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This book provides a description of what a good human service organization is, and what it does. The author relies on a broad framework to define good and offers a fictional account as a methodology, using his considerable consulting and research experience in human service organizations as a content enriching approach to the case examples he presents in this volume. The book details the fictional story of Fifth Street, a non-governmental organization nested in a high-need community, which itself is hypothetical but reflects what is occurring within communities whose residents are struggling with poverty. The content of this fictional account leans on a synthesis of multiple case examples. This approach will appeal to faculty and students as well as practitioners who are seeking a grand example of how human service organizations can work effectively in high need contexts. Students will also gain from the ethical perspective the author presents in this monograph. This is a project of hope: one that can inspire us all practicing in human services to strive for the best in novel and innovative ways.
Sommario
Chapter 1.-Introduction.-Chapter 2.-The origins and conceptual framework of the monograph.-Chapter 3.-Fiction as method.-Chapter 4.-Community aesthetics as the Foundation of the Good.-Chapter 5.-Hello, Mrs. James.-Chapter 6.-We are one from many.-Chapter 7.-Honoring and building our local capabilities.-Chapter 8.-Releasing Know how.- Chapter 9.-Angela s story.-Chapter 10.-Unobtrusive leadership.-Chapter 11.-Governing the commons.- Chapter 12.- We are not alone.-Chapter13.- A final commentary on intrinsic social innovation.
Riassunto
This book provides a description of what a good human service organization is, and what it does. The author relies on a broad framework to define “good” and offers a fictional account as a methodology, using his considerable consulting and research experience in human service organizations as a content enriching approach to the case examples he presents in this volume. The book details the fictional story of Fifth Street, a non-governmental organization nested in a high-need community, which itself is hypothetical but reflects what is occurring within communities whose residents are struggling with poverty. The content of this fictional account leans on a synthesis of multiple case examples. This approach will appeal to faculty and students as well as practitioners who are seeking a grand example of how human service organizations can work effectively in high need contexts. Students will also gain from the ethical perspective the author presents in this monograph. This is a project of hope: one that can inspire us all practicing in human services to strive for the best in novel and innovative ways.
