HCS502 Social Work Theory and Practice 2 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject uses a problem-based approach to studying theory and practice in Human Services. It develops students' intervention skills in working with individuals, groups, communities and in organisations. Emphasis is on the assessment phase, and the subject builds on the assessment skills developed in HCS501. The focus of the cases is on individual, group and community contexts that have to be considered in assessment. This requires you to consider the legislative and practice situations that create the context for social work practice with refugees and with Indigenous communities and their young people.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
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| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HCS502
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Students must be enrolled in the MSW (Professional Qualifying) Not for students who have successfully completed HCS207
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to successfully conduct an interview from beginning to end, in a range of practice contexts
- be able to identify and apply an appropriate theoretical framework for casework interventions (including practice theories and theory for practice)
- be able to demonstrate understanding of principles of case management
- be able to demonstrate critical reflection of own casework practice, identifying strengths and areas for further development
- be able to successfully participate in a small group, demonstrating an understanding of group dynamics, structure and process
- be able to identify appropriate leadership skills and behaviours needed at different stages of group development including dealing with conflict and terminating a group
- be able to demonstrate skills in dealing with conflict, negotiation and mediation with individuals, groups and communities
- be able to critically reflect on their own behaviour and use of self in groups
- be able to identify and apply a range of community work theories to specific contexts
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the history of community development within Australia and its development in the human services
- be able to apply appropriate community work strategies to specific situations including: advocacy, social action, encouraging participation, community education, networking, influencing, mediation and running meetings
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of organisational contexts including funding issues, human resource issues, client/customer participation in decision-making, management committees, volunteers, bureaucracy, industrial relations, conditions, conflict resolution
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to integrating casework and case-management theory and practice: planning, implementing and reviewing responses to client needs and circumstances. - Introduction to working with groups: developing, leading and evaluating group-work sessions - Building community networks: establishing purposeful relationships within a community - Participating in community development: historical and contemporary approaches to encouraging community education, participation, advocacy and action - Organisational practice: understanding and negotiating managerial, professional and client needs and resources. in the context of two case studies: Case Study 1: (Target Population: eg Refugees/Migrants ) (Target Problem: eg. oppressive and biased practise) (Target Service Context: eg. non-government employment services) Case Study 2: (Target Population: eg. Indigenous) (Target Problem: eg. Law and Justice) (Target Service Context: eg. Corrections/Juvenile justice)
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school.
This residential school aims to teach practice theory and skills in the areas of case management, conflict resolution, negotiation and mediation in work with individuals, groups and communities. It also covers group work. Activities include lectures, tutorials, simulations and structured role plays.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.