Title: Describe laws and regulations that affect human services providers.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-18) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

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?