Unit 4.1 Discussion: Treating Addiction with Methadone

 Methadone has a more than 30-year history of use in the treatment of opioid addiction. By blocking cravings and withdrawal symptoms without making people high, it reduces illicit drug use. Many individuals on methadone maintenance are able to live successful and productive lives. However, some oppose methadone treatment, arguing that it just substitutes one drug … Read more

Employee Evaluation 2 Responses

 In response to your peers, suggest ways to apply the evaluation or evaluation process to future work performance.    1# To be honest, my last job was about four years ago when I was working for a call center so my memory of my last performance evaluation, but I will do my best to answer … Read more

Unit 1.2 DB: Learning About Organizations

 Find a human service organization in your area and look through their website. After reviewing the information provided on the website, identify five additional things you would want to know about the organization before you would consider working for it. Additionally, what questions would you have specifically about the organization’s leadership or pose directly to … Read more

Human Service Professionals

 Review the additional resources provided this week about human service professionals and the different career opportunities. Which job category or career path would you say is your dream job? What skills, knowledge, and attitudes listed on the NOHS website do you already possess? Which ones would you need to build on to be successful in … Read more

Discussion: Multidimensional Influences

 Unit 1.1 Discussion: Multidimensional Influences The human condition is influenced biologically, psychologically, and socially.  Which multidimensional influence do you believe most impacts human functioning?  How can understanding these influences positively impact the social worker’s decision-making?