In this week’s Assignment, you will read an article describing the qualities of a human service professional. You will reflect upon the qualities of an effective human service professional that you already possess as well as qualities you would like to develop.

Read the following:

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2011). Helping those in need. Career Outlook Quarterly. Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections: Washington, DC.

After you have read the article, complete the Self-Reflection Form.

List five qualities that a human service professional should possess, five qualities that you currently possess, five qualities that you want to develop, and five benefits and/or challenges of the human services field. Your responses should reflect critical thinking.