Developing and managing effectively the social development projects is a highly relevant job these days. For this it requires depth understanding of social work skill efficacy and basics of social project functioning. Edify International has tailored this training program with ample consideration on both the dimensions from a more applied approach.

 

Training Contents

Sessions Topics Sub-Topics Contents 1 Social work skill efficacy Personal skills 1. Talking 2. Listening 3. Active listening 2   Functional skills 1. Honesty 2. Professional knowledge 3. Life-long learning 4. Critical thinking 3     1. Ethical decision making 2. Self-understanding 3. Acceptance of others 4. Self-control 4   Contextual skills 1. Empathy 2. Respect 3. Authenticity 5 Social work project functions Functional process Orientation on input-process-output 6 Generic social work skills Professional integrity 1. Honesty 2. Professional knowledge 3. Lifelong learning 4. Self-understanding 5. Acceptance of others 6. Self-control 7   Ethical decision-making 1. Understanding the legal duties of professional helpers 2. Understanding the fundamental values and ethics of social work 3. Identifying ethical and legal implications 4. Ethical decision-making 8   Basic interpersonal skills 1. Talking: using speech, language, and body language skills 2. Listening: hearing, observing, encouraging, and remembering 3. Active listening: combining talking and listening to promote understanding 9 Social work functions Preparing 1. Preparatory reviews 2. Preparatory exploration 3. Preparatory consultation 4. Preparatory arrangements 10     1. Preparatory empathy 2. Preparatory self-exploration 3. Centering 4. Preliminary planning and recording 11   Beginning 1. Introducing yourself 2. Seeking introductions 3. Describing initial purpose 12     1. Outlining client roles 2. Discussing policy and ethical factors 3. Seeking feedback 13   Exploring 1. Asking questions 2. Seeking clarification 3. Reflection content 4. Reflecting feelings 14     1. Reflecting feelings and meaning 2. Partializing 3. Going beyond what is said 15   Assessing 1. Organizing descriptive information 2. Formulating a tentative assessment 16   Contracting 1. Reflecting an issue 2. Identifying an issue 3. Clarifying issue for work 4. Establishing an action plan 17     1. Identifying action steps 2. Planning for evaluation 3. Summarizing the contract 18   Project implementation and evaluation 1. Researching action steps 2. Reviewing action steps 3. Evaluating 4. Focusing 19     1. Educating 2. Advising 3. Representing 4. Responding with immediacy 20     1. Reframing 2. Confronting 3. Pointing out endings 4. Progress recording 21   Closing 1. Reviewing the process 2. Final evaluation 22     1. Sharing endings feelings and saying goodbye 2. Recording the closing summary 23 Project work assessments 24 Learning skills assessment 25 Debriefing, experience sharing, learning assessments, changes sought for next cycle of the training, and certification

Program Duration: 10 days (Semi-residential); Program Cost: Rs. 46,000.00 per person; Nature of work: 60% practical; Proficiency required: Good command in formal English language (speaking and writing); Program participation registration: Going on and requires full payment of the fee in advance; Certification: Collaborative – by Kathmandu University School of Education and Edify International.