Review the Learning Resources and pay particular attention to what it means to be a generalist in the field of human services and why holistic care is important in the practice of human services

Advanced human services professional practitioners are generalists. They help individuals, families, and communities using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach where they address many different root causes of a problem rather than just one. Practitioners must take this open, wide view to understand the needs of the communities in which they work and which services align with those needs.

In this Discussion, you explore what it means to be a generalist in the field of human services. Then, you consider how you would apply generalist, holistic care to help a service user in Hart City, a virtual community used throughout this course. Finally, you propose at least one new service, program, or resource that is needed in Hart City to adequately address issues like those the service user faces in the scenario.

HOLISTIC CARE IN THE FIELD

RESOURCES

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Review your Course Announcements for possible information related to this week’s Discussion and Assignment. Review the Learning Resources and pay particular attention to what it means to be a generalist in the field of human services and why holistic care is important in the practice of human services. Go to the Hart City virtual community using the link that is provided in the Learning Resources. Once you are in the community, visit the Hart City Community Center and view the scenario about Jean, a carpenter from Haiti. Identify one specific example of how generalist, holistic care could be applied to help Jean. Explore the other organizations in Hart City and the services and programs they offer. Think about one new service, program, or resource you would propose—possibly in collaboration with another agency—to address issues like those Jean faces in the scenario.

Post an explanation of what it means to be a generalist in the field of human services. Then, explain one specific example of how generalist, holistic care would be beneficial for Jean in the Hart City scenario. Finally, as an advanced human services professional practitioner in a leadership position, assess the services and programs currently in existence in Hart City and propose at least one new service, program, or resource that you would propose for the Hart City Community Center—possibly in collaboration with another agency—to address issues like those the service user faces in the scenario.

Respond to two of your colleagues’ postings by sharing an insight gained from reading their posts. Explain how your colleagues’ postings have changed your perception or understanding of generalist, holistic care and/or leading change at the community level to better serve the needs of service users.