Working in Human Services Organisations

Unit code: ASW1000 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
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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

Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 20%
Video Interview Project – individual (equivalent to 600 words)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 40%
Write a detailed reflective report drawing on unit content and learnings - individual (equivalent to 1200 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 40%
Inter-professional Team Presentation (equivalent to 1200 words)

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

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