STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define and discuss the meaning of the discipline of human services

 II.     Comparing and contrasting human services and social work.

 III.    Articulate an understanding of the social welfare institution.

 IV.     Demonstrate understanding of the various fields of human services practice.

 V.      Trace the history of the development of the modern knowledge base of human services.

 VI.     Identify special Populations and Concerns in Human Services.

 VII.    Describe of future challenges for human services.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The Profession of Social Work

         A.      What is human services

         B.      Social work as a comprehensive helping profession

 II.     The Changing Nature of the Helping Process

 III.    Strategies of Intervention

 IV.     Attitudes/Values, Skills, and Knowledge.

 V.      Values and Ethical Dilemmas

 VI.     The Social Welfare System

 VII.    Working with Diversity

 VIII.   Interviewing

 IX.     Case Management/Counseling

 X       Facilitating Groups

 XI.     Program Planning

 XII.    Organizing and Changing System

 XIII.   Understanding Legal Issues

 XIV.    Staying Current and Avoiding Burnout

 XV.