Social service work (5 cr)

Objective

The students are familiar with the most important Finnish legislation guiding social services and the hierarchy of norms in social welfare. They are familiar with the overall social security system. The students recognize the client's resources and can draw up a client plan together with the client. The students are familiar with different models of service guidance. They can apply the regulations and key guidelines governing the work of Bachelors of Social Services.

Content

Social Welfare Act, Act on the Status and Rights of Social Welfare Clients, Act on Disability Services and Assistance. The service system in the work of a Bachelor of Social Services. The hierarchy of standards: constitution, general laws, special laws, decrees, instructions. A service user’s legal protections, reminders, complaints, and appeals. A service user’s responsibility, resources and network mapping. Assessment of service needs and models of service coordination. Persons in need of special support. Case planning. Documentation with the service user and processing documents.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.