One Of My Old Coworkers I Worked With At My Previous Job
One Of My Old Coworkers I Worked With At My Old Job House Burned Down
One of my old coworkers I worked with at my old job, house burned down, and his wife just had a baby. I took matters into my own hands and gave the couple the old clothes I had from when my baby was younger. Luckily, I still had a lot of clothes, blankets, and shoes. I wanted to help as much as possible, so I decided to take up a collection from some of our coworkers. We managed to get a lot of money for them to stay in an inexpensive hotel for about a week, so they could have a little bit of a stress relief for a few days.
I believe as a human service practitioner; it is our duty to show leadership and help others in need. Many people turn to us for help, and they will need someone who has a strong mind and is patient enough to handle these situations. I am not familiar with any successful human service practitioner but as I continue my journey in becoming a human service practitioner, I hope to learn about many successful practitioners. I am trying my best to learn about a lot of different ways I can become a successful human service practitioner. I also believe a human service practitioner should be able to have a good listening ear and self-discipline.
Having a good listening ear and self-discipline are good characteristics because it lets the client know you are willing to listen to their stories and help resolve some of the issues they are having. Also, having self-discipline will show that you are dedicated to your work and you know how to keep your work as professional as possible so you can be able to assist your clients in a professional manner.
How do you identify your ethnicity and race? My ethnicity and race are Black/African American. How do people see you in the context of your cultural identity? People see me as an African American. How does your family history influence your cultural identity? My family history influences my cultural identity by celebrating Black History Month; every year we get together, light the grill, and tell each other about a famous African American and how that person changed the world.
How do you see people through the lens of your cultural identity? I see my culture as one big happy family. Although we all come from different families and we are all different shapes and sizes, we all have the same cultural background. Describe a benefit of your culture. My culture benefits me by providing soul food and soulful music created by our ancestors to celebrate our history. Another benefit is the ability to observe Black History Month, which helps us share our achievements and influence with the world.
Describe a limitation of your culture. We all have limits when it comes to certain things, but I am not sure if there are any limits to celebrating our culture. How do you view fairness? I view fairness as every culture being treated equally and having the same limits and standards.
How has your identity changed throughout your life? I do not think my identity has changed much, except I am older now. How do your values and ethics influence your cultural identity, and vice versa? My values and ethics influence my cultural identity through traditions passed down by my grandmother and grandfather, such as jewelry and stories about our history.
How does your cultural identity impact your role as a human service professional practitioner? I believe my cultural background allows me to relate to clients from similar backgrounds, sharing stories and experiences that foster trust and understanding.
Explain how you might feel if one of your identities were ignored and how you might ensure that the cultural identities of the people with whom you will work are respected. I think it would upset me because, as an African American, I have experienced discrimination and lack of acceptance. As a human services practitioner, I will advocate for my clients to ensure they receive respectful treatment, regardless of their background, and work to promote cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Explain how your sense of fairness might be influenced by your culture and how that might impact the work you will do as a human services practitioner. Growing up, I watched movies and learned about the unfair treatment of Black Americans, which instilled in me a strong sense of justice. I believe everyone should be treated equally and with respect. This influences my work by motivating me to treat all clients with kindness and fairness, ensuring equitable support regardless of background.
Describe your personal characteristics that would contribute to your success as a human services professional practitioner. I am self-disciplined, which helps me separate personal feelings from work, maintaining professionalism. I am also patient, recognizing that dealing with diverse individuals and their issues requires understanding and calmness.
Describe the top two characteristics that you identify as your greatest strengths and explain why you identify them as such. My greatest strengths are leadership and empathy. Leadership helps me make decisions beneficial to my clients, and empathy allows me to connect with clients emotionally, encouraging openness and trust based on shared experiences.
Describe your limitations and explain how you would develop your skills in these areas. I need to improve my knowledge of certain cases and communication skills, as I can sometimes come across as too strong or overtalk. I plan to pursue additional training and practice active listening to enhance these skills.
Cultural humility is vital in human service practice because we work with diverse populations. As immigrant populations grow, practitioners must understand and respect different cultures and languages. We can help clients adapt by offering bilingual counseling and cultural education, ensuring they feel supported and understood in their new environments. It is our responsibility to advocate for our clients’ needs and foster an inclusive atmosphere that recognizes and values their cultural identities.