Research Article
Optimizing The Role Of Social Assistants In Community Empowerment Programs
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.29-11-2023.2347789, author={Tony Handono and Muhamad Nur Afandi}, title={Optimizing The Role Of Social Assistants In Community Empowerment Programs}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Administration Science, ICAS 2023, 29 November 2023, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICAS}, year={2024}, month={9}, keywords={facilitator role community empowerment optimization of facilitator role}, doi={10.4108/eai.29-11-2023.2347789} }- Tony Handono
Muhamad Nur Afandi
Year: 2024
Optimizing The Role Of Social Assistants In Community Empowerment Programs
ICAS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.29-11-2023.2347789
Abstract
Community empowerment is a form of poverty management program that aims to make the intervened community independent in improving their quality of life. The role of social assistants includes various roles, such as planner, mediator, facilitator, advocator, motivator, and evaluator. However, internal barriers and external barriers can hinder the performance of social assistants. To optimize the role of social assistants, measures such as training and skills development, increased allocation of resources and personnel, and collaboration with non-governmental organizations and private institutions can be implemented. By overcoming barriers and maximizing available resources, social assistants can provide more effective support in the implementation of community empowerment programs. Optimizing the role of social assistants is an important step towards achieving the success of community empowerment programs and helping communities become more independent and empowered.