WEL2330

Human services: agency practice

(ART)

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield + Prerequisites: WEL1310, WEL1330

Synopsis: An introduction to human services work in an organisational setting. General systems theory as a framework for agency practice. Team approaches to intervention and decision-making, including case conferences and meetings. Some specialised fields of practice such as grief and bereavement and crisis intervention will involve guest lecturers.

Assessment: Case conference presentation (1500 words): 25% + Meeting summary (500 words): 10% + Essay - theory (1500 words): 25% + Major essay - survey, strategies and presentation (2500 words): 40%