Human Service Intervention

Course aim

To enable the student to critically analyse situations for human service intervention and select appropriate practice approaches that reflect knowledge of core human service practice principles.

Course content

The generalist practice context; ethical and cultural competence; practice perspectives (in particular: strengths and ecosystems perspectives), principles and theories; crisis intervention; grief and loss; intervention frameworks; the empowerment-based practice process: data collection, assessment, service planning, formulating intervention strategies; service plan implementation and coordination; monitoring and evaluation.

Textbook(s)

Miley, K, O'Melia, M, DuBois, B. 2013, Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach, 7th edition, Pearson, USA

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online)	N/A x 13 weeks
External (On-campus workshop)	N/A x 2 days
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE
External (Online)	N/A x 13 wees
External (On-campus workshop)	N/A x 2 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Intervention plan, Tutorial/workshop activities (continuous assessment)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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