Social Security WorkLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the role of state, municipalities and Social insurance institution in protecting a client’s welfare and livelihood. You show your know-how in social security benefits. You have skills to guide and counsel a client in issues relating to social security benefits. 

Content

What is social security work? What are the key social security benefits appropriated by Social insurance institution, employment offices and municipal social services? What are the criteria for social security benefits? How do you counsel a client to apply for social security benefits? 

Qualifications

Knowledge base and work orientation module 

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a) use professional vocabulary systematically. b) look for information in the key information sources of the field. d) work together with customers, users and target groups.