Through a combined theory and hands-on approach, you will analyze the strategic value of developing talent within an organization. You will leverage an instructional design model to determine a training need, design an effective training program and consider effective training program evaluation techniques.
You will develop the skills and techniques required to make an effective contribution to, and have an immediate impact on, successful projects. You will develop the knowledge required to initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects. You will gain a working knowledge of MS Project software and be able to use it to schedule, budget and control projects.
Building in experience you gained in your first practicum, you will develop greater independence and expand the skill set needed to work as a front-line employee in social services, residential, educational, or community agency that provides youth and family services in Saskatchewan.
You will reflect on practicum experiences and apply theories, knowledge and skills to practicum placements. You will discuss current issues as well as ethical and professional conduct in relation to practicum experiences. You will expand the skills and knowledge needed to plan personal learning and career goals.
You will examine patterns of marriage and family in Canadian culture and society. You will explore the challenges facing Canadian families and you will develop strategies to support family function.
You will examine the role of the youth care worker in planning and implementing culturally and developmentally appropriate activities for youth and families at risk. In the role of the youth care worker, you will develop, implement and evaluate individual and group activities, Aboriginal cultural activities, and activities that involve the use of social media.
Building on what you learned in SOCI 184 Sociology A, you will examine the importance of a sociological understanding in human service professions. You will study social institutions, social deviance, and issues facing mainstream and marginalized people in Canada.
You will receive an introduction to First Nations and Métis Nations of Canada. You will examine historical and current issues that affect Aboriginal peoples. You will explore racism and will develop an understanding of how self-awareness impact helping relationships.
Building on YCW 187, Youth Care Practices 1, you will learn to apply the problem solving process to planning supportive interventions to client groups. You will examine needs assessment and decision making as it applies to groups services in youth and family services. You will develop program goals and objectives, identify learning activities; write lesson plans; and develop program resources. You will develop a 15 hour program for at risk youth and create a program manual to support delivery program.
You will examine historical trends and theoretical perspectives of addictive behaviours with a focus on substance, gambling and sexual addictions. You will identify drug classifications and the impact of addictions on family functioning. You will learn about current prevention, intervention, and treatment options.