KONTROLA OŚRODKA POMOCY SPOŁECZNEJ PRZEZ KOMISJĘ REWIZYJNĄ RADY GMINY

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Jarosław Dobkowski
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Significant Problem ◽  
Legal Basis ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
The Social ◽  
Legal Position

The paper deals with the issue of control of the municipal social welfare center performed bythe commune council revision commission. The proper considerations were preceded by remarksregarding the principles of organization and functioning of the local government administrationin the commune. Against this background, the legal position of the social welfare center, itsmanager, self-government employees, including social workers was characterized. The legal natureof the revision committee was also referred to and the legal basis for its operation was presented.The rights of the revision committee to the social assistance center were discussed, and the principlesand course of the control made by it were approximated. Attention was paid to the diversityof control items. In particular, a significant problem of protection of personal data of the managerand employees of the center during the control was pointed out.

scholarly journals UČINKOVITOST NAKNADA OPĆE SOCIJALNE POMOĆI I ULOGA CENTRA ZA SOCIJALNU SKRB U BORBI PROTIV SIROMAŠTVA

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 449-479
Author(s):  
Martina Podobnik ◽  
Antun Ilijaš
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
The Social ◽  
General Assistance ◽  
Cash Benefits ◽  
The Right

THE EFFICIENCY OF GENERAL SOCIAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AND THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WELFARE CENTERS IN COMBATING POVERTY The social work profession is rooted in combating poverty and the fight for human rights. Social welfare centers represent a key institution in that area, particularly the cash benefits departments in which social workers daily work with the poorest members of society. The system of social assistance benefits in Croatia includes the general and categorical social assistance programs. This paper is focused on general assistance programs, guaranteed minimum benefit and one-time allowance. The aforementioned rights are regulated by the Social Welfare Act which has been amended six times since 2011, thus bringing novelties to the area of realization of the right to general social assistance benefits. The paper presents the most important changes and provides an overview of their practical applicability. It also provides guidelines for improving efficiency of the two most important cash benefits with regard to the amount of the benefits and their targeting, efficiency with regard to beneficiary groups including children and retired persons and work activation of young persons (and) beneficiaries who are capable for work. Considering the crucial role of social workers in the deciding on the recognition of the right to benefits, special attention was paid to a critical overview the role of social workers n the cash benefits departments.

EMPLOYMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOCIAL WELFARE UNITS AS A SOCIAL WORKER AND MANAGERIAL OFFICIAL POSITIONS IN THESE UNITS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (XXI) ◽  
pp. 253-271
Author(s):  
Roksana Pytlik
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
University Education ◽  
Professional Experience ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Applicable Law ◽  
Organizational Unit ◽  
Council Of Ministers

The possibility of internal promotion to the position of the head of a local government organizational unit of social assistance requires the interpretation of the following provisions: Act of 21 November 2008 on local government employees, in particular art. 20 internal promotion, the Act of 12 March 2004 on social assistance, in particular art. 122 sec. 1 requirements for persons managing social assistance organizational units and the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of May 15, 2018 on remuneration of local government employees. Each of the aforementioned legal acts regulates other obligatory requirements that must be met in connection with internal promotion. Therefore, under the applicable law, the following should be indicated: the correctness of the internal promotion procedure; compliance with the statutory requirements in the field of seniority: 5 years of professional experience, 3 years of professional experience in social assistance; meeting the qualification requirement: university education, completed specialization in the organization of social assistance.

PREREQUISITES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN THE LIGHT OF THE APPLICABLE LAW

2021 ◽  
Vol specjalny II (XXI) ◽  
pp. 417-435
Author(s):  
Roksana Pytlik
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Worker ◽  
Career Advancement ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Government Employees ◽  
Applicable Law ◽  
Council Of Ministers ◽  
Appropriate Education

The regulations on the entitlement to practice the profession of a social worker are set out in Art. 116 of the Act of March 12, 2004 on social assistance. When assessing qualifications for employment as a social worker, the key is to meet the requirement of appropriate education. Employment in local government social welfare units is regulated by the provisions of the Regulation of the Council of Ministers of May 15, 2018 on the remuneration of local government employees. A social worker has the opportunity to raise professional qualifications by participating in specialization in the profession of a social worker. In the process of social assistance reform, which seems to be going on, the important issue of professional development of social workers in the context of career advancement was overlooked. The Act on Social Assistance does not define any path to promotion. The regulation on remuneration of local government employees also does not regulate the possibility of professional promotion. The Act on Local Government Employees does not contain such regulations either.

After the XIVth International Conference on Social Welfare

1969 ◽  
Vol 9 (95) ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
Monique Esnard
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Modern Trend ◽  
International Forum ◽  
International Council ◽  
International Conference ◽  
The Social

The congress is held by some writers to be the present day antidote to modern man's isolation. Must this be seen as the reason for the constantly large participation in International Conferences on social welfare, in spite of the proliferation of seminars and meetings ?Undoubtedly social workers and representatives of allied professions are not immune from this modern trend. Thus, every two years, when the International Council on Social Welfare organises its international forum there is a veritable “Migration” of office holders in the social welfare field. They come from all quarters to pool, for a week, their experiences and ideas on the selected theme.

de Joya, Petra

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Ealdama
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Welfare Agencies

Petra de Joya (1913–1987) was an eminent educator and social administrator. She spearheaded the professionalization of social work in the Philippines by advocating for the passage of laws that were instrumental for the development of social work in the country. The following laws were enacted as a result of her advocacy: (a) Republic Act regulating the social work profession in the Philippines and requiring social welfare agencies to hire professional social workers; (b) a Republic Act elevating the Department of Social Work to the Institute of Social Work and Community Development at the University of the Philippines; and (c) a Republic Act transforming the Social Welfare Administration (SWA) into the Department of Social Welfare (DSW). She was appointed as one of the first board of examiners for social work.

Around ethical dilemmas in the work of a family assistant

2021 ◽  
Vol 597 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Ciczkowska-Giedziun
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Helping Relationship ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Right ◽  
Voluntary Cooperation

The purpose of the article is to describe selected ethical dilemmas in the work of a family assistant, based on the typology of ethical dilemmas of Frederic Reamer. In accordance with the typology adopted in the article, in the area of cooperation with families, ethical dilemmas regarding direct work with families, implementation of social assistance programs and relationship between representatives of the profession arise. The information presented in the text is based on publications, studies and reports on family assistantship. The first group of ethical dilemmas is revealed when constructing supportive and helping relationship between assistants and families. It refers to such areas as: voluntary cooperation, limits of cooperation, the right to self-determination or limits of responsibility. The second group of ethical dilemmas is related to the planning and implementation of various solutions in the field of social policy and also support and assistance programs offered to the family. The last group of ethical dilemmas results from a different understanding of family assistantship in the structures of the social assistance system. They are also revealed in the construction of relationships with social workers. The text also includes solutions how to cope with these dilemmas.

scholarly journals Evidence-based practice in social work: Who are the critics?

2020 ◽  
pp. 146801732095513
Author(s):  
Joakim Finne
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Child Welfare ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
The Social

Summary The aim of this study is to analyse attitudes towards and the utilisation of evidence-based practice among social workers in Norway. The data were collected in 2014–2015 from social workers in four Norwegian counties. The sample consists of 2060 social workers registered as members of the Norwegian Union of Social Educators and Social Workers. Findings The main findings in this study indicate that social workers in child welfare are generally less critical of evidence-based practice than those within social welfare. Higher education and knowledge about evidence-based practice are seen as predictors for less critical attitudes towards the concept. The findings further suggest that social workers who use manuals and standardised procedures are less critical of evidence-based practice. Applications Understanding social workers’ attitudes towards evidence-based practice is important in order to facilitate the best possible practices. This study emphasises the importance of increasing knowledge of evidence-based practice in the social sector, and the need to further investigate how research methods and evidence-based practice concepts are translated into practice.

Youngdahl, Benjamin Emanuel

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean K. Quam
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
American Association ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
National Conference ◽  
The Social ◽  
Schools Of Social Work

Benjamin Emanuel Youngdahl (1897–1970) was a public welfare administrator, educator, and lecturer. He influenced the social work profession during his career as president of the American Association of Schools of Social Work, the American Association of Social Workers, and the National Conference on Social Welfare.

THE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM IN POLAND IN THE LIGHT OF THE NEW CONCEPT OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-198
Author(s):  
Leszek Zelek
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Public Management ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
New Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Management Concepts ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Welfare Model

The aim of the article is to present the social assistance model in Poland in the light of new concepts of public management in this area. As a result of the review of the available literature on the subject, the genesis, evolution and directions of development of social assistance in Poland are shown. New directions of management in the context of social policy were discussed. The description of the social welfare model presented in the article is systematising knowledge in the scope of the discussed problem and by comparing new management concepts, assessing the possibilities of their implementation on the ground of social assistance. The first part of the article describes the genesis and evolution of social welfare in Poland and discusses its structure. In the second part, through comparative analysis, an attempt was made to characterize new management concepts, New Public Management and governance, in the light of the social welfare model in Poland

Social assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic – first comments related to practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-83
Author(s):  
Beata Mańkowska
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Assistance System ◽  
Responsible Management ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
The Social ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
The Face ◽  
The One

The purpose of the article is to draw attention to the challenges and threats faced by social assistance institutions in the face of the second month of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, with particular emphasis on disturbing phenomena and behaviours involving employees of these institutions. The text, on the one hand, supported by examples derived from personal experiences and reports of the social workers themselves, on the other, by the author's observations and reflections, can serve as a warning against hasty, chaotic actions undermining the morale and reputation of the social assistance system. In the current particularly difficult time for all, it should pass the test in responsible management, coherent cooperation, developing effective solutions and missionary character – serving the ones in need.

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