Download or read book Designing and Managing Programs written by Peter M. Kettner and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fifth Edition of the classic Designing and Managing Programs for human services helps readers grasp the meaning and significance of measuring performance and evaluating outcomes. The authors, all leaders in the field, incorporate the principles of effectiveness-based planning as they address the steps of designing, implementing, and evaluating a human services program at the local agency level. Meaningful examples at every stage of the process—from problem analysis and needs assessment to evaluating effectiveness and calculating costs—enhance reader understanding of how concepts are implemented in the real world.
Download or read book The Handbook of Human Services Management written by Rino J. Patti and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on an effectiveness-driven approach to management in the human services, Rino J. Patti's The Handbook of Human Services Management, Second Edition explores the latest information on practice innovations, theoretical perspectives, and empirical research to provide an essential perspective on what managers do to create and sustain organizations that deliver high quality, effective services to consumers. Offering the most comprehensive coverage of human services management available today, this second edition includes 24 chapters authored by distinguished practitioners and scholars in human services management: 10 that are entirely new and 14 that have been extensively revised. The Handbook is accompanied by an Instructor's Manual.
Download or read book Managing the Challenges in Human Service Organizations written by Michael J. Austin and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing the Challenges in Human Service Organizations: A Casebook offers current and aspiring human service managers a view into the kinds of experiences they will likely encounter to better prepare them for the world they are about to enter. The cases are inspired by real situations and are designed to encourage students to determine how they would act and work towards a resolution of the dilemmas presented. Key Features Simulates administrative dilemmas through cases that offer different aspects of agency administration and replicate aspects of actual practice Levels the learning field for students entering graduate human service management programs with different managerial experiences Orients students to the challenges of management by helping them develop mental models linked to the values of client-centered administration Helps students develop a beginning sense of competence and understanding of managerial work while refining their analytic skills Offers the opportunity for repeated learning opportunities using different analytical frameworks Supplements fieldwork by providing more time to reflect and consider a broader array of alternatives than is found in most field experiences Intended Audience This book is ideally suited as a supplemental text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in social work and counseling, as well as a much-needed reference for human services supervisors and practitioners.
Download or read book Effectively Managing Human Service Organizations written by Ralph Brody and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Third Edition, Effectively Managing Human Service Organizations continues to provide invaluable advice for achieving managerial success. Ralph Brody dissects and diagnoses common workplace dilemmas, arming practicing managers with the skills to implement positive changes in their organizations. While retaining much of the valuable information from the previous editions, the Third Edition adds up-to-date information and ideas to chapters on developing leadership, planning strategically, solving organizational problems, addressing challenging employee situations, monitoring financial statements, improving internal and external communications, and obtaining funding from private foundations. Easy to read, the book contains hundreds of real-life examples and specific guidance in developing skills necessary to manage large and small organizations.
Download or read book Effectively Managing and Leading Human Service Organizations written by Ralph Brody and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fourth Edition, Effectively Managing and Leading Human Service Organizations continues to provide invaluable creative ideas for achieving managerial success. Authors Ralph Brody and Murali Nair dissect and diagnose common workplace dilemmas, offering current and future managers the skills to implement positive changes in organizations large and small. Easy-to-read, this book connects a conceptual framework and essential managerial practices with hundreds of real-life examples and case studies of applied managerial skills in organizational settings.
Download or read book Handbook on Human Service Administration written by Jack Rabin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1988-05-27 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing theories and concepts essential for human services administration, this book covers organization theory and management, budgeting and financial management, personnel administration and labor relations, laws and regulations, innovation and change, and data administration and information systems. The author explores bioethics and managing "Babies Doe," legal right to refuse treatment, nursing home payments, and more. He applies important general concepts to specific concerns such as organizational structure and service delivery arrangements, internal financial planning, innovations in drug services delivery, and implementing medical information systems.
Download or read book Management of Human Service Programs written by Judith A. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces students to the theory and practice of managerial and leadership functions, with a practical approach that provides important guidelines for working within agencies. The authors address important topics germane to management and administration, including evidence-based and empirically supported practice, challenges of management, environments of human service agencies, program design, organizational theory and design, human resources, supervisory relationships, finances, information systems, program evaluation, organizational change, leadership, and achieving and maintaining organizational excellence. To help illustrate specific issues, the authors have included case examples throughout the text. In addition, a new running case set at the Grandview Community Center helps students see each issue more clearly because it takes place against the backdrop of a single setting. Reflection questions encourage students to consider how they would handle the scenario.
Download or read book Human Services Management written by David M. Austin and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assists participants in human service organizations in understanding the dynamics that are shaping such organizations. Austin's comprehensive analysis of human services management examines the historical development and program structures of such organizations; their stakeholders, including users, personnel, funders, and policy boards; and the organizational processes of accountability and dealing with change.
Download or read book Excellence in Human Service Organization Management written by Peter M. Kettner and published by Pearson. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An integrated model for management and administrative practice. Excellence in Human Service Organization Management, 2/e provides guidelines to insure internal consistency within Human Service Organizations. Integrated in management theory, the model presented in the text is adapted to human service organizations generally and social work issues specifically. The text first identifies problems in organizational functioning as well as proposes what managers need to do to put their organizations back on track toward excellence. Then it guides managers through a plan to bring employees on board and continuously nurture them so they identify their success with that of the organization. Standards for Excellence Series -- Designed to help students advance their knowledge, values, and skills, the Standards for Excellence Series assists students in associated CSHSE's National Standards to all levels of human service practice. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Identify problems in organizational functioning. Recognize what managers need to do to get organizations on the track for excellence. Understand what employees need to do to help the overall well-being of an organization.
Download or read book Financial Management for Human Service Administrators written by Lawrence L. Martin and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Martin’s practical text continues to provide a solid grounding of financial management for human services and social work students and professionals, while maintaining a concise and approachable style. Starting with a foundation of the basics of financial management, a comprehensive overview includes topics such as budgeting systems; financial accounting and the interpretation and analysis of financial statements; performance measures; forecasting of revenues, expenses, and caseloads; fee setting; government contracts and grants; fund development; risk management; and auditing. Readers apply the concepts, principles, and tools introduced in each chapter through case studies and exercises that encourage mastery of the content in real-world situations.
Download or read book Measuring the Performance of Human Service Programs written by Lawrence L. Martin and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Government and nongovernmental human service organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that their programs work. As stakeholders demand more accountability, human service organizations are increasingly utilizing performance accountability and performance measurement as a way of demonstrating the efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of their programs. Measuring the Performance of Human Service Programs, Second Edition examines the reasons why performance measurement has become the major method of performance accountability today. In this second edition of their classic work, Martin & Kettner explain in detail how to develop and utilize output, quality, and outcome performance measures in human service programs. Special attention is given to the four types of outcome performance measures: numeric counts, standardized measures, level of functioning (LOF) scales and client satisfaction.
Download or read book Designing and Managing Programs Proposal Writing Managing the Challenges in Human Service Organizations The Handbook of Human Services Management written by Peter M. Kettner and published by Sage Publications. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essential Handbook for Human Service Leaders written by Tim Nolan and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Handbook for Human Service Leaders is a first of its kind manual for supervisors and managers at all levels. The book focuses on tried and tested methods to help supervisors increase managerial credibility, both internally and externally. The Essential Handbook for Human Service Leaders is a must have for supervisors at all levels. "What makes The Essential Handbook for Human Service Leaders unique is that it covers the elements of supervising and is specifically applied to human services. Thanks for tackling this as this is an area I have long seen as something we still are missing the mark on." Eva Horner, COO Heartland for Children "The Essential Handbook for Human Service Leaders is packed with practical information and ideas designed to improve performance and outcomes in human service organizations. The book is an important addition to the field and should be recommended reading for new and experienced leaders." Robert Barker, MSW Retired Human Services Executive "You have put together a comprehensive overview of critical issues for human service leaders that is brief, clear, and to the point." Dave Bundy, President and CEO of Children's Home Society of Florida The authors are available for leadership trainings on a variety of topics and can be reached via email at: [email protected] www.HumanServicesLeadership.org
Download or read book Social Administration An introduction to human services management written by Simon Slavin and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring pragmatic guidelines for all administrators and practitioners in the social services, this book presents both theory and case materials to give the student of social administration a textured understanding of the social agency and its dilemmas and walks the student through the very practical daily problems and challenges. Published in two parts: Volume 1: An Introduction to Human Services Management Volume 2: Managing Finances, Personnel, and Information in Human Services
Download or read book Human Services as Complex Organizations written by Yeheskel Hasenfeld and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hasenfeld has done it again. An excellent collection of essays on many of the most important trends and issues involving human service organizations." —Mayer N. Zald, Professor (emeritus), Sociology, Social Work, and Management, University of Michigan The Second Edition of this best-selling text provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art perspective on human service organizations. This vanguard collection weaves the latest theoretical and empirical studies in macro theory with contemporary examples from hospitals, schools, social service organizations, mental health centers, and public welfare agencies. Blending theory with application, this outstanding anthology highlights the moral choices and accomplishments made by human service organizations. Key Features of This Edition Presents the latest theoretical and empirical studies on human service organizations, offering students key analytical tools to study and understand human behavior in various contexts. Introduces important new topics, such as the impact of the policy environment, emotional labor, and advocacy Offers students a new perspective with original studies on organizational ideologies, conditions of work, structuration of service technologies, diversity, and discretion. Intended Audience This exceptional compilation of the best theoretical and empirical studies on human service organizations is indispensable to graduate students and scholars of organization studies, organizational behavior, and Human Behavior in the Social Environment.
Download or read book Management and Leadership in Social Work written by Todd W. Rofuth, DSW, MSW and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 settings Incorporates all competencies and practice behaviors required by NSWM and CSWE as cited in each chapter Discusses the differences between management and leadership along with best practices Fosters knowledge and skill development through the use of competency-based real-life cases, self-reflective exercises, and thought-provoking questions Offers examples of how to motivate and work with different age cohorts, community groups, and other stakeholders Addresses the challenges of financial management and fundraising Exhibits specific problem-solving and decision-making strategies
Download or read book Handbook for Management of Human Service Agencies written by T. F. Riggar and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basic guide for individuals responsible for developing and/or operating comprehensive or specialized human service programs. Drawing on more than a decade of classroom experience and development and incorporating standards from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (1985 Edition), Riggar and Matkin have created a management tool that is as practical for human service providers as it is for students. Here is the fundamental management knowledge required to establish or manage all types of human service programs and facilities. The text is organized into 23 sections that describe tasks ranging from constructing mission statements and admission criteria to developing start-up budgets and allocating space for both direct and indirect services. Each section provides definitions and guidelines, practical examples, exercises, and selected references. While the focus is on the practices of the private not-for-profit sector, those working in a profit-oriented setting will find many of the sections and exercises to be valuable aids for developing, operating, and maintaining successful programs.
