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Burack-Weiss, Ann, author.

Gerontological Supervision : a social work perspective in case management and direct care / Ann Burack Weiss, Frances C. Brennan - 2nd edition. - Hoboken Taylor and Francis ©2012. - 1 online resource,179 pages

Includes index

Acknowledgments, Part I: An Overview, Part II: Supervising Social Workers/Case Managers—Practice Skills, Part III: Supervising Social Workers/Case Managers—Administrative Issues, Part IV: Supervising Interns, Part V: Supervising Direct Care Workers, Afterword, Selected Bibliography, Index

The growing population of aging Americans is bringing with it thousands of new workers into agencies serving the elderly each year. Now, the need for supervisors to administer and train staff in programs for older persons is increasing as well. This is a practical, ""how-to"" guide for the supervision of case managers, personal care providers, and interns working in community services and long-term care of ill or disabled older persons. This updated edition expands its focus by offering the latest, up-to-date ideas and proven ""practice wisdom"" for handling many of the field's most common

ISBN: 9781136422409

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social work with older people United States Social workers Supervision of United States

Dewey Class. No.: 362.6068 / B945 2012