SPSW1401

Working in Human Service Organisations

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Ourimbah	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

This course provides a critical analysis of organisational functioning, power within organisations and ideological effects on workers. The course also introduces students to building their interpersonal communication skills necessary to work within the helping professions.

Objectives

After the successful completion of this course students should be able to;
. Identify dominant organisational paradigms and critique these in terms of their impact on disempowered service users
. Function effectively and assertively as an empowering human service worker and relate openly to co-workers and managers
. Display skills that will assist in job seeking, career management and stress reduction

Content

. Postmodern analysis and power in organisations
. Policies and procedures
. Organisational culture
. Interpersonal skills for empowerment
. Verbal and nonverbal communication
. Understanding and managing interpersonal relationships

Replacing Course(s)

HUMA3409 Working in Human Service Organisations
HUMA1401 Working in Human Service Organisations

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

N/A

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Minor Essay: due week after tutorial presentation 20% 1,500 words
Examination: Formal	End of Semester Exam: 40%
Group/tutorial participation and contribution	Tutorial Participation and attendance 10% (Based upon evidence of completion of assigned tasks, informed discussion of weekly topics, and ability to present opinions relevant to critical analysis of the readings set for each week.)
Presentations - Group	Group Presentation: due end of semester 20%
Presentations - Tutorial	Tutorial Presentation due throughout semester 10% 500 words

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables