¶ … political, social, and/or technological factors that influence contemporary human services organizations and explain how. Then explain how these factors might pose challenges to human services administrators. Be specific.
Political, social, and technological factors affecting human services
Not so long ago, it was assumed that most young adults would become financially independent after college or even high school. However, fewer and fewer college graduates can expect to get a job immediately after graduation that will enable them to live independently of their parents. More and more adults are seeing their children come home to live with them. This creates a financial and emotional strain for many families. What is considered 'adulthood' has been pushed ahead to one's mid-twenties, even mid-thirties. Even under the law, children are eligible to be covered under their parents' health insurance long after they have gained the right to vote and to...
Human services departments have reconstructed 'entry level' positions as unpaid internships rather than paying positions. This is sometimes presented as a 'win-win' situation, given that the company gains free labor, and the young employee gains experience he or she can put on a resume. Critics of this practice, however, state that this postpones financial independence indefinitely, forcing students with high levels of debt to work without pay. Why should a college graduate be grateful to 'make copies' and do routine tasks to gain experience, which is often the traditional duty of a student intern?
The government is exercising greater scrutiny of for-profit employers who offer paid internships. "If you're…
