Western New Mexico University School of Social Work Social Work Administration and Supervision SWK 610 (3.0 credit hours) Spring 2011 Professor: Sam Terrazas, Phd, LCSW Office: Virtual By appointment Virtual Office Hours: Monday 3:00pm -6:00pm Email: terrazass2@wnmu.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION Applies theories and methods of social work management, leadership, and supervision in rural settings with examination of border areas. Dynamics of public organizations, human resource management, management of funds, organizational structure, and change are discussed. Covers cultural diversity issues in the context of rural areas with concerns for the role of dynamic administration and supervision. Prerequisites: Admission to the M.S.W. Program, SWK 501, 510, 511, 520, 521, 522, 530, 540, 581, and 582. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY On-line, written assignments. COURSE RATIONALE: This advanced course prepares students for assuming leadership roles in human service and social change delivery systems. Social work managers, coordinators, supervisors, and community practitioners need a working knowledge of contemporary management practices and leadership skills. It is critical that leaders in the human services develop an effective style of leadership and acquire the competence and skills necessary to assist in the management of human services and social change organizations. COURSE GOALS: 1. Articulate principles of organization, administration, and strategic planning and community change tactics that promote social and economic justice, combat discrimination and oppression, and increase access to resources (EPAS 2.1.5; 2.1.8). Content: (a) social problem identification and problem-solving strategies, (b) definition and types of planning, (c) strategic planning and management, (d) program design and development, (e) developing action plans, (f) meeting strategies, (g) community assessment protocols and (h) community interface strategies 2. Identify sound management practices related to personnel, resource allocation, information technology, and decision-making that is based on scientific analysis, synthesis of empirical 2 data, evaluation outcomes, and other information (EPAS 2.1.6; 2.1.3). Content: (a) definitions and functions of management, (b) management as an evidence-based process, (c) comparisons of private, non-profit human service organizations and private businesses, (d) strategies for organizing work activities in organizations and (e)controlling and influencing staff behavior 3. Describe techniques of team-building, collaboration, coordination in organizational and community practice settings, and understanding of influences and implications of culture, geography, community, gender, religion, politics, ideology, and other identities and orientations on different world views (EPAS 2.1.9; 2.1.8). Content: (a) team building, (b)development of coalitions, (c)conflict resolution,(d)task group processes and dynamics, (e)social work in multicultural organizations and communities, (f) women and other under-represented groups in management and(g) Leadership collaboration in diverse communities 4. Identify theoretical principles of leadership and management, and interdisciplinary teams and define issues, collect data and develop interventions, taking into account different cultural identities and belief systems (EPAS 2.1.1; 2.1.10d). Content:(a) management theories and their historical origins, (b)concepts of leadership, organizations, and management, (d)multiculturalism and diversity issues in management and program administration, (e)knowledge and theories of cultures and people of color, (f)deficit and non-deficit theories/perspectives and implications for macro-practice, (g)networking, (h)boundary spanning, (i) futuring, (j) task group process and coalition leadership, (k) conflict management, (l) program development and (m) multidisciplinary teamwork EPAS Competencies EP 2.1.1- Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly. Social workers serve as representatives of the profession, its mission, and its core values. They know the profession’s history. Social workers commit themselves to the profession’s enhancement and to their own professional conduct and growth. EP 2.1.2- Educational Policy 2.1.2—Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. Social workers have an obligation to conduct themselves ethically and to engage in ethical decision making. Social workers are knowledgeable about the value base of the profession, its ethical standards, and relevant law. EP 2.1.3 - Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments. Social workers are knowledgeable about the principles of logic, scientific inquiry, and reasoned discernment. They use critical thinking augmented by creativity and curiosity. Critical thinking also requires the synthesis and communication of relevant information. EP 2.1.5 - Advance human rights and social and economic justice. Each person, regardless of position in society, has basic human rights, such as freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of living, health care, and education. Social workers recognize the global interconnections of oppression and are knowledgeable about theories of justice and 3 strategies to promote human and civil rights. Social work incorporates social justice practices in organizations, institutions, and society to ensure that these basic human rights are distributed equitably and without prejudice. EP 2.1.6 - Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research. Social workers use practice experience to inform research, employ evidence-based interventions, evaluate their own practice, and use research findings to improve practice, policy, and social service delivery. Social workers comprehend quantitative and qualitative research and understand scientific and ethical approaches to building knowledge. EP 2.1.8 - Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services. Social work practitioners understand that policy affects service delivery, and they actively engage in policy practice. Social workers know the history and current structures of social policies and services; the role of policy in service delivery; and the role of practice in policy development. EP 2.1.9 - Respond to contexts that shape practice. Social workers are informed, resourceful, and proactive in responding to evolving organizational, community, and societal contexts at all levels of practice. Social workers recognize that the context of practice is dynamic, and use knowledge and skill to respond proactively. EP 2.1.10 (d) - Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Professional practice involves the dynamic and interactive processes of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation at multiple levels. Social workers have the knowledge and skills to practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Practice knowledge includes identifying, analyzing, and implementing evidence-based interventions designed to achieve client goals; using research and technological advances; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; developing, analyzing, advocating, and providing leadership for policies and services; and promoting social and economic justice. Evaluation Social workers critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions EPAS Competency Associated Practice Behaviors: upon completion of the course students will be able to: EP 2.1.1 attend to professional roles and boundaries and use supervision and consultation. EP 2.1.2 make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics2 and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work, EP 2.1.3 4 distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge, and practice wisdom and demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues. EP 2.1.5 engage in practices that advance social and economic justice. EP 2.1.6 use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry and use research evidence to inform practice. EP 2.1.8 analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being; and collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action. EP 2.1.9 continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services; and provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services. EP 2.1.10 (b) Assessment • collect, organize, and interpret client data; • assess client strengths and limitations; • develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives; and • select appropriate intervention strategies GRADING SYSTEM Grade requirements are per Western New Mexico Catalog 2010-2011 p. 368 ATTENDANCE POLICY It is University policy than an instructor may drop a student from the class rolls when the student accumulates unexcused absences in excess of the number of credit hours offered for the course. Written explanation for any absence, which a student hopes to be considered “excused”, must be submitted in writing as soon as the student returns to class. I will follow University policy unless there are unusual, extenuating circumstances that are beyond the control of a student. There will be an additional written assignment due as make up at any time class is missed- excused or unexcused. 5 SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS Students with disabilities in need of accommodation should register with the Special Needs Office (JUANCB 210, Ext. 6498) at the beginning of the semester. With student permission, that office will notify instructors of any special equipment or services a student requires. POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING OFFICIAL EMAIL WNMU’s policy requires that all official communication be sent via Mustang Express. As a result, all emails related to your enrollment at WNMU and class communication – including changes in assignments and grades – will be sent to your wnmu.edu email address. It is very important that you access your Mustang Express e-mail periodically to check for correspondence from the University. If you receive most of your email at a different address you can forward your messages from Mustang Express to your other address. Example: Martin Classmember was assigned a WNMU email address of classmemberm12@wnmu.edu but Martin would rather receive his emails at his home email address of martinclass@yahoo.com Martin would follow the directions provided at http://www.wnmu.edu/campusdocs/direction%20for%20forwarding%20email.htm WNMU POLICY ON EMAIL PASSWORDS WNMU requires that passwords for access to all of the protected software, programs, and applications will be robust, including complexity in the number of characters required, the combination of characters required, and the frequency in which passwords are required to be changed. Minimum complexity shall include: Passwords shall contain at least six (6) characters. Passwords shall contain at least one capital (upper case) letter, and at least one symbol (numbers and characters such as @ # $ % & *). Passwords shall be changed at least every 90 days. (8/6/08) ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Each student shall observe standards of honesty and integrity in academic work completed at WNMU. Students will be penalized for violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Please refer to pages 60 and 61 of the 2008-2009 Catalog. Examples of violations such as plagiarizing (written) papers, cutting and pasting from the internet, and cheating on examinations shall not be tolerated. When it doubt about the honesty and integrity of an action discuss it with your instructor beforehand. To assist students in understanding and maintaining academic integrity in their written work the use of Turnitin.com will be a requirement in this class. REQUIRED TEXTS 6 Weinbach, R.W. & Taylor L.M. (2011). The Social Worker as Manager (6th Edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. ISBN-13 978-0-205-79277-1 paperback Dolgoff, R. (2005). Supervisory Practice in Human Services. Boston: Pearson. ISBN 0-205-40550-9 paperback COURSE EXPECTATIONS: 1. Students are expected to participate in developing a positive learning environment with the desire to learn. Full continuous attendance is essential to maximize individual and group learning. 2. Students are expected to be familiar with University and Department policies (WNMU &Department Student Handbooks). 3. Students are required to use APA style (5th ed.) for writing, citing and listing references. 4. Graduate level work includes an ability to synthesize one's experience and knowledge into an explication that illuminates theory and an understanding of the course material. The writing of papers is expected to be organized, succinct in conceptualization and syntax and grammatically correct. The following criteria will be used for all graded assignments: Quality and clarity of writing and organization; Comprehensiveness; The extent to which course concepts, discussion and readings are reflected in the writing; and Accuracy and specificity of content. ASSIGNMENTS Midterm - Organizational Analysis and Program Development Paper (100 points) Identify local social service agency and develop a paper the clearly responds to each area outlined below. 1. Social Service Agency Review (100 points) (EPAS 2.1.9; 2.1.6; 2.1.3) ii. I. Agency Overview a. Description of the Agency b. Number of employees c. Annual budget, number of years in existence Attachment 1: Organizational Chart (does not count in page length) II. Evaluate the Agency mission, vision and goals 1. Key elements in your organization’s mission statement, vision and goals 2. Is the mission statement clear, compelling, inspirational, and concise 3. Ways the organization communicated mission to its various stakeholders 4. Attachment 2: Copy of the agency’s mission, vision and goals (does not count in page length) III. Assess the environment, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. 1. Social, political, economic, and technological trends 2. How does diversity fit in the agency environment and plan? 7 3. How is cultural competency addressed? 4. Stakeholder expectations 5. Status of the agency’s strategic plan 6. Status of client relations 7. Program design and service delivery 8. Management Information Systems 9. Staffing & human resources 10. Leadership 11. Organization culture and change 12. Program Evaluation 13. Quality of working life (e.g. employee relationships and functioning) 14. Manner in which workplace problems are addressed (e.g. discrimination, bullying & harassment) Comment on key strengths and weaknesses in each section. Note any prior or current efforts to address any of them. Use examples to illustrate particularly strong or weak areas. IV. Identify critical issues facing the organization 1. What area needs attention and/or development? 2. Why does this area need attention and/or development? 3. Assess the financial resources and funding opportunities. Final . Issues in Supervision (100 points) (EPAS 2.1.10 a-d; 2.1.1cf; 2.1.2b.; 2.1.9ab;) "You've gotta serve somebody" Zimmerman, R. (1979). Using your own experience as supervisee and/or supervisor develop a case study that exemplifies a problematic supervisory scenario and how you would ameliorate the problem refer to Dolgoff (2005) and other literature to explain what happened, why, and how your experience in this course has contributed to your understanding. 8-10 pages. GRADING SCALE: 90- 100 80-89 70-79 60-69 A B C D Point Values Chapter Questions Mini Papers Midterm Final Total 10 % 10 % 40 % 40 % 8 COURSE OUTLINE (EPAS COMPETENCY NUMBERS FOLLOW EACH SUBJECT) Date 1. Subject Human Service Organizations EP 2.1.8ab; 2.1.5c 2. Human Services Management EP 2.1.6ab 3 Historical Approaches EP 2.1.9ab Readings Weinbach & Taylor 1, 2 Weinbach & Taylor 3 Assignments 1. Student introduction: Write to the year or status in MSW program, supervisor experience if any, practice experience if any, any aspirations to become SW administrator or supervisor, and any other information about self you would like to share with the class. (Post in assignments tab) 5 points 2. Chapter Questions - Respond to each of the discussion questions chapter 1 pg 19 and 2 pg. 31 in Weinback and Taylor (Post in assignment tab) (10 points for each chapter) Mini Paper - Write a 3-5 page paper that details your personal view(s) of the hierarchal structure of most social services organizations. Respond to the following: a. Beliefs regarding processes that are used to promote people to supervisory positions. b. Beliefs regarding the misuse of power by supervisors c. Beliefs that gender plays in access and opportunities for advancement to administrative or supervisory roles. d. Provide an example of an example of an excellent supervisor and a inefficient or poor supervisor. Post in assignment tab) (20points) 1.Chapter Questions- Respond to each question on pg. 65 (10 points) 2.Mini Paper - Write a 2-4 page response paper to the question: 9 4 Leading, Planning, Influencing Weinbach & Taylor 4, 5, 6 Why is Contingency Theory a good match for social work services organizations? (15 points) 1.Chapter Questions – Respond to each question on pages (98,119,126) (10 points for each chapter ) 2.Mini Paper – Application of theory/knowledge to practice. Refer to page 127 Box 6. Based on the provided case study write a: I. Policy Rule Procedure II. information III. Advice IV. Directive V. Example (20 points) 5 6 7 8 9 10 Organizing, Fostering Diversity Weinbach & Taylor 7, 8 Motivation, Professional Growth EP 2.1.1cf Finance and Technology, Change Management EP 2.1.3ac; 2.1.6ab SPRING BREAK Midterm Paper Weinbach & Taylor 9,10,11 Weinbach & Taylor 12,13,14 Supervisor Functions, Roles, Tasks in Context EP 2.1.3ac Dolgoff 1, 2 1.Chapter Questions- Respond to questions on pages 164 & 190. (10 points for each chapter) 2.Mini Paper- Application Exercise refer to page 179 Box 8.1 How would your supervisory approach differ among the 6 different personnel types listed in Box 8.1 (2-4 pages) 20 points Prepare for Midterm Prepare for Midterm Midterm Due 1. Interview a social service agency supervisor and ask the following question: “What do 10 you believe is/are your function(s) as a supervisor?”. Identify which of the eleven main supervisory functions listed on page 4 Figure 1.1 your interviewee lists or refers to, and which ones she/he does not. Did your interviewee miss a function that you found surprising or did they list a function that was not on the list that you found interesting? (15 points) 2. Chapter questions answer each question on page 23 (10 points) 11 Supervisory Process, Authority, Power, Ethics EP 2.1.2b Dolgoff 3,4 1. Chapter questions pages 38, 52 (10 points each chapter) 2. Mini paper Application to practice 2-5 pages. 20 points Scenario: You are a case manager in a community mental health program and work with 10 other case managers with whom you have worked with for 3 years. Most of your peers you have developed a friendly rapport and work well with all the case managers. Explain how you would transition from being in a nonsupervisory position to promotion to a supervisory position. Explain how you would deal with your relationships with your peers and how you would assert your new power and authority. 12 Relationships; Modes, Methods and Techniques EP 2.1.10d; 2.1.9ab Dolgoff 5, 6 1. Chapter questions (10 points) 2. Make contact with one of your classmates via phone or skpye and role play an employment interview. Change roles prepare individual response papers describing your process, feelings 11 13 14 15 16 Unit Planning, Assessment, Motivation EP 2.1.6ab Practice Issues EP 2.1.10 a-d Time Management, Performance Appraisal, Consultation EP 2.1.8a Evaluation EP2.1.10d Dolgoff 7, 8, 9 and what you learned. (20 points) 1. chapter questions (10 points) Dolgoff 10,11,12 Work on final paper Dolgoff 13,14,15 Work on final paper Issues in Supervision Paper Due (EPAS 2.1.10 a-d; 2.1.1cf; 2.1.2b.; 2.1.9ab) SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY As professional social workers it is our responsibility to continually grow and develop through professional study. The following represents SOME of the many additional reading material you can use in this valuable pursuit. Gender & Diversity Issues Daly, A., (Ed.) (1998). Workplace diversity: Issues & perspectives. Washington, D.C.: NASW Press. 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