Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description The module enables students to develop knowledge and skills necessary to undertake effective assessment and intervention with homeless people/families in relation to socio-economic needs and family functioning issues. The module comprises a mixture of lectures and seminars and is assessed through a continuous assessment process. The module is closely related to the students practice context. This module is part of the Certificate in Homeless Prevention and Intervention and is suitable for people working in homeless sector services | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Convey understanding of national/ international contextual factors, including cultural diversity, that may contribute to difficulties in socio-economic functioning for individuals/ families who are at risk of/experiencing homelessness 2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of preventative strategies to minimise the incidence of/length of time individuals/families experience homelessness 3. Discuss the effects of homelessness on family functioning and child development and display ability to assess and support the needs of families who are homeless using child welfare/protection principles and practice. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the range of housing options and supports available for individuals and families encountering homelessness 5. Demonstrate knowledge of Government Policy and Law, welfare rights and financial entitlements appropriate to individuals and families in homeless contexts 6. Display awareness of the range of current training, education and employment options for people experiencing homelessness 7. Display competence in socio-economic assessment and support interventions with individuals/ families experiencing homelessness, in relation to achieving housing, financial entitlements, education/employment and independent living skills. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Concepts and nature of homelessnessConcepts and nature of homelessness (definition, types/ categorizations, contributing factors and social responses) • Experiences and needs of: adults, children, families, people from culturally diverse backgrounds in homeless contexts • Impact of homelessness on children and families in relation to child development and social and family functioningLaw and social policy in relation to homelessnessGovernment policy and law pertaining to homeless adults, children and families including child welfare/protection. Key political /historical debates and contemporary approaches pertaining to the socio-economic needs of housing, welfare entitlements and education/employment for individuals and families who are homelessChallenges to healthy socio-economic functioningNature and scale of challenges to healthy socio-economic functioning encountered by people/families experiencing homelessnes in an Irish context (including learning difficulties and disabilities, health issues, barriers to accessing training, education and employment, stigma and discrimination, inadequate service provision)Socio-economic interventions with homeless individuals and familiesSocio-economic assessment and methods of assisting individuals /families to address socio-economic issues and family functioning needs (using appropriate frameworks). • Advocating with/for service users on these issues. • Process and dynamics of working with families in homeless contextsInteragency working and helping people to address socio-economic needsOptions, services and access for individuals/ families in homeless contexts in relation to: o Securing and maintaining appropriate accommodation o Education, training and employment, o Securing adequate income o Achieving independent living skills. • Interagency working in helping individuals/families experienccing homelessness to address socio-economic needs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 56325, Website, Dublin Region homeless Executive, 0, DRHE Publications are available here, http://www.homelessagency.ie/Research-and-Policy/Publications.aspx, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
CHPI | Cert in Homeless Prevention/Intervention |
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2003 - 2004
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2004 - 2005
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2005 - 2006
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2006 - 2007
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2007 - 2008
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2008 - 2009
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2009 - 2010
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2010 - 2011
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2011 - 2012
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2012 - 2013
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2013 - 2014
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2014 - 2015
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2015 - 2016
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2016 - 2017
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2017 - 2018
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2018 - 2019
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2019 - 2020
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2020 - 2021
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2021 - 2022
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2022 - 2023
- See the module specification for NS460 in 2023 - 2024
- See the module specification for the current year