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School of Social Work
Indiana University

Human Services Management Certificate for Leadership Students

Community and Organizational Leadership Focus Area

This certificate is designed to support our leadership students to step confidently into management and leadership roles within human service organizations. The Human Services Management Certificate offers formal recognition that Community and Organizational Leadership students acquired the key competencies needed to effectively lead and manage organizations.

In addition to completing the required courses within the Leadership track, students must take 600, Effective Human Services Leadership for Organizational Success, as their elective. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to ensure they select the correct elective to qualify for this certificate.

Certificate Delivery

IU School of Social Work, on behalf of The Network for Social Work Management, will e-deliver the certificates to students. Their e-certificate can be attached to a LinkedIn account so that potential employers can see that graduates have this level of certification.

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Competency Domains

  1. Advocates for social justice
  2. Analytical and critical thinking skills
  3. Communication skills
  4. Cross-cultural understanding
  5. Facilitates innovative change
  6. Interpersonal skills
  7. Maintains stakeholder relationship
  8. Professional behavior

  1. Effectively manages human resources
  2. Effectively manages and oversees the budget and other financial resources
  3. Ensures transparency, protection, and accountabilit
  4. Manages all aspects of information technology

  1. Ensures strategic planning
  2. Designs and develops effective program
  3. Fundraises
  4. Manages risk and legal affair
  5. Marketing and public relations

Builds a relationship with complementary agencies, institutions and community groups and is an amalgamation of all the skills needed in social work management that are employed at the senior level.

Haven’t heard of the Network for Social Work Management?

The Network for Social Work Management is an international organization focused on strengthening and advancing social work management within health and human services. The Network is a membership organization for social workers and human services professionals, working at all levels of management, across a broad and diverse range of organizations. The Network provides members with a platform to communicate, collaborate and encourage one another to grow within their professional careers.
The Network is led by a distinctive team of innovative leaders who are committed to strengthening and changing the face of human services leadership within the United States and abroad.

You are encouraged to join The Network for Social Work Management to access useful information for the continued growth and development of your career. Membership is free.