Title: Describe the diverse populations served by human services.
Course: Family and Human Services I (19999-I) > Section: Examining Ethical and Professional Concerns

Description should include

- cultural, racial, ethnic, or religious diversity
- socioeconomic diversity
- linguistic diversity or limited English proficiency
- cognitive or physical impairment
- lack of access to technology
- diversity of age (e.g., children, older adults)
- other factors.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the similarities and differences between cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious diversity?
- How would one describe socioeconomic diversity?
- What types of cognitive or physical impairments may be addressed by a human services professional?
- Where are populations likely to be dealing with a lack of access to technology?
- Why is it important to examine the diversity of age within the populations served by human services?

Communication

- How do people from diverse populations communicate their needs?
- How do human services professionals educate the community about the needs of people from diverse populations?

Leadership

- How can a care provider use information about diverse populations for quality improvement?

Management

- What training is available for educating staff on the diverse populations served by human services?
- What management skills assist in dealing with issues facing diverse populations?