This assessment is designed to develop students' theoretical understanding of organisational practice and highlight the knowledge and skills required for organisational practice in human services.

Product

According to Jones and May (1992) 'social and welfare work as practised in Australia is an organisational as well as a professional activity'. They argue that organisations are central in determining and influencing almost every aspect of professional practice.

In essay format with reference to the first two chapters of Jones and May (1992) and course readings students are required to compare and contrast two of the theoretical perspectives presented regarding organisational analysis and explore this statement with reference to social work practice. Your paper needs to include;

• A description of how organisational contexts influence social work practice. This description should consider the influence of social, political, policy and cultural contexts on human services.
• A description of each theoretical perspective.
• The similarities and differences between the two perspectives.
• The relevancy and appropriateness of each perspective to human service practice and social work values and ethics.
• The appropriateness of each perspective to human services working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• The limitations and usefulness of each perspective and any considerations or strategies social workers might then employ as a result of these.

While the Jones and May (1992) chapters are central to this paper, you are required to demonstrate broader reading and research on this topic. Appropriate referencing (Harvard) is required.

Word Limit

2000 words (excluding references and appendices). You must remain within 10% of the word limit (maximum 1% of the mark will be deducted for every 100 words over or below).

• Demonstrates knowledge of organisational contexts and its influence on social work practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organisational concepts and theories. Compares and contrasts two organisational theories and describes the relevancy and appropriateness of these to human service practice, social work values and ethics, and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Identifies the limitations and usefulness of each theory and the strategies and or considerations social workers would need to employ as a result of these.
• Demonstrates ability to produce a well written and structured essay within the word limit with correct grammar, spelling (Macquarie), punctuation and referencing (Harvard).

This assessment is designed to develop students' knowledge of human service organisations' processes and structures.

Role of Student

You are a social work student researching and analysing a human service organisation in your community that employs social workers. Drawing on your developing understanding of organisational theory and practice this term, present a 7-9 minute presentation on a human service organisation of your choice based on your personal/professional areas of interest from the list below.

• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support
• Migrant & Refugee support
• Domestic Violence
• Disability
• Child & Family support
• Community Development
• Mental Health

It must be a non-government organisation; however funding could be provided by government or non-government sources. Your presentation needs to provide an overview of the organisation and its key aspects drawing on topics and readings studied this term in organisational practice for human services, together with your own research and reading of the chosen organisation. This might include researching and analysing the organisation's website and publications, followed by a short structured interview with a social worker in the organisation. Please note: An interview with a social worker is only a suggestion and not an assessment requirement, acknowledging student and organisational contexts that might make this impracticable. Prior to directly contacting an organisation students are required to carefully read the Student Preparation for Organisational Contact document located on the course Moodle site.

Product - Presentation in Zoom

Your organisational presentation should include:

• A background of the organisation, the organisation's philosophy, mission statements, values, goals, structure, environment, technology, culture, and theory informing the organisation. Your presentation will form the background and introduction of your Assessment 3 - Organisational Analysis.
• The role of social workers in the organisation and how it aligns with professional values and ethics.
• As a conclusion include a brief reflection of your research to date and the aspects of the organisation and or role of social workers that were surprising and or a particular interest to you.
• An engaging and professional PowerPoint as visual aide to the presentation. You are required to submit your PowerPoint presentation to Moodle the day before your presentation.

Presentation

• Presentations will take place in week 9. Students are required to register for a presentation session time on Moodle. Session dates and times will be made available on Moodle in week 3. There will be a maximum number of presentations allocated to each session time. Students are expected to remain for the duration of all student presentations in the session time. Presentations will be recorded for marking purposes only.
• Students are able to work in pairs or groups of three for this assessment task and prepare a joint presentation and PowerPoint submission. In choosing this option students are responsible for organising and coordinating the student partnership and notifying the course coordinator by email. Students are advised to carefully read suggestions for working in groups located on Moodle. Please note: Assessment 3 is an individual student submission.
• Presentations will be 7-9 minutes in duration. All presentations must remain within this time range or penalties will apply (maximum 1% of the mark will be deducted for every minute below or over the time range).
• Students are required to submit their PowerPoint presentation on Moodle by 5 pm AEST the day before their presentation.
• Further instructions on this assessment task including presenting in Zoom will be provided by the course coordinator on Moodle and in an Assessment 2 Q & A Zoom session.

• Demonstrates an understanding of organisational concepts and clearly presents the key aspects of the chosen human service organisation.
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of social workers in the chosen organisation and how it aligns with professional values and ethics.
• Demonstrates ability to reflect on findings and identify insights gained from research of a human service organisation.
• Demonstrates ability to clearly and creatively present knowledge and ideas within time range. Produces a PowerPoint presentation as a visual aide that uses correct grammar, spelling (Macquarie), punctuation and referencing (Harvard).

This assessment is designed to develop student's analysis of organisational context, processes, structures and practice.

Product

In report format you will build on your organisational presentation in Assessment 2 and provide an analysis of your chosen organisation that includes:

• A background and introduction of the organisation that details the key aspects of the organisation. It is expected this section of the report will be drawn from your Assessment 2 presentation.
• An analysis of how the key aspects of the organisation are integrated and reflected in the organisation's delivery of human services, and align with social work values and ethics.
• The identification and evaluation of factors that support and challenge the organisation in its achievement of the organisational philosophy and goals and social work and ethics, and the impact of these on services, staff and service users, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and communities. This analysis should include an understanding of the social, political, policy and cultural context influencing organisational and professional practice.
• The skills, strategies and knowledge required of social workers to work effectively in this organisational context.
• Strategies necessary for professional self-care in this organisational context.

Please note: Resources on report writing can be located on the course Moodle site. Additionally the course coordinator will provide further instructions about this assessment task in an Assessment 3 Q & A collaborate session.

Word Limit

1500 - 2000 words (excluding references and appendices). You must remain within 10% of the word limit (maximum 1% of the overall mark will be deducted for every 100 words over or below).

Appropriate referencing (Harvard) is required.

• Clearly describes and analyses the key aspects of the chosen organisation.
• Demonstrates how the key organisational aspects are integrated and reflected in the delivery of human services and align with social work values and ethics.
• Identifies and evaluates factors that support and challenge the organisation in its achievement of the organisational philosophy and goals and social work values and ethics, and the impact of these on service delivery, staff and service users, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Identifies organisational skills, strategies and knowledge for social work practice and professional self-care in the chosen human service organisation.
• Demonstrates ability to produce a well written and structured report that integrates literature and research within the word limit with correct grammar, spelling (Macquarie), punctuation and referencing (Harvard).