INTRODUCTION:
The Diploma for para professional in social workers is a two semester under graduate and post experience training programme which aims at developing advanced professional knowledge and skills necessary for efficient and effective management of human resources in the Civil Service and Public Sector in Sierra Leone. The undergraduate Diploma comprises of 9 modules: 3 Basic, 4 Core and 2 Electives. Participant may complete the whole course within two semesters of continuous study or by completing its modules within a period of two years. The curriculum provides a broad range of theoretical, analytical and practical skills to develop and enhance social workers knowledge and skills.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:
Three (3) WASSCE credits (or 3 G.C.E. ‘O’ Levels) or its equivalent or a complete professional qualification in a relevant discipline which provides foundation level knowledge appropriate to the proposed course plus 2 years working experience in the Civil Service and Public Sector.
PROGRAMME CONTENT:
Introduction to Social work
Social Services and welfare systems in sierra Leone
Techniques in Social work
Understanding child survival growth and development
Understanding child protection and local framework
Introduction to Social work writing and presentation
Understanding Human Behavior
Introduction to methods of social work, case work, group work
Case management
Introduction to Basic Research
Psychosocial wellbeing and support
Understanding and Responding to Humanitarian Disasters
Supporting vulnerable Children, youth and families
Crisis Intervention and management
Developing a language to conflict and violence
Introduction to Social development
Providing service to children the continuum of care
Method of social community development and mobilization
Networking and Multi-disciplinary teams and Advocacy
Understanding Monitoring and evaluation and data demand and use
Supporting Supervision
Self care and Development