The unique focus of this book is its dual focus on management and supervision. The book offers a critical analysis of the contemporary debates related to issues and the challenges peculiar to social work management and supervision of social workers. Social welfare policy changes in South Africa in the past two decades, have had a radical impact on social work and affected all involved in social development. This has resulted in a requirement for increased accountability, improved quality and efficiency of service delivery.The book critically addresses both the management and supervision of social workers within a social development paradigm. It draws on South African and African practice examples as well as relevant research, but may also apply to other contexts and social service professions. Comprehensive, detailed, sound theoretical and conceptual frameworks are all essential in management and supervision in social work, as reflected in this exciting new book.
This volume is a compilation of information on the essentials of management and leadership. The author presents insightful solutions that can help any social worker maximize his or her contributions to the profession.
Upon completing this book readers will be able to: Use the common factors model to think about generalist practice Understand how to apply the common factors model Discuss challenges to using the common factors model Consider how their ...
This exciting new edition delivers the comprehensive, detailed and sound conceptual framework that is essential in the management and supervision of social work.
... intervención profesional en lo social deben tener referentes contextuales y epistemológicos para definir sus finalidades , ya sea asistencial ... asistencial se caracteriza por la adjudicación de un 61 La tecnología de los servicios sociales.