The Agency I choose is the Rose Andom Center in Denver, CO so do the research on that center.
Overview
This is the final assignment for this course. Student will select an agency in the community that is doing the type of work in which they are interested. This can be, but is not limited to, an addiction treatment center, a domestic violence agency, a youth treatment facility, a mental health center or any non-profit of interest. Upon finding a contact person in the agency, students will interview this person (using the rapport building tools discussed in class) and explore the mission, funding sources, treatment modalities, and client population of the agency.
This assignment will include a one-to-one interview with someone within that agency, so I suggest starting on this assignment early.
Instructions
Your paper must be word-processed using one inch margins on all four sides. Submit a cover page indicating your name, class and professor name, title and date of assignment. Note the topic headings of your paper by underlining or using headings. Spelling, grammar, sentence construction and ability to communicate effectively count towards your grade.
The paper also needs to include a reference page listing all sources that you cited in the paper. You are strongly encouraged to review the Owl Purdue websiteLinks to an external site. and utilize school writing assistance services to learn APA format.
There is no minimum or maximum paper expectation for your paper, but it should thoroughly address and include the following elements:
Introduction: Give an overview and purpose of your paper.
History of the agency: How and why did the agency begin, by whom, where, and how has it evolved over time?
Role and Mission of the Agency: How does this agency serve the community? What is its mission (what does it intend to accomplish)? What is the agency philosophy?
Goals of the Agency: What are the agency’s long term goals and strategies? What are the goals in the short term? What barriers exist which might prevent it from reaching its goals? (These could be monetary, political, economic, managerial, etc.)
Organization of the Agency: What is the structure of this agency? How is it organized from the perspective of personnel?
Funding/Revenue Sources: How does the agency receive its funding? Who is responsible for raising money there? Are they successful or living on the edge?
Clients: Who are the clients? What makes them eligible for services? What is the nature of their problems? What is the prognosis of clients who successfully complete the program offered? Does the agency have sufficient personnel to cover the client needs?
Services: What direct treatment or services does the agency provide? What indirect services? Are there client fees? How are those structured
Agency Issues and Challenges: What are the current problems or difficult conditions confronting the agency?
Your experience: Why did you choose this agency? How did you build rapport with the person your interviewed? How did you prepare for the interview? Were you impressed with the agency? Disappointed? Etc.
