Assignment Task: Presents the crisis situation of being a developmentally disabled individual during a wildfire in Southern California.
Present the crisis situation of being a developmentally disabled individual during a wildfire in Southern CA.
Identify the crisis and categorize it: situational, developmental, existential or ecosystemic.
Describe your current sense of readiness/preparedness to respond to this crisis.
Present how your own values, beliefs, experiences, and cultural identity that might influence how you work with service users.
Present 1 specific cultural humility challenge or cultural reflexivity challenge you see in the scenario you present.
Identify 3-5 possible initial crisis reactions service users may experience.
Describe a treatment model you would choose.
Compile a list of at least 5 agencies that can serve as a resource guide that you can hand out to service users. Your resource list should include at least 3 local resources (within 50 miles). If you cannot provide 3 local resources, provide a justification.
List the resources you would distribute to service users with detailed information on the following:
- Name of agency
- Population served
- Services provided
- Physical address
- Web link
- Contact information
Describe your plan to minimize the risk of burnout, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and counter transference for your team.
Describe the leadership characteristics you will bring to this team. Include how your role as leader can influence positive social change.
Provide a reference slide.
References:
- James, R. K., & Gilliland, B. E. (2017). Crisis intervention strategies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
- Ducharme, L. J., Knudsen, H. K., & Roman, P. M. (2008). Emotional exhaustion and turnover intention in human service occupations: The protective role of coworker support.Links to an external site. Sociological Spectrum, 28(1), 81-104.