Courses of Study : Career Tech: Human Services

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
1 ) Evaluate services provided by a family and human services program for infants and toddlers in relation to their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages, including licensure requirements for child care facilities and employees.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
2 ) Critique services provided by a family and human services program for preschool age children in relation to their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages.

•  Developing a curriculum unit for preschool-age children, including hands-on activities, dramatic play, art and music appreciation, and motor skill development
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
3 ) Analyze services provided by a family and human services program for school-age children in relation to their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages.

•  Developing a parent education and program participation plan
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
4 ) Assess services provided by a family and human services program for adolescent children in relation to their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages, including coping skills, conflict resolution, and decision-making programs.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
5 ) Compare services provided by a family and human services program for the elderly in relation to their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages, including daily living skills.

•  Differentiating between signs of aging and diseases affecting mental abilities of individuals
•  Analyzing how the aging process impacts the nutritional, socioeconomic, health, recreational, and housing needs of older adults
•  Assessing guidelines for establishing a program for older adults
•  Explaining life adjustments encountered by older adults
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
6 ) Compare types of assisted-living facilities and services provided for clients based on physical, psychological, and financial needs.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
7 ) Describe how technology is utilized in managing and providing services to clients.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
8 ) Determine resources, agencies, services, and organizations to assist in resolving disadvantaging conditions of clients.

Examples: Medicaid; Medicare; assisted living facilities; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program; departments of public health; shelters; food banks

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
9 ) Describe ways to assist clients in understanding factors leading to a better quality of life throughout the life span.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
10 ) Critique educational programs available to meet the needs of clients seeking assistance from a family and human services program.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
11 ) Assess agencies and organizations that promote advocacy for clients.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
12 ) Describe skills needed to advise and counsel individuals and families with a variety of disadvantaging conditions.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
13 ) Discriminate between situations that require personal prevention or intervention and those situations that require professional assistance.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
14 ) Explain strategies to assist clients to make informed choices, assess resources and support, and follow through on responsibilities.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
15 ) Evaluate characteristics of a physically and psychologically healthy environment for providing counseling and other services.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
16 ) Describe formal and informal assessment practices used to determine a client's strengths, needs, preferences, and interests.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
17 ) Describe the importance of maintaining accurate and confidential documentation.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
18 ) Determine ways to evaluate a client's willingness to participate in a counseling or treatment program.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
19 ) Describe types of abuse and neglect found in the home.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Family Studies and Community Services II
All Resources: 0
20 ) Assess resources and services available to abused and neglected individuals.