Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Planning and development of resources and social services, programs and projects
Course Code
LUSDK_267
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Mārtiņš Moors
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the planning and development of social services based on evidence - based practice and the relationship between micro - macro level social work practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Must know the Latvian social security system, as well as know the organization of social assistance and social services in the municipality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To formulate the social problem to be solved and to perform analyzes of the social problem; understand the importance of justification and evidence in the administration of social services and decision-making; to name and describe the essential elements of the social program and the components forming the framework of the social service. To analyze the compliance of social programs and social services with the set social policy goals and the social problem to be solved.
Skills
1.Obtain data on the needs of the target group on the basis of which to define the social problem to be solved and the goals and tasks of the social service / social program. Obtain and provide evidence of the client's material and social situation (micro level), as well as the results of the social service process and impact (output, outcome); to integrate knowledge of evidence-based social work practices into the development of social services.
Competences
1.Develop a description of the social service. Implement evidence-based practices in the development and administration of social services. To evaluate the process and results of social services.
Assessment
Individual work
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The final test for students is designed as a test and a written test on the understanding of theoretical material. Practical work is based on solving situations and preparing a description of social service (problem to be solved, characteristics of the target group, goals of social service, tasks, activities, evaluation). Students' independent work is related to the topics of the lecture course, such as analysis of a social problem, collection of data and evidence about the needs of the target group, development of a data collection plan, etc.
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Examination
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The evaluation takes into account the attendance of lectures, the quality of practical work and homework, integrating the theoretical material given in the lecture.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Resources in social work. The concept and essence of social service and social program
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Resources in social work. The concept and essence of social service and social program
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The principle of justification, the role of justification in public administration and social work.
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The principle of justification, the role of justification in public administration and social work.
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Evidence-based social work practice
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Evidence at the micro level and their contribution to macro level activities: In the process of providing social assistance and social services, in the process of social work with an individual case
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Evidence at the micro level and their contribution to macro level activities: In the process of providing social assistance and social services, in the process of social work with an individual case
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Development of an evaluable social program. Elements of the social program and the framework of the social service.
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Development of an evaluable social program. Elements of the social program and the framework of the social service.
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Social problem, its features. Analysis and definition of social problem.
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Needs assessment of the target group
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Selection of clients, first contact and cooperation partners in the client's selection process
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Defining the purpose and tasks of the social service (service boundaries)
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Activity indicators: process criteria
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Evaluation in social work. Results and measurement of the results
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Evaluation in social work. Results and measurement of the results
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Dissemination of results and "stakeholder" interests.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Resources in social work. The concept and essence of social service and social program
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Auditorium
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Resources in social work. The concept and essence of social service and social program
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The principle of justification, the role of justification in public administration and social work.
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On site
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Auditorium
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The principle of justification, the role of justification in public administration and social work.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Evidence-based social work practice
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On site
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Auditorium
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Evidence-based social work practice
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Evidence at the micro level and their contribution to macro level activities: In the process of providing social assistance and social services, in the process of social work with an individual case
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Evidence at the micro level and their contribution to macro level activities: In the process of providing social assistance and social services, in the process of social work with an individual case
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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1
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Topics
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Development of an evaluable social program. Elements of the social program and the framework of the social service.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Development of an evaluable social program. Elements of the social program and the framework of the social service.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Social problem, its features. Analysis and definition of social problem.
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Social problem, its features. Analysis and definition of social problem.
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Needs assessment of the target group
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Auditorium
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Needs assessment of the target group
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Auditorium
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Selection of clients, first contact and cooperation partners in the client's selection process
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On site
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Auditorium
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Selection of clients, first contact and cooperation partners in the client's selection process
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Defining the purpose and tasks of the social service (service boundaries)
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Defining the purpose and tasks of the social service (service boundaries)
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Activity indicators: process criteria
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Auditorium
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Activity indicators: process criteria
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On site
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Auditorium
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Evaluation in social work. Results and measurement of the results
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Auditorium
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Evaluation in social work. Results and measurement of the results
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Auditorium
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Dissemination of results and "stakeholder" interests.
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Auditorium
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Dissemination of results and "stakeholder" interests.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Social work theories and methods / edited by Mel Gray, Stephen A. Webb. 2nd edition. London: Sage, 2013. - xv, 304 lpp. Īpaši: Sue White ; Evidence-based practice
2.
Social workers' desk reference / Kevin Corcoran, Editor-in-Chief, Albert R. Roberts, Founding Editor-in-Chief. Third edition. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, ©2015. - xxxv, 1438 lpp., Īpaši: XV. Evidence-based practice
3.
Aveyard H, Sharp P. A Beginner's Guide To Evidence-Based Practice In Health And Social Care Professions [e-book]. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education; 2013. Available from: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), Ipswich, MA. Accessed October 9, 2017. – 185.pp.
4.
Grinnell, Richard M., et al. Program Evaluation for Social Workers: Foundations of Evidence-Based Programs, Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central
5.
Chambers, E. Donald. Social Policy and Social Programs: A Method for the Practical Public Policy Analist / Donald E. Chambers. – Pearson, 2013. (Īpaši: sociālās programmas elementi)
6.
Moors, Mārtiņš. Sociālā darba iespējas sociālo problēmu aktualizēšanā / Sociālais Darbs Latvijā, 1. 2020. 9.-19. lpp.
7.
Penin L. An Introduction to Service Design: Designing the Invisible. Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2018.
Additional Reading
1.
Jamrozik, Adam. The sociology of social problems: theoretical perspectives and methods of intervention / Adam Jamrozik and Luisa Nocella. Cambridge, U.K., New York: Cambridge University Press, 1998. 241 p.
2.
Sociālo pakalpojumu un sociālās palīdzības likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 168, 19.11.2002.
3.
Briede J. Administratīvā akta apstrīdēšana augstākā iestādē. Jurista vārds. 22.03.2005. Nr. 11 (366)
4.
Briede J. Administratīvā akta forma un sastāvdaļas// Jurista vārds. 17.02.2004. Nr. 6 (311)
5.
Moors M. Sociālās palīdzības un sociālo pakalpojumu attīstības tendences Rīgā. Bibliogr.: 39.lpp. un zemsvītras piezīmēs. Sociālais darbs: izglītība, pētniecība, prakse 2017, 25.-39.lpp.
6.
Ministru kabineta 2019. gada 2. aprīļa noteikumi Nr. 138 "Noteikumi par sociālo pakalpojumu saņemšanu". Latvijas Vēstnesis, 68, 04.04.2019.
7.
Ministru kabineta 2020. gada 17. decembra noteikumi Nr. 809 "Noteikumi par mājsaimniecības materiālās situācijas izvērtēšanu un sociālās palīdzības saņemšanu". Latvijas Vēstnesis, 248, 23.12.2020.
8.
Administratīvā procesa likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, 164, 14.11.2001. (īpaši 2.sadaļa pierādījumi un 67.pants. Administratīvā akta forma un sastāvdaļas)
9.
Administratīvais process: likums, prakse, komentāri. Rakstu krājums. –R: Latvijas Vēstnesis, 357 lpp.
10.
Briede J. Administratīvais akts. Rīga, Latvijas vēstnesis, 2003.
11.
Osis J. Pierādījumi, pieredze, intuīcija - efektīvas sociālā darba prakses instrumenti: [par sociālā darba vadību]. Bibliogr. zemsvītras piezīmēs: 33.-36.lpp. Sociālais Darbs Latvijā, Nr.2 (2019), 33.-36.lpp.
12.
Osis J. Evaluation of Efficiency in Social Work Practice and Supervision: Empirical Approach. Proceedings of Latvian Christian Academy, Vol. 4 (2016), p.221-233.
13.
Moors M. Jaunu sociālo pakalpojumu attīstīšana / Sociālais Darbs Latvijā, Nr.1 (2016), 41.-45.lpp.
14.
Yeager K, Roberts A. Foundations Of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice [e-book]. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2006. Available from: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost), Ipswich, MA. Accessed October 10, 2017. 440.pp.
15.
Fraser, Mark W., et al. Intervention Research: Developing Social Programs. Oxford University Press USA - OSO, 2009. ProQuest Ebook Central
16.
Royse, David, et al. Needs Assessment. Oxford University Press USA - OSO, 2009. ProQuest Ebook Central
17.
Hoggarth, Liz, and Hilary Comfort. A Practical Guide to Outcome Evaluation, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010. ProQuest Ebook Central