Management and Leadership in Social Work

A Competency-Based Approach

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

AvTodd W. Rofuth,Julie M. Piepenbring,MSW Rofuth, Todd W., DSW,LCSW Piepenbring, Julie M., PhD,Todd W. Dsw Rofuth,Todd W. DSW MSW Rofuth,Julie M. LCSW Piepenbring

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Full of expert guidance on leadership and management, this unique book is geared specifically to the needs of social work administrators, educators and practitioners in both academic and agency settings. The contents are fully comprehensive and encompass both theoretical approaches to management and leadership plus a wide variety of practical strategies that can be directly applied to practice.Topics blend the art and science of leadership and management and incorporate all competencies and practice behaviors required by Network for Social Work Management (NSWM) and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). These include understanding different leadership styles, practicing self-reflection and self-care, methods to motivate teams and mentor others, developing strategic plans, understanding financial management, marketing, fundraising, human resources, program evaluations, community collaboration, and much more. Additionally, the text illustrates the parallels/disparities between social work practice skills, knowledge, and ethics, and those of leadership and management. Instructor resources include PowerPoints for each chapter, lecture notes, and sample syllabi. Print version of the book includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents.KEY FEATURES:Geared specifically to the needs of social work educators and practitioners in academic and agency settingsIncorporates all competencies and practice behaviors required by NSWM and CSWE as cited in each chapterDiscusses the differences between management and leadership along with best practicesFosters knowledge and skill development through the use of competency-based real-life cases, self-reflective exercises, and thought-provoking questionsOffers examples of how to motivate and work with different age cohorts, community groups, and other stakeholdersAddresses the challenges of financial management and fundraisingExhibits specific problem-solving and decision-making strategies

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-05-24
Mått178 x 254 x 33 mm
Vikt1 014 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor548
FörlagSpringer Publishing Co Inc
ISBN9780826130679

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Dr. Todd Rofuth has been Chairperson of the Social Work Department for 18 years, a professor at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) for 28 years and was the former Director of the Urban Studies Program for ten years.Julie M. Piepenbring has taught in the Social Work department at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) for over six years as an adjunct professor and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Social Work department at the College of Saint Rose.

Part 1: Executive Leadership in Social WorkChapter 1: Leadership and Management Theory in Social WorkChapter 2: Best Leadership and Management Practices in Social WorkChapter 3: Effective Communication and Marketing the Organization for Social WorkersChapter 4: Making Meetings Productive and Working with Groups for Social WorkersChapter 5: Problem Solving and Decision Making in Social WorkChapter 6: Developing and Motivating Staff in Social WorkChapter 7: Professional Development in Leadership and Management in Social WorkChapter 8: Managing Organizational Functions for Social WorkersPart 2: Resource Management Practices in Social WorkChapter 9: Accountability in Social Work.Chapter 10: Human Resource Functions in a Social Work EnvironmentChapter 11: Supervising Staff in a Social Work EnvironmentChapter 12: Management Information Systems and Managing Technology for Social Work EnvironmentsChapter 13: Financial Management in Social WorkPart 3: Strategic Management and Administrative Skills for Organizational Growth and Success in a Social Work EnvironmentChapter 14: Strategic Planning in a Social Work EnvironmentChapter 15: Designing and Assessing Programs for Social WorkBy Stephen Monroe Tomczak, Julie Piepenbring, and Todd RofuthChapter 16: Strategic Resource Development in a Social Work EnvironmentPart 4: Community CollaborationChapter 17: Community Collaboration for Social WorkersBy Stephen Monroe Tomczak, Julie Piepenbring, and Todd RofuthAppendix A: Book Outline by Parts and Domains from the Network for Social Work Management and the Council on Social Work Education Competencies and Practice Behaviors by ChaptersAppendix B: The Network for Social Work Management (NSWM) Human Services Management Competencies and Practice BehaviorsAppendix C: The Council on Social Work Education Competencies