Abstract
This subject is designed for human service professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the structure, purpose, and internal functioning of organisations within the sector. Students will explore the key elements that shape human service organisations, examining the legislative and policy contexts that influence their operations and practices. The subject will … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Introduction to human service organisationsFoundations of human service organisations, including mission, values, goals, and practice modelsUnderstanding the operations of human service organisations, including their auspices, structures, policies, and proceduresTheories and approaches to service deliveryPolicy and legislation shaping human service organisationsContexts of practice in human service organisations, including competing discourses and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Organisational profile
2. Scholarly reflection
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Identify and describe the structure, purpose, and internal functioning of human service organisations.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the policy and legislative context shaping human service organisations and engage in informed discussion about their implications.
3.
Examine transformative leadership and interprofessional practice in human service organisations.
4.
Evaluate contemporary challenges in service delivery, focusing on resource mobilisation, the integration of technology and sustainability within human service organisations.