Human Service Interview
I conducted my human services interview with Mrs. Nikki Scott. She has been in the human services field for almost 13 years. I selected Mrs. Scott because I knew that she worked with the hospitals, an area I am not familiar with at all. I explained to her the purpose of my interview and she was more than happy to participate. My questions came from our textbook Theory, Practice and Trends in Human Services, by Ed Neukrug. The questions found on page 24 in the textbook, as well as a few questions of my own.
Her job function according to SERB’s 13 Roles and Functions is dual, she works as an assistant to a specialist, as well as she is an advocate. Mrs. Scott works in a hospital as an assistant to a medical social worker. …show more content…
Here is how she explained them, a social worker is someone who helps a person restore and maintain self-sufficiency and adapt to their environment. A counselor works with a client on their problem and helps them transition. A psychologist helps work through the emotional and specific problems. They incorporate different methods to help them help their self and rebuild. The psychologist and the counselor have a similar task. Whereas the human service worker is the front person, they screen clients and advocate, they work alongside social workers to accomplish a common goal. As I completed the assigned questions, I had a few questions of my own. I asked her what she considered the hardest part of her job. Mrs. Scotts said the most difficult part of the job was not taking it home with you. She says that you see so much in a day, you hear many different stories, and you want to help, so it is hard not to take it home with you. I also asked her what she considered beneficial in this line of work. Mrs. Scott states it is seeing that client you helped overcome. She also said that it is …show more content…
I was not aware that human service workers nor social workers are involved in helping with financial assistance at hospitals. Mrs. Scott’s passion for what she does was also very inspiring, and I believe she is engaged in what she does as a human service worker. I learned that if you are going to have to work hard, be disciplined, and not allow your emotions to overcome your overall task. Regardless of which direction you chose that there is some form of theoretical orientation involved in what you are doing. Question number four was worth examining to get a clear and concise understanding. I have heard many times that this is not a field that where the pay is outstanding. She is like many others, who have said, the reward is in the work watching people change restored to self-sufficiency. Therefore, this leaves me assured that I have selected the right career