Communication in the workplace – Communication Assignment- Case Scenario

Internal code- MAS624

Communication Assignment

Questions- You have been given the task by your manager to develop a workplace communication and PR strategy for the launch (during Youth Week)of your newly-funded community organisation providing assistance for the homeless and those at high risk of becoming homeless (such as youth, clients experiencing mental health and substance use issues, and single parents both employed and unemployed). The service can assist clients from 16 years old. Your organisation has been given 6 million dollars over the next four years. It is important to note that there will be a federal and local election in two years’ time. The aim is to assist homeless clients and those at high risk of homelessness to obtain and maintain long term accommodation in public or private housing, shared accommodation or community style living. Part of the funding contract is to provide clients with educational opportunities in relation to key life skills that have been identified as placing them at higher risk of becoming homeless. Your organisation has identified the following (your organisation does not have to provide these services directly and can subcontract to other organisations, however all services must be free of charge to the client). - Budgeting - Communication and negotiating skills (in particular negotiating with creditors for extension of bill payments) - Job seeking skills, interview skills, developing resumes and writing responses to selection criteria - Education retention skills such as tutoring, study skills Your manager has decided to outsource job seeking skills and education retention skills. Your service also offers case management, individual and family counselling, and therapeutic and informational groups.