Legislation and Organisation of Social ServicesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student

• understands the general and specific legislation governing social services and their interdependencies
• is able to apply the legislation and key guidelines governing social service work
• is aware of the legal protection mechanisms available to social services clients
• is familiar with the services under the Social Welfare Act
• understands the client process and can identify the client's service needs and corresponding services.

Content

• Key general legislation and service systems in social welfare

• Hierarchy of norms: constitution, general legislation, special legislation, regulations, guidelines

• Client legal protection: complaints, appeals and other legal remedies

• Client process in social welfare

• Clients with special needs

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.