In this assignment, you will write a 6-8 page paper assessing an organization within the previously researched New Orleans community (habitat for humanity new orleans). Please identify and describe the organization and then provide a personal response.  This organization must be one identified that will provide the services for your target population identified in your Community Assessment. The organization will also be “the agency” utilized in your Agency Based Intervention paper as well as your final presentation.
Sample Outline

1. Identify the organization
   1. Organizational structure
      1. culture
      2. climate
      3. leadership style
   2. Primary programs, services
   3. Theoretical Framework and/or Approaches to service delivery (i.e. feminist, harm reduction, empowerment, etc.)
   4. Sources of funding (private, for-profit, government, etc.)
   5. Primary collaborations
   6. Areas of competition
   7. Target population
      1. Brief history of the oppressed and disadvantaged group identified in your Community Assessment.
      2. Organization’s response
2. Include Weber’s Bureaucracy theory or another theory (your choice)
   1. identify some positive application of organizational practice
3. Describe some potential strengths and challenges of this agency.
4. How could you see yourself navigating or responding to these negative aspects? In one sentence, what is an unmet need of the target population that you would recommend to management for consideration?

CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, punctuation, sentence structure, appropriate use of APA, four page minimum length excluding references
20.0 ptsExcellent
Utilizes appropriate grammar, sentence structure, APA style consistently throughout the paper; meets six page length requirement
15.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Use of appropriate grammar, sentence structure, and APA style is mostly consistent; meets six page length requirement
10.0 ptsSatisfactory
Use of appropriate grammar, sentence structure, and APA style is inconsistent; may not meet six page length requirement
5.0 ptsEmerging
Many inaccuracies in grammar, sentence structure, and APA style; may not meet six page length requirement
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Wide-scale inaccuracies in grammar, sentence structure, and APA style; does not meet six page length requirement
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePopulation and type of service
20.0 ptsExcellent
Clearly articulates and describes population and type of service thoroughly
15.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Population and type of service stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
10.0 ptsSatisfactory
Population and type of service stated
5.0 ptsEmerging
Population and type of service not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Population and type of service not stated
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeType of agency/size
20.0 ptsExcellent
Clearly articulates and describes type of agency/size thoroughly
15.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Type of agency/size stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
10.0 ptsSatisfactory
Type of agency/size stated
5.0 ptsEmerging
Type of agency/size not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Type of agency/size not stated
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganizational structure, climate, and culture
20.0 ptsExcellent
Organizational structure, climate, and culture clearly articulated and described thoroughly
15.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Organizational structure, climate, and culture stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
10.0 ptsSatisfactory
Organizational structure, climate, and culture stated
5.0 ptsEmerging
Organizational structure, climate, and culture not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Organizational structure, climate, and culture not stated
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheoretical approach to service delivery
20.0 ptsExcellent
Theoretical approach to service delivery clearly articulated and described thoroughly
15.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Theoretical approach to service delivery stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
10.0 ptsSatisfactory
Theoretical approach to service delivery stated
5.0 ptsEmerging
Theoretical approach to service delivery not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Theoretical approach to service delivery not stated
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSocial work practice level (micro, mezzo, macro)
20.0 ptsExcellent
Social work practice level clearly articulated and described thoroughly
15.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Social work practice level stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
10.0 ptsSatisfactory
Social work practice level stated
5.0 ptsEmerging
Social work practice level not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Social work practice level not stated
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTraits in leadership style
10.0 ptsExcellent
Traits in leadership style clearly articulated and described thoroughly
8.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Traits in leadership style stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
5.0 ptsSatisfactory
Traits in leadership style stated
3.0 ptsEmerging
Traits in leadership style not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Traits in leadership style not stated
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal impact on agency
10.0 ptsExcellent
Retention efforts clearly articulated and described thoroughly
8.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Retention efforts stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
5.0 ptsSatisfactory
Personal impact on agency stated
3.0 ptsEmerging
Personal impact on agency not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Personal impact on agency not stated
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRetention
10.0 ptsExcellent
Retention efforts clearly articulated and described thoroughly
8.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Retention efforts stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
5.0 ptsSatisfactory
Retention efforts stated
3.0 ptsEmerging
Retention efforts not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Retention efforts not stated
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpportunity for growth/mobility
25.0 ptsExcellent
Opportunity for growth/mobility clearly articulated and described thoroughly
20.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Opportunity for growth/mobility stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
15.0 ptsSatisfactory
Opportunity for growth/mobility stated
10.0 ptsEmerging
Opportunity for growth/mobility not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Opportunity for growth/mobility not stated
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of negative impacts and response
25.0 ptsExcellent
Description of negative impacts and response clearly articulated and described thoroughly
20.0 ptsExceeds basic requirements
Description of negative impacts and response stated; may lack clarity or thoroughness
15.0 ptsSatisfactory
Description of negative impacts and response stated
10.0 ptsEmerging
Description of negative impacts and response not clearly stated or answer is incomplete
0.0 ptsNot Evident
Description of negative impacts and response not stated
25.0 pts
Total Points: 200.0