service offered? How does it work? (i.e., is it a home visiting

program, do they offer long-term in-office counseling, do they have an on-sight shelter?)

• Identify the barriers a client may face in accessing the services identified. • Conclusion:

o Restate your thesis and tie all of your findings together.

HSV101 – Introduction to Human Services

Unit 6 Assignment: Addressing Client Needs

o Discuss any shortcomings you found in your area when looking for services.

o Discuss any specific suggestions or ideas you may have to help clients experiencing the problem you selected.

Requirements:

• Written work must be at least 4 pages (not including title and APA reference pages; typed and double spaced with 12 pt. font) and APA style In-text citations.

• College level writing is expected. Review and edit your paper several times before submitting. Make sure you have an introduction, well developed paragraphs with transitions, a conclusion, complete sentences, proper punctuation and that you carefully proofread your paper before submitting it.

• 2 resources plus the textbook are required. o The majority of the information should be written in your own words

(paraphrased), with citations to show where the material came from. o Whenever you use material that is not your own, even if you are

summarizing or paraphrasing, you must give credit to the original source. o When you cannot use your own words, you must use quotation marks.

Save quotes for when there is simply no other way to put the information into your own words and limit it to a sentence or two.

o All students are encouraged to utilize the Post Writing Center for assistance with APA style papers.

• Carefully edit and proofread your work before submitting it via the Safe Assign link.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 6 Assignment CRITERIA Deficient Needs

Improvement Proficient Exemplary

(0-1 Points) (2-3 Points) (4 Points) (5 Points) Introduction The introduction is

missing or poorly presented.

The introduction is presented, but key details are missing.

The introduction is presented, but minor details are missing.

The introduction is clearly and fully presented, including all details.

(0-8 Points) (9-11 Points) (12-14 Points) (15 Points) Background Information on selected topic/problem

The background information is missing or poorly presented.

The background information is included but is missing key details.

The background information is included but is missing minor details.

The background information clearly and accurately presented, including all details.

Impact of the problem

Discussion of the impact of the problem is missing or poorly presented.

The impact of the problem is discussed but is missing key details.

The impact of the problem is discussed but is missing minor details.

The impact of the problem is clearly and accurately discussed, including all details.

Local services to address the topic/problem

Local services are not identified or discussed.

Local services are identified but missing key details.

Local services are discussed but missing minor details.

Local services are clearly and accurately discussed, including all details.

Barriers to accessing services

Barriers to access are missing or poorly presented.

Barriers to access are present but are missing key details.

Barriers to access are present but are missing minor details.

Barriers to access are clearly and fully presented, including all details.

(0-1 Points) (2-3 Points) (4 Points) (5 Points) Conclusion The conclusion is

missing or poorly presented.

The conclusion is present but is missing key details.

The conclusion is present but is missing minor details.

The conclusion is clearly and fully presented, including all details.

(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points) Resources Paper is not

supported by outside resources or textbook references.

N/A 1 resource plus the textbook.

2 or more resources plus the textbook.

Paper Length

Less than 2 pages. 2-3 pages. 4 pages. More than 4 pages.

Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed.

Significant errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free.