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Course Case Study of unprofessional behavior between Jill and Joe
Course Case Study
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Unethical/unprofessional behavior between Jill and JoeWhen Jill disclosed of the confusion she had about her sexuality Joe acted in an unprofessional way. He acted shocked and responded to her with open eyes. He went ahead to state that as a traditional catholic he felt that the feelings Jill had were immoral and wrong. He also told her to avoid those thoughts and pray for forgiveness. As a professional counsellor, Joe was not supposed to put off Jill like that. Jill was confiding in him because she trusted him as her counsellor and wanted to be helped. As a professional, Joe was not supposed to use his personal views on his patient. He is not supposed to pass judgment to Jill on the basis of his religious beliefs. He went ahead to tell Jill that he was not comfortable talking about the issue with her which is very unprofessional. He should listen to his patients regardless of his beliefs.
It was also unethical of Joe to try using the new technique even after Jill had refused. Jill declined the offer Joe made to try out the new technique. Joe would try this technique without Jill’s approval something that is unprofessional. As a professional, Joe would have tried the technique only after Jill approved it no matter how effective the technique. It was unethical of Joe to engage in a sexual relationship with Jill because she was his client. He got engaged in an intimate sexual relationship with Jill and promised to give her a referral. A counsellor is not supposed to engage in any sexual relationship with his or her client. Such kinds of relationships compromise the professional relationship between the client and the counsellor. Joe was well aware that Jill had serious anxiety and depression issues but still failed to give him a referral. It was unethical of Joe not to offer Jill any referral even when he was quite aware of her condition.
ACA code of Ethics
In the course of counselling Joe violated different ACA Code of Ethics. The 12th ACA code of Ethics states that “members shall clearly differentiate between personal views/statements and the positions/.views made on behalf of the Association or agency. “(ACA code of ethics, 2005). Joe put Jill off when she disclosed her feelings of confused sexuality. He gave his own personal views on the issue instead of the views of the Association. He advised her based on his beliefs as a traditional catholic and not what is required of him by the association. Joe also stated that he was uncomfortable talking about the issue with Jill. As a counsellor he should not have let his personal views take over. He should have listened to Jill even though his religion does not believe in such.
Joe also violated the 14th ACA Code of Ethics which states that “Members shall refrain from discriminating against and individual because of gender, race, national origin, disability, age or any other type of prohibited discrimination.” (ACA code of ethics, 2005). Jill explained that she was struggling with balancing her cultural heritage and individualism. However, Joe stated that he did not relate to her culture and the issues she struggled with. He did not show any interest in the issues she struggled with simply because he did not relate to her culture. It showed some form of discrimination towards Jill based on her cultural orientation.
Joe violated the 9th ACA Code of Ethics which states that “members shall refrain from allowing personal interest to impair objectivity in the performance of duty while acting in an official capacity.”(ACA code of ethics, 2005). Joe went ahead and got into a sexual relationship with Jill despite the fact that she was his client. He let his personal interest impair the objectivity of his performance as a counsellor. He enjoyed the sexual relationship he shared with Jill and never bothered to get her a referral for a counsellor. It shows that he did not share about his clients needs but was only concerned with his personal interests.
The APA ethical codes and ACA Code of Ethics have some similarities and differences. They are similar in that they are both concerned with the welfare of the patient. They both demand for counsellors and researches to treat their clients with utmost respect and confidentiality. They both require that the counsellors protect the rights of their clients. These two are different in that the APA ethical codes put a lot of emphasis on research while the ACA Code of Ethics is mainly focused on the counsellor’s actions towards clients.
Ethical decision-making model
One ethical dilemma in the case is when Joe went ahead to try out the new technique on Jill even after Jill had declined the offer. In this scenario, the rights approach can be used as a decision making model (Fan, 2003). The approach acknowledges that people have a right to choose for themselves what they want. Human beings are different in that they have the ability of choosing freely what they do with their lives. They also have a fundamental right that ensures that their choices are respected. People are not objects of manipulation and it is therefore a violation of the dignity of human beings to use people in ways they have not chosen freely. In this case, Joe had no right to go against Jill’s wishes. He ought to have respected her right of choice and not used the technique against her wish.
References
ACA code of ethics. (2005). Alexandria, Va.: American Counseling Association.
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Fan, L. (2003). Decision-making models for handling ethical dilemmas. Proceedings of the ICE – Municipal Engineer, 229-234.
Demographic Questionnaire
Demographic Questionnaire
Version of January 5, 2014
1. What is your age?
____ 25 or under
____ 26-40
____ 41-55
____ 56 or older
2. What is your gender?
____ Female
____ Male
3. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
____ Grammar school
____ High school or equivalent
____ Vocational/technical school (2 year)
____ Bachelor’s degree
____ Master’s degree
____ Doctoral degree
____ Professional degree (MD, JD, etc.)4. How would you classify yourself?
____ Arab
____ Asian/Pacific Islander
____ Black
____ Caucasian/White
____Hispanic
____ Indigenous or Aboriginal
____ Latino
____Multiracial
____Would rather not say
____ Other _______________________
5. What is your current marital status?
____ Divorced
____ Living with another
____Married
____Separated
____Single
____Widowed
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6. Which of the following best describes the area that you live in?
____ Rural (no neighbors within ½ mile of your residence)
____ Suburban
____ Urban
7. How many children under 16 years old live in your household?
____ 0
____ 1
____ 2
____ 3
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End of Demographic Questionnaire
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COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION SUMMARY
COUNTY HOUSING CORPORATION SUMMARY REPORT.
Introduction
In the year 2017, the Government of Kenya identified four main pillars of development namely: Food security, Affordable housing, manufacturing and universal healthcare coverage commonly known as the Big 4 agenda derived from the Kenya vision 2030. Under the 2010 Kenya Constitution, housing is a human right under article 43 while the Agenda 2030 of the United Nations on sustainable development goals (SDGs) also provides for under SDG11 sustainable cities and communities. There have been consistent efforts to improve housing delivery and revenue collection by the County Government of Uasin Gishu. This will be achieved, in part, through the following schemes: Tenant Purchase, outright sale, commissions based agency, rural and peri-urban housing loans and rental housing. The mandate of the department as per the Constitution of Kenya, County Government Act and CIDP 2018-2022 is to among others provide affordable and adequate housing.
However, the County has also encountered a number of challenges key among them being low expansion, litigations that have hindered rent review and collection as well as inadequate funds to revamp the estates in order to better utilize the available space.
The County Government through the Housing policy and the Uasin Gishu Housing Corporation Bill seeks to establish the Uasin Gishu County Housing Corporation (CHC) as part of ways to revitalize the housing sector in order to guarantee the right to housing by the residents. This is in line with the National Government structure that established the National Housing Corporation (NHC) through the Housing Act Cap.117. The Housing Act is currently being amended through The Housing Amendment Bill, 2021 to align the housing to the constitution of Kenya. Once established the Corporation will be a body corporate with its mandate as provided in the Uasin Gishu Housing Corporation Act.
Situation Analysis
Currently the function is undertaken by the Department of Lands & Housing which, through the section of housing, manages 21 estates categorized into single, one and three bedroomed units. The department collects house rent as a revenue stream for the County. The revenues from the County housing are lower than its potentials.
Some of the achievements of the department include: renovation of County houses, fencing of county estates and redevelopment of county estates. This has led to improvement of the condition of the houses and increased security. The department has prepared a master plan that will accommodate 380 units of one bedroom and two bedroom houses that will be constructed at an estimated cost of Ksh.600 Million. During the financial year 2021/2022, the County Government has allocated Ksh.42 Million for phase one of the project.
Strategic Analysis
The Uasin Gishu Housing Corporation (CHC) will focus on delivery of the housing mandate efficiently and effectively. Thus, the Uasin Gishu Housing Corporation Bill, 2021 has been forwarded to the County Assembly and the Policy has been adopted by the County Executive Committee. The Bill sets out the functions of the CHC as follows:
To provide affordable and quality housing to the residents of Uasin Gishu.
To preserve affordable rents.
To identify adequate sites which will be made available to facilitate and encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels.
To address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove government constraints to the maintenance, improvement, construction, and development of housing.
To conserve and improve the condition of the existing affordable housing stock
To promote housing opportunities for all persons in Uasin Gishu County
SWOT analysis offers an explanation to the strengths and weaknesses of the CHC plus giving an in-depth look at the treats that face the whole project and the corporation while in turn looking at the present and future opportunities that can come from the endeavor.
The objective of the county housing corporation are:
To set up and operate effective and efficient housing management system.
To increase housing supply.
To increase access to housing through outright purchase, tenancy purchase, affordable housing scheme, site and service schemes and rental schemes.
The Uasin Gishu Housing Corporation will focus on delivery of the housing mandate efficiently and effectively. This, it will achieve by: providing affordable and quality housing to the residents of Uasin Gishu, review monthly rent to compare well with market rates and collaborate with development partners and other financiers to source funds for re-development of the estates.
CHC will borrow largely from NHC with is the corporation that has been undertaking the housing function at the national Government level since 1953.The best practices that have enabled NHC succeed in its mandate include good management structure, investment in quality management system and strong compliance enforcement mechanisms that ensure that rent and loans are paid in time. CHC will also borrow the different housing schemes which include outright purchase, tenancy purchase, mortgage and rental.
Operalizational Strategy
Human Resource
CHC will conduct financial, risk, social, economic, political and technological analysis before embarking on its operations CHC will develop a human resource structure as per the provisions of the Law. Management of the Corporation will be undertaken by the Board of Directors and the management team. Branding and marketing will play a key role in the publicity of products and services of CHC.
Resource Requirements
Currently the available land is 50HA within the Central business district the taskforce recommends full utilization of the land but further acquire in the township as a capital and finances that will go into construction and re-development of the estates.
Sustainability
The success of the projects is dependent upon set sustainability strategies, based on the corporation mandates and resources available. It will be important for CHC to work in close consultation with all stakeholders of the housing sector. This will facilitate smooth roll out and implementation of projects as well as increased revenue collection.
Monitoring and evaluation
CHC will be tasked to ensure sustainability of the corporation by ensuring prudent utilization of the funds of the corporation as well as timely completion of projects. This it will do by establishing a result-based M&E unit.
Transition
The following transition schedule will be critical in facilitating the setting up and taking off of the corporation. The County Government should fast track enactment of CHC Act and appointment of the Board of Directors. The Department of Lands & Housing should work closely with CHC during the transition period to ensure seamless transfer of management and ownership of County houses to the Corporation. The CHC is expected to be operational once the County Housing Corporation bill 2021 is enacted. The creation of the corporation will contribute to the development of the County housing sector thus enabling job and wealth creation in Uasin Gishu County. Further it will ensure mainstreaming of the sector with a view to guarantee access to affordable housing by the residents of Uasin Gishu County. The Corporation will contribute to the County objectives under the CIDP 2018-2022 to be an attractive and prosperous County in Kenya and beyond. In so doing, the County will also contribute to the Country objectives in the Vision 2030 of access to affordable housing by all, the Africa Union agenda 2063 to guarantee affordable housing to all Africans in the envisioned Africa We Want and the United Nations 2030 Commitment contained in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 11 of sustainable cities and communities.