Workplace Observation

A client that I am currently working with recently lost his job at a local factory. First the client reported that he had quit his job due to his supervisor harassing him each day. A few days later the client was confronted by the CASA assigned to his children at a CFTM regarding the circumstances leading to the state of unemployment. The CASA stated that she had spoken with the previous employer and was informed that the client did not quit his job rather he was terminated due to poor attendance. The client continued to reiterate that he had quit until CASA informed him that she had a copy of his attendance record. The attendance record showed that in the past six months the client had been late to work 16 times, left work early on 9 occasions,

Analysis of activity (why it happened)
The client was possibly dishonest regarding the circumstances of losing his job based on how losing his job made him feel about himself, how he thought the team would view him, and feeling as though he had failed his own children. As the client discussed the true reason that he had become unemployed he appeared to feel that he had let down everyone that was in the room, his children, even himself. At one point during the discussion, the client had tears in his eyes and stated that he was unsure that he could be successful in the reunification process based on his inability to maintain employment.
c. Gut reaction and analysis of thoughts and feelings (how you felt and

First, I was able to remain professional and supportive of the client although he had been dishonest. I demonstrated the ability to respond to the client with respect and encouragement as I talked to him. Secondly, I was able to engage with the client implementing empathy and interpersonal skills. I responded to the client with empathy while expressing understanding of why he had attempted to say he quit because of his boss rather than stating that he was terminated for reasons that he had control over as I engaged with him. Lastly, I spoke with the client to determine mutually agreed upon interventions to assist the client with gaining employment that he was physically able to do and that he may enjoy doing such as cooking in a restaurant. Further discussion lead to the client possibly working only part time as he transitions into being a full time single father of two preteen