Designing and Managing Programs
Designing and Managing Programs

Author: Peter M. Kettner

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2016-01-19

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1483388328

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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.

The Handbook of Human Services Management
The Handbook of Human Services Management

Author: Rino J. Patti

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 1412952913

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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.

Managing the Challenges in Human Service Organizations
Managing the Challenges in Human Service Organizations

Author: Michael J. Austin

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2008-07-08

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1452244839

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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.

Effectively Managing Human Service Organizations
Effectively Managing Human Service Organizations

Author: Ralph Brody

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 9781412904209

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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.

Effectively Managing and Leading Human Service Organizations
Effectively Managing and Leading Human Service Organizations

Author: Ralph Brody

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2013-11-21

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1483314979

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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.

Handbook on Human Service Administration
Handbook on Human Service Administration

Author: Jack Rabin

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1988-05-27

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 9780824779245

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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.

Financial Management for Human Service Administrators
Financial Management for Human Service Administrators

Author: Lawrence L. Martin

Publisher: Waveland Press

Published: 2021-04-05

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1478647116

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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.

Management of Human Service Programs
Management of Human Service Programs

Author: Judith A. Lewis

Publisher:

Published: 2011-08-15

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 9780840034281

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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.

Human Services Management
Human Services Management

Author: David M. Austin

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 531

ISBN-13: 0231108362

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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.

Excellence in Human Service Organization Management
Excellence in Human Service Organization Management

Author: Peter M. Kettner

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780205088157

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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.