Diversity Interview
interview someone who works in the social and behavioral services field. The interview will focus on how the organization they work for promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and collaborative environment for their employees and the clients they serve.
What population does the organization serve?
What are the demographics of the clients the organization serves?
What are the demographics of the employees?
In what capacity do employees work with clients?
How does the organization educate its employees about diversity?
Are employees who work directly with clients provided with specific diversity training or education?
Are there policies or procedures in place that specifically deal with cultural competency or diversity? For example, are there interpreters available for clients who do not speak English as their primary language? Are brochures printed in multiple languages?
Are there any educational or professional development programs offered by the organization that focus on diversity or cultural awareness?
Analysis
research best practices on workplace diversity and advocacy approaches that would apply to the organization where the person you interviewed works.
Address the following headings in your analysis:
Diversity Implications: Describe specific diversity implications, supported by the demographic make up of clients and employees in the organization.
Best Practices: Compare current research on best practices on workplace diversity to the organization's current practices.
Advocacy Approaches: Propose culturally sensitive advocacy approaches or techniques appropriate for the clients that are served by this organization.
Cultural Awareness Strategies: Propose strategies that are supported by research that could be implemented to promote, educate, or raise cultural awareness for this organization.