In Week 2, you wrote an initial draft of your professional identity statement as a leader in the human services profession. In Week 5, you considered how you would revise your draft based on what you had learned about human services roles at that point. Now, for this Discussion, you make final revisions to your professional identity statement, this time, focusing on what you have learned since Week 5, integrating strategies for writing concisely, and incorporating feedback from your Instructor and peers.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
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TO PREPARE
- Review your Course Announcements for possible information related to this week’s Discussions and Assignment.
- Read the Learning Resource on how to write concisely. Consider how you could apply the strategies discussed in the resource to revise your professional identity statement to be more concise.
- Revise the initial draft of your professional identity statement from Week 2, based on what you have learned about the roles and practice of an advanced human services professional practitioner. This is an opportunity to correct any inaccuracies in your statement and to practice writing concisely. Your final professional identity statement should be no longer than 1 paragraph.
BY DAY 3
Post your revised advanced human services professional practitioner professional identity statement. In your statement, be sure to address the following:
- Describe the values and beliefs that influence you as an advanced human services professional practitioner concerned with leading change efforts to benefit individuals and communities and create a more just society.
- Explain how you define yourself as a practitioner working in a leadership position.
- Identification of special interests (e.g., specific issues and populations of interest to you, including those that speak to a social justice passion).
In Week 2, I crafted my initial draft of a professional identity statement as a leader in the human services profession, outlining my commitment to leading change efforts for the betterment of individuals and communities while advocating for a more just society. By Week 5, I had the opportunity to reflect on my draft in light of the evolving understanding of human services roles. Now, after further learning, integration of concise writing strategies, and valuable feedback from both my Instructor and peers, I present my final professional identity statement.
My values and beliefs are deeply rooted in empathy, integrity, and a steadfast dedication to social justice. As an advanced human services professional practitioner, I strive to be a transformative leader, emphasizing collaboration and vision. In a leadership position, I define myself as a practitioner capable of inspiring and mobilizing teams to achieve meaningful outcomes. My special interests lie in advocating for marginalized populations, particularly those affected by systemic inequities. Addressing issues related to mental health and social well-being, I am driven by a passion for social justice, seeking innovative solutions to create lasting positive change in the human services landscape.