DIPLOMA DISABILITY

PLANNING YOUR WORKGricel Mendez

Stages of Program planning

Developing WORKPLANS

Effective WORKPLANS:Establish a framework that will

encourage clients to take responsibility in addressing their own needs.

Implements efficient evaluation systems

CLIENT Needs

Felt Needs- needs that community members say they have

Expressed needs- or demonstrated needs.

Normative needs- generally identified by experts- based upon research and accepted standards.

Comparative needs- identified when comparing services offered to two similar communities

Richard:

Use example 3

Richard:

Use example 3

WORKPLANS

A WORKPLAN will allow you to:Plan your workMake informed decision Be aware of social and economic factors

affecting your work.

Activities for programPlanning

• Assessing the needs of your clients• Consulting with managers and

management committee (teachers)• Goals and objectives• Resources• Policies and procedures for

implementation• Evaluation of planning processes

Effective planning

• Sets specific goals, aims and objective• Adheres to the policies/mission of the agency • is proactive rather than reactive• May have a long-term (5 years) or short term focus (1 year) • carefully manages limited resources • addresses issues of importance for the agency and your clients • assists in achieving long-term strategies of the organisation

Characteristic of a good plan

• The who, when, what and how• Philosophies, policies of agency• Methods for implementing plan• Activities addressing client needs• Clear and concise plan• Activities are scheduled in a logical order • plan is structured but flexible• Attention to detail is important • Time frames for developing, implementing and evaluating • Resources must be secured as early as possible and before

implementation • Methods of communication established • Marketing and promotion• Methods of evaluation must be thought of

What are aims and objectives?

• An aim is an overarching principle that guides

decision making. Objectives are specific, measurable steps that can be taken to meet the goal.

Writing Good Aims

• Aims are general statements often beginning with the infinitive “to”. For example,

• "To improve reading skills" "To increase an awareness of environmental problems."

Aims are broad Objectives are narrow

• Aims are general intentions- Objectives are precise

• Aims are intangible- Objectives are tangible. • Aims are abstract- Objectives are concrete.• Aims are generally difficult to measure-

Objectives are measurable Aim: To decrease

Words to use when writing aims and objectives

Increase Decrease Enrich

ExamplesAim: To decrease the incidence of drug related offences

in the Fairfield LGA Objective: To improve partnerships between local police

and community organisations so that early intervention services can be developed to assist early offenders.

Improve Enhance Reduce

Remember Objectives

• S Specific • M Measurable • A Attainable • R Relevant • T Time-bound

Developing program strategies

• Strategies are developed to direct how you will accomplish the aims and goals of your work

• strategies need to address client issues • Strategies must take into consideration

work parameters and involve community participation and involvement from management

Deciding on a Strategy

Will this strategy:• empower members of the community/your clients?• operate within the identified agency’s parameters?• be creating autonomy in clients?• respect the opinions of clients?• address the best needs of your client?• allow all clients to be treated equally?• be relevant to the long-term goals and overall aims of the

agency?• be more beneficial in the long term to clients than an

alternative strategy?