Description should include
- fair labor practices
- equal opportunity
- fair wage
- child abuse and neglect laws
- criminal background checks
- periodic drug screening
- driving record checks
- federal, state, and local inspections
- professional credentialing and licensing expectations
- the rights and responsibilities of human services participants and their families.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- Why do human services providers need laws and regulations?
- What are the consequences of disobeying laws and regulations in the human services area?
- Why is it important to perform criminal background checks on personnel within the human services industry?
Communication
- How can one learn about the laws pertaining to family and human services?
- What is the typical procedure for reporting a legal violation on the job?
- Who are the mandated reporters in cases of neglect and abuse?
Leadership
- How might a professional work to change an existing law?
- How can human services workers model behaviors?
- How can an employee demonstrate that he/she is ready to take on more responsibility?
Management
- What laws protect service providers?
- Who enforces compliance in the human services industry?
- What are the licensing requirements for various jobs in family and human services?