Maggie is a programme manager for DACSSA, an independent and confidential service for individuals. Her multiple roles include keeping abreast of cur
Maggie is a programme manager for DACSSA, an independent and confidential service for individuals. Her multiple roles include keeping abreast of current issues in disability, teasing out trends & what this means at policy level, reporting data back to the board and CEO, helping to ascertain how this links back to organisational strategy. She acts as a conduit between clients and the board, so that strategising and prioritising of what is important for people with disability can be understood to affect chnage at systemic levels of operation.
I am not interested in this role. I have worked in disability for 32 years and am looking for something different. I have worked collaboratively in an integrated way with many teams over the years, largely advocating for people with autism within the school systems (e.g., curriculum adaptation and teaching methodology).
The standard practice that closely aligns with Maggie's work is: social justice and human rights. She is working to achieve human welfare policies and programmes for those with disability, seeking to prevent negative discrimination and oppression, as well as maximising respect and fairness for this group by being a "voice" at higher levels of change.
Maggie works for DACSSA, she is a programme manager in this organisation and her role consists mainly on advocating for people living with disabilities. She also helps clients with the system navigation, this means she guides and supports people finding the way in different government systems. Although this is a role I could be interested in the future, is not something I would like to pursue now.
Relating Maggies interview to the reading, Maggie explains how ethical dilemmas are part of her work, and how she needs to make complex decisions involving other peoples lives. Maggie must prioritise people needs and advocate for them when meeting with the CEO.
One practice standard that relates to Maggie's interview is number six. Maggie needs to make professional decisions based on holistic assessments of needs. Furthermore, as part of her role, she advocates for groups of people living with disabilities prioritising her goals, needs and preferences.
AASW. (2023).Code of ethics. Australian Association of Social Workers.https://www.aasw.asn.au/about-aasw/ethics-standards/code-of-ethics/Links to an external site.Butler L. (Host).Master of Social Work Social Worker Interview Series Maggie Rutjens. In SOAD 8021 Week 9 Learning Module, FLO. Flinders University.
DACCSA,2024. Disability Advocacy and Complaint Service of South Australia.https://www.dacssa.org.au/Gardner, F. (2016).Working with human service organisations(2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Assessment 2: Case Study, 50%, 2000 words
Aim of assessment:
This assessment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of some of the concepts covered in the second half of this topic includingManaging Conflict and ChangeorWorking in involuntary or Legal settings..
The word length is 2000 words and requires you to use quality references to support your claims. Please answer the following question:
Part a.Identify the social work interview from thefinal six interviewsthat you are using for your case study, reflect upon why you chose the social worker or the context that you decided to focus on (Approximately 300 words).
Part b.Discuss the literature regardingONEof the two choices below
Managing Conflict and Change.
OR
Working in involuntary or Legal settings.
If the theme you have chosen relates to the chosen social worker this can be drawn out in the discussion. (Approximately 1,000 words)
Part c.Choose one of the Nine Practice Standards from theAASW Practice Standards 2023and relate these to your chosen social worker interview. (Approximately 700 words)
ReadMaylea. (2019).Social Work and the Law.
Maylea. (2019).Social Work and the Law. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Chapter 5 - Working in Involuntary Settings
Chapter 10 - Social Work in the Criminal Legal System
ReadGardiner, F (2016). Chapter 9.
Gardiner, F (2016). Working with Human Service Organisations (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. - Chapter 6 Managing the Inevitable Conflicts and Changes of Organisational Life.
Raines, S. (2013).Conflict Management for Managers. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. -Chapter 1 Manager Know Thyself.
Review the findings of the inquest into the death of Chloe Valentine
Review the findings of the inquest into the death of Chloe Valentine (hereLinks to an external site.)Review the Department of Corrections Website - particularly their "Prison Life"pagehttps://www.corrections.sa.gov.au/prison/prison-lifeLinks to an external site.Review this news story regarding a person with a severe mental illness that was detained to James Nash House in lieu of prison due to his mental health conditionhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-16/man-placed-in-psychiatric-facility-after-attacking-mother/13253436Links to an external site.Article about Guardianship
Article about Guardianship
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-04/treatment-of-tas-aged-care-resident-public-trustee-spotlight/101491134?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_webLinks to an external site.
APA referencing style 7th editionLinks to an external site.
Assessment 2: Case Study, 50%, 2000 words
Aim of assessment:
This assessment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of some of the concepts covered in the second half of this topic includingManaging Conflict and ChangeorWorking in involuntary or Legal settings..
The word length is 2000 words and requires you to use quality references to support your claims. Please answer the following question:
Part a.Identify the social work interview from thefinal six interviewsthat you are using for your case study, reflect upon why you chose the social worker or the context that you decided to focus on (Approximately 300 words).
Part b.Discuss the literature regardingONEof the two choices below
Managing Conflict and Change.
OR
Working in involuntary or Legal settings.
If the theme you have chosen relates to the chosen social worker this can be drawn out in the discussion. (Approximately 1,000 words)
Part c.Choose one of the Nine Practice Standards from theAASW Practice Standards 2023and relate these to your chosen social worker interview. (Approximately 700 words)
ReadMaylea. (2019).Social Work and the Law.
Maylea. (2019).Social Work and the Law. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Chapter 5 - Working in Involuntary Settings
Chapter 10 - Social Work in the Criminal Legal System
ReadGardiner, F (2016). Chapter 9.
Gardiner, F (2016). Working with Human Service Organisations (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. - Chapter 6 Managing the Inevitable Conflicts and Changes of Organisational Life.
Raines, S. (2013).Conflict Management for Managers. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. -Chapter 1 Manager Know Thyself.
Review the findings of the inquest into the death of Chloe Valentine
Review the findings of the inquest into the death of Chloe Valentine (hereLinks to an external site.)Review the Department of Corrections Website - particularly their "Prison Life"pagehttps://www.corrections.sa.gov.au/prison/prison-lifeLinks to an external site.Review this news story regarding a person with a severe mental illness that was detained to James Nash House in lieu of prison due to his mental health conditionhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-16/man-placed-in-psychiatric-facility-after-attacking-mother/13253436Links to an external site.Article about Guardianship
Article about Guardianship
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-04/treatment-of-tas-aged-care-resident-public-trustee-spotlight/101491134?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_webLinks to an external site.
APA referencing style 7th editionLinks to an external site.
