Working in Human Services Organisations

Unit code: ASW1000 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study introduces students to key dimensions of human service organisations. A range of theoretical models from different disciplinary perspectives are presented and critically examined from the viewpoints of key stakeholders including workers, service users, managers, funding bodies and policy makers. A focus on the organisational context of professional practice in the human services contributes to students' preparation for their future inter-professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Explore and discuss professional practice in human service organisations;
  2. Identify and discuss the dilemmas and tensions facing workers in human service organisations;
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of key organisational concepts and frameworks; and
  4. Articulate the links between organisational theory and practice.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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Video Interview Project – individual (equivalent to 600 words)
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Write a detailed reflective report drawing on unit content and learnings - individual (equivalent to 1200 words)
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Inter-professional Team Presentation (equivalent to 1200 words)

To gain a pass in this unit students must attain a minimum overall grade of 50% and attempt and submit all assessment tasks. Each assessment task covers discrete areas of knowledge and skill required for the successful completion of the unit.

Required reading

Relevant articles will also be made available to students via VU Collaborate.

Working with human service organisations
Gardner, F. (2016).| Oxford University Press

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Community Development
ABCD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Social Work
ABSW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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