Assignment: Learning Activity 1: Research-Based Needs Assessment
This assignment looks at the needs of a Human Services issue that you find important. The needs analysis will allow you to begin working and researching an issue that a Human Services professional can improve.
Tasks:
Identify and research a specific Human Services issue of personal interest. Conduct a thorough needs analysis for the problem using application of theory and research. Make sure to include the following in your needs analysis:
1. Research and identify a Human Services issue (USE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CLIENTS.)
2. Conduct a needs analysis of the problem, which includes an analysis of the cause of the problem and any significant factors of the issue.
3. Describe the demographics of the selected population and how the population is affected.