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ETHICAL COMPETENCIES IN HUMAN SERVICES
Advanced human services professional

ETHICAL COMPETENCIES IN HUMAN SERVICES
Advanced human services professional practitioners are often faced with ethical dilemmas as they balance service users’ needs with the rules and regulations of organizations and systems. To help maintain this delicate balance and guide practice decisions, practitioners must follow codes of ethical conduct.
In this Discussion, you consider how to use ethical standards to resolve common ethical conflicts that arise in human services practice.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 
WEEKLY RESOURCES
TO PREPARE
Review your Course Announcements for possible information related to this week’s Discussion and Assignment.
Review the Learning Resources on ethical issues and standards.
Bring to mind one ethical issue that you might encounter as an advanced human services professional practitioner in a leadership position.
Identify at least one ethical standard that applies to the conflict, and consider how you would use it to resolve the conflict.
BY DAY 4
Post one ethical conflict you might encounter as an advanced human services professional practitioner in a leadership position. Then, describe at least one ethical standard that would apply to the conflict, and explain how the standard would guide your decision making to resolve the conflict.
Schram, B., Mandell, B.R., Dann, P.L., & Peterson, L. (2020). An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (9th ed.). Pearson.
Chapter 5, “Values and Ethical Dilemmas” (pp. 101–125)
Chapter 13, “Understanding Legal Issues” (pp. 323–348)
National Organization for Human Services. (2015).Ethical standards for human services professionalsLinks to an external site.. https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionalsLinks to an external site.
Sparkman-Key, N., Meade, N., & Borden, N. (2019). Advancing the field of human services: LGBT competenciesLinks to an external site.. Journal of Human Services, 39(1), 73–84. https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1058&context=chs_

Overview
LMZ Company has solicited your assistance in developing a Total Reward

Overview
LMZ Company has solicited your assistance in developing a Total Rewards Program. The company was started 30 years ago by a husband and wife who are now transitioning into retirement and transferring the company in six months to their oldest son of five children. The company was positioned to allow several departments to transition to remote work due to COVID-19. They still maintain a small office within the local town that has approximately 40 employees that continue to work on-site. The new owner (son) is concerned about re-branding and possible competition. The owners (couple) will still be a part of the company as senior advisors and play a role in decision-making and are concerned about the role of their other children who also work within the company in various roles and total compensation including benefits once their son pays for re-branding and new marketing efforts. Your primary role will be to develop a Total Rewards Strategy Program (see Figure 1.3, Total rewards strategy, in The WorldatWork Handbook of Total Rewards) for this company while keeping its structure and potential family values in mind.
Instructions
Write a 4-6 p Total Rewards Strategy in which you:
Design an original total rewards strategy (Figure 1.3, Chapter 1, “The Power of Total Rewards” in the textbook) for LMZ Company.
Identify the first steps that the consultant needs to take to develop a total rewards program for the LMZ Company.
Outline how compensation, well-being, benefits, development, and recognition will be implemented.
Identify at least three concerns or problems that could impact the Total Rewards Strategy.
Identify at least three advantages of a total rewards approach and provide an example of how the identified advantage can be beneficial for both the organization and the employee.
Discuss how the new Total Rewards Plan will be monitored and reviewed for potential changes and identify the personnel involved in this process.
Use 3-5 quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality academic resources.
Create a strategy for maximizing the advantages of a total rewards program, including how it’s communicated.
Assess the effectiveness of a total rewards program in motivating employees.
Review how employers and employees can benefit from the Health Plans and Benefits section of the United States Department of Labor website.

 
Thinking of the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention and suicide assessment, deci

 
Thinking of the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention and suicide assessment, decide which risk level the client is and discuss what interventions you would apply.
A 14-year-old African American boy is sent for counseling by his school counselor because he has not been coming to school and is not performing when he is in school. His mother brings him to the appointment, but she is in a hurry because she is on her lunch break from her full-time job. His father does not live with them, though he comes around frequently. The child states that he wishes he never existed and that he wishes he was dead.

 How does someone engaging in self-injurious behaviors differ from someone who i

 How does someone engaging in self-injurious behaviors differ from someone who is suicidal? What interventions would you apply when working with a client engaging in self-injurious behaviors? 

Overview
Aligning a company’s human resources and business strategies is critic

Overview
Aligning a company’s human resources and business strategies is critical when seeking to increase competitive advantage. Some reasons that a business may seek to align or realign their business and HR strategies could include organizational restructuring, employee hiring and retention goals, social responsibility initiatives, and crisis management. The textbook broadly categorizes human resource strategies under internal and external cost and differentiation labor orientations and notes that these can differ based on a company’s strategic direction. Examples include free agents, loyal soldiers, bargain laborers, and committed experts. In this assignment, you will research examples of best practices and frameworks to align HR and business strategies with the goal of increasing competitive advantage and/or diversity.
Instructions
In a 3–4 p address the following:
Research best practices and frameworks for human resources and business strategies.
Summarize two examples of human resources and business strategy frameworks or best practices.
Describe two different approaches to how a company can align their human resources and business strategies.
Recommend one of the approaches for a company that wants to increase diversity or competitive advantage.
Support the recommendation with specific evidence related to the chosen outcome (diversity or competitive advantage).
Use three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Help Resources

SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge.

Business Source Ultimate.

IBISWorld.

Human Resource Strategy – Adapting to the Age of Globalization [PDF]. (SHRM Special Report)

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Check out the Library Guide
Check out this interactive tutorial: Using Your Own Words: Preventing Plagiarism.
Optional: How to Align Human Resources (HR) with Business Strategy.

 What are five things a crisis worker should explore with a client who is suspec

 What are five things a crisis worker should explore with a client who is suspected of being homicidal? 

Merit-based pay links pay to performance to reward individual contributions for

Merit-based pay links pay to performance to reward individual contributions for employees and to provide encouragement for employees to perform at their best. While there are positive considerations for implementing this type of pay program, there are also drawbacks depending on the business environment.
Identify at least three ways that a merit-based pay system can support a business environment and at least three ways that a merit-based system can detract from a business environment.
Provide solutions to mitigate or combat the detractions or potential concerns related to implementing a merit-based pay system within a business environment.
Share your experiences in your narrative.
After reading a few of your classmates’ posts, reply to those from whom you learned something new or posts to which you have something constructive to add. For example:
Discuss what you learned.
Ask probing questions or seek clarification.
Explain why you agree or disagree with your classmate’s main points, assertions, assumptions, or conclusions.
Suggest research strategies or specific resources on the topic.

Scenario
Wesley Enterprises is a long-term care facility. The organization was

Scenario
Wesley Enterprises is a long-term care facility. The organization was recently cited for deficiencies including infectious disease planning and staffing deficiencies. The CEO has decided to hire a consulting firm to evaluate its current processes and make recommendations for improvement. Upon initial review, the consulting firm has determined that Wesley is utilizing operational processes that are not consistent with current industry practices. The consulting firm has deployed a team of operations management professionals to address the concerns. You are the leader of the team and your first task is to meet with the mid-level managers at Wesley.
Instructions
Compile a PowerPoint presentation using speaker notes  that includes:
An introduction of the team and a comprehensive description of the roles of each operations team member;

IDEAS LISTED BELOW 
Who are your team members?
Hint: Research a facility in your area (Chicago) or a facility with which you have familiarity or interest to address this component. For instance, Wellstar Health System’s Operations team comprises of the CEO, CIO, and others.
What are the responsibilities of those members?

A discussion of the goals of the team relative to process improvement;

IDEAS LISTED BELOW
Improve Patient Safety by reducing the number of medical errors and adverse “never” events. – Action – Implement safety protocols, conduct root cause analyses, and promote a culture open communication regarding patient safety concerns.

A comparison of operations management in healthcare versus other industries; 

IDEAS LISTED BELOW
Su[ply Chain Complexity

Healthcare: The healthcare supply chain includes pharmaceuticals, medical devices and managing the supply chain in healthcare involves dealing with a ride range of suppliers.
Auto Industry: Auto Industry has a complex supply chain, it is more streamlined compared to healthcare.

A detailed analysis of the operational issues that are unique to health organizations.

IDEAS LISTED BELOW

Ethical and Legal Considerations
Challenge: Healthcare organization deal with complex ethical dilemmas, including patient confidentiality , end of life decisions, organ transplant 
Impact: Failure to navigate ethical and legal challenges can lead to legal disputes. Compromising the organization reputation, trust with the community and patients.

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 RESOURCES

Overview
Keeping up with trends in compensation, benefits, and personal growth

Overview
Keeping up with trends in compensation, benefits, and personal growth packages is a challenge involving many business factors. You will use the multimedia piece Total Rewards: A Strategy for Hiring, Engaging, and Retaining to complete the activity and test your compensation and benefits knowledge.
Instructions
Develop a well-thought-out response to Scenario 1 presented in the Total Rewards multimedia piece.
Develop a well-thought-out response to Scenario 2 presented in the Total Rewards multimedia piece.
Develop a well-thought-out response to Scenario 3 presented in the Total Rewards multimedia piece.
Complete your responses in the Total Rewards Reflection Worksheet and submit them in the assignment area.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Create a strategy for maximizing the advantages of a total rewards program, including how it’s communicated.
worksheet attached that is needed

 
In this complex and challenging field, it is easy to take on a workload that

 
In this complex and challenging field, it is easy to take on a workload that is too heavy when you are trying to adequately meet the needs of the service users with whom you are working. This can become daunting and, after a period of time, lead to burnout. Fortunately, you can prevent burnout by making time for self-care. Self-care is an essential responsibility and an important part of your professional life.
In this Discussion, you identify self-care strategies that you can use to prevent burnout.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 
WEEKLY RESOURCES
 
Schram, B., Mandell, B.R., Dann, P.L., & Peterson, L. (2020). An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (9th ed.). Pearson.

Chapter 14, “Avoiding Burnout” (pp. 349–371)

Lee, K., Pang, Y. C., Lee, J. A. L., & Melby, J. N. (2017). A study of adverse childhood experiences, coping strategies, work stress, and self-care in the child welfare profession.Links to an external site. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership and Governance, 41(4), 389–402. https://doi.org/10.1080/23303131.2017.1302898Links to an external site.
Mavridis, C., Harkness, S., Super, C. M., & Liu, J. L. (2019).Family workers, stress, and the limits of self-careLinks to an external site.. Children and Youth Services Review, 103, 236–246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.06.011
 
OASIS. (n.d.). Produce clear, concise writingLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/clear-concise-writing 
To Prepare
Review the Learning Resource on using self-care strategies and preventing burnout.
Identify two self-care strategies you would use, and consider how you would implement them.
By Day 4
Post an explanation of at least two strategies that you, as an advanced human services professional practitioner actively involved in contemporary issues, may use for your own self-care. Include specific examples of how you might implement these strategies. Use information from the Learning Resources to support your response.