Administration, Organization & Supervision

Catalog description

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge that will assist them in their ability to work with groups in administrative Social Work positions in organizations and communities. Students learn about working with groups of people at the mezzo and macro level of practice. They learn about team building, communicating, and the development of skills such as mediation and negotiation. Students will learn how to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate projects designed to meet community needs. Students will learn about the implementation of policies into practice. They will integrate social work ethics into their knowledge base as it pertains to leadership roles, accountability, and professional supervision. Students will learn about strategic planning. They will learn about risk management, understanding and managing the decision-making processes, and actions needed to improve client experiences. They will learn about the everyday politics of organizational life, the importance of respectful conduct between colleagues, and the management of a continuously changing environment.