22902289 - MODELS AND TOOLS FOR MANAGING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE

First of all, the course provides the theoretical-interpretative tools necessary for the understanding of some social aspects relevant to the profession of social worker. Then, the course make the students to get the ability to practically apply the theoretical acquired skills, translating them into an action / social service project.Through the study of “Models and Tools for Personal Services Manage-ment” the student will be able to achieve the following training objectives.
- Knowledge and understanding: learning the technical skills and strategies to work in the different areas of social service and being prepared to use the theoretical and practical tools based on the values and ethics of the profes-sion.
- Applying knowledge and understanding: improve use of traditional and inno-vative professional models and tools to work effectively with service users.
- Making autonomy judgements: developing critical thinking and reflective skills to be used in every moment of professional action.
- Communication skills: learning the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication in all social services areas. Furthermore, the need to use communication to build relationships, create solutions and to negotiate plans for service users.
- Learning ability: learning the skills and improving the tools necessary to suc-cessfully attend and pass post-graduate courses and to continue with pro-fessional development.
How to link with other teachings
1- 1- Metodi e Tecniche del Servizio Sociale I
2- Metodi e Tecniche del Servizio Sociale II
3- La Ricerca e il Servizio Sociale+Stage
4- Laboratorio Analisi Valutativa di un Servizio Sociale
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Programme

General issues
The evolution of the social state
The principle of subsidiarity: between values and organizational practices
The challenge to social services: between managerial drives and a cultural of solidarity
The construction of interlinked partnerships
The social services data system: monitoring and evaluation
Personnel management
Conflict management

Special Applications
Introduction to restorative justice
Essentials of the national and international legal framework
Juvenile law, prisons, and service systems for adults and minors
Models and instruments in restorative justice: from mediation to conferencing
The mediation process: feasibility analysis, meeting management, reparation agreement
Essentials of victimology
Areas of application: mediation in schools, social mediation, family mediation, alternative care mediation


Core Documentation

References
Marco Cau, Graziano Maino, Progettare in partnership, Maggioli, 2017
Angelina Di Prinzio (acura di) IL SERVIZIO SOCIALE TRA ESIGENZE DI MANAGEMENTE IDENTITÀ PROFESSIONALE Modelli e strumenti per la gestione dei servizi alla persona
Dispensa sulla Giustizia riparativa


Type of evaluation

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