My future career in human service
Introduction
Professionals in the human service discipline work and provide information regarding societal problems that touch on the social and political setup and demonstrate how cultural beliefs determine individuals’ views (Martin, 2018). This paper will analyze the basis of the human service profession by exploring the educational and professional levels required for an individual to become a domestic violence victim service provider in the position of a case manager. Additionally, in this paper, I will identify the overall compensation and licensure requirements for a case manager.
Skills and qualifications
A case manager evaluates the needs of the clients and works with them in developing a remedial framework (Moffat, 2011). As a case manager working with victims of domestic violence, I must have specific skills and qualifications to enable me to discharge my duties effectively. Because I will be dealing directly with clients, I need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Creating bonds with my clients entails listening to my clients’ challenges, requirements, and fears and being able to communicate remedies, services, or treatment plans to them. As a case manager, I must be a team player with the ability to partner with other human service providers in my field. The other skill I need to be a successful case manager is an analytical skill that will help me formulate frameworks to solve problems. As a case manager, I need to think creatively to identify ways of overcoming challenges that would hamper the client’s desire to succeed. Also, as a case manager, I need to be sympathetic and tolerant to my clients because most of my clients would be under stress. Therefore, I need to understand and be aware of their feelings. As a case manager, I need to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with some experience gained from field attachment, which will provide me with the hands-on-experience in dealing with clients.
Compensation, degree and licensure requirements
The average salary for a case manager in the United States is the US $ 35,830 per year at an hourly wage of US$ 17. The compensation varies from one state to another. To become a case manager, I need a bachelor’s degree with a major in human services, gerontology, or social or behavioral science (Moffat, 2011). Additionally, most potential employers prefer individuals with relevant work experience. Nevertheless, many employers provide on-job-training to freshly hired case managers. There is no license or certification required for a human social assistant working as a case manager. However, individuals who start at this level pursue further education to become licensed councilors or family therapists.
Human Services Board-Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP)
I want to pursue the Human Services Board- Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) to acquire the license required to become a licensed counselor or family therapist. Obtaining the HS-BCP license will give me an upper hand over other human service providers during hiring (Neukrug et al., 2017). The permit will enable me to stand out as a distinguished group of professionals committed to their field.
About the case manager’s position
I am excited about this position because it provides me with the opportunity to find solutions to problems that people in today’s society face. Finding remedies to societal issues is a fulfilling achievement for me. I am also excited about this position because there is a high demand for case managers in the world today to help victims of domestic violence (Neukrug et al., 2017). However, what concerns me about this position is that it requires me to follow set routines and procedures. Another concern about this position is that it is hard to get into this profession because it requires a significant amount of experience, skills, and knowledge.
Conclusion
Working as a case manager dealing with victims of domestic violence will offer me the chance to provide solutions to my clients. A case manager must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must also be a good listener. A bachelor’s degree with a major in human services, gerontology, or social or behavioral science is the degree requirement for a case manager. Pursuing the Human Services Board- Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) license will increase my chances of securing a better job as a case manager.
References
https://www.owlguru.com/career/social-and-human-service-assistants/requirements/
Martin, M. E. (2018). Introduction to human services: Through the eyes of practice settings (4th ed.). Pearson. Retrieved from: https://www.pearson.com/store/p/introduction-to-human-services-through-the-eyes-of-practice-settings/P100001286631/9780134290225
Moffat, C. T. (2011, Fall). Helping those in need: Human service workers. Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 55(3), 22–32. Retrieved from: https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2011/fall/art03.pdf
Neukrug, E., Sparkman, N., & Moe, J. (2017). The Holland code of members of the national organization for human services: A preliminary study of social services professionals. Journal of Employment Counseling, 54(4), 146–155. https://doi.org/10.1002/joec.12063