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The Role of Information Technology in Future Human Services Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation The Role of Information Technology in Future Human Services Human services is a profession that covers a wide spectrum of professions which are meant for the well-being of people and communities. A human service professional often works with vulnerable populations (McGrath et al., 2024). These may include children, elderly people, disabled persons, and people having social and economic problems. Each such individual requires help that is unique to them (Dirk & Vaes, 2024). As a result, the future of human services depends on the use of new technologies by human service professionals to meet individual needs. The way human service professionals offer service to their clients is largely changing with the help of information technology (IT). Over the next five to ten years, various IT innovations and trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), electronic health records (EHRs), and blockchain, among others, will become influential in this area. The technologies will enable more effective service delivery, better data management, and greater communication between service providers. Impact of IT on Human Service Professionals Various recent IT trends will become game changers for human services. In particular, the use of data management systems, telehealth technologies, and mobile applications is likely to take the profession in a new direction (McGrath et al., 2024). The necessity of digital recordkeeping systems has arisen for all service providers to capture client information, maintain confidentiality, and enhance communication. In the future, the effective delivery of customized services will depend on the data systems, notably concerning data storage or retri...