Work Plan For MSW Field Internship SW 651 and 652

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Work Plan for MSW Field Internship SW 651/652

Name: Suzanne Martin MSW Superisor: !r"stal #a"es
$%en&": #ope'ine( In&) *ask Superisor: !ourtne" Worthen
$ddress:+,,- !hapel #ill .d) !ar"( N! 2+6-5
Phone: /0101 2,23,,26 Fa4: /0101 2613210, Superisor 5mail: &ourtne"67hopeline3n&)or%
Fa&ult" Field 'iaison: 8im $ndreaus
Intern 5mail: slmarti,7n&su)edu
!SW5 5du&ational Poli&" 2),Si%nature Peda%o%": Field 5du&ation
Signature pedagogy represents the central form of instruction and learning in which a profession socializes its students to perform the role of practitioner.
Professionals have pedagogical norms with which they connect and integrate theory and practice.4 In social work, the signature pedagogy is field education. The
intent of field education is to connect the theoretical and conceptual contriution of the classroom with the practical world of the practice setting. It is a asic
precept of social work education that the two interrelated components of curriculumclassroom and fieldare of e!ual importance within the curriculum, and
each contriutes to the development of the re!uisite competencies of professional practice. "ield education is systematically designed, supervised, coordinated, and
evaluated ased on criteria y which students demonstrate the achievement of program competencies.
5du&ational Poli&" M2)2$dan&ed Pra&ti&e
#dvanced practitioners refine and advance the !uality of social work practice and that of the larger social work profession. They synthesize and apply a road
range of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills. In areas of specialization, advanced practitioners assess, intervene, and evaluate to promote
human and social well$eing. To do so they suit each action to the circumstances at hand, using the discrimination learned through e%perience and self
improvement. #dvanced practice incorporates all of the core competencies augmented y knowledge and practice ehaviors specific to a concentration.
9ire&tions for &ompletin% Work Plan:
&. This work plan covers fall and spring semester. "ield hours should e completed each semester efore the last day of final e%am period.
'. Student and field supervisor discuss and complete work plan together prior to initial field visit y faculty field liaison.
(. Student)s field e%perience is measured the competencies. "ield supervisor and student will develop success indicators ased on the stated competencies.
4. "ield liaison will review and approve work plan $ making sure that it addresses the core competencies.
*. "ield supervisor and student will discuss student progress mid fall semester and the end of fall semester. "orm will e discussed and completed y field
supervisor and student prior to conference with field liaison. "ield supervisor will recommend grade and discuss with faculty field liaison and students.
+. #t end of spring semester supervisor and student will complete the final evaluation prior to final visit y faculty field liaison.
,. Supervisor will make recommendation for final S-. grade. Signed evaluation is returned to /0S. field office at end of spring semester.
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:ut&ome Pra&ti&e ;ehaiors /*asks1
12ow will outcome e attained34
Su&&ess Indi&ators
1&5hat does success look like in your agency if the outcome is achieved34
Student 6ill:
Competency 1
Identif" as a professional so&ial
6orker and &ondu&t oneself
a&&ordin%l")
Social workers serve as
representatives of the profession, its
mission, and its core values. They
know the profession)s history.
Social workers commit themselves
to the profession)s enhancement
and to their own professional
conduct and growth.
6 advocate for client access to the
services of social work7
6 practice personal reflection and self$
correction to assure continual
professional development7
6 attend to professional roles and
oundaries7
6 demonstrate professional demeanor in
ehavior, appearance, and
communication7
6 engage in career$long learning7 and
6 use supervision and consultation.
#ttend pulic events that 2ope8ine is participating in. Some e%amples
include college-career fairs, community events, etc.
#ttend oard meetings as well as directors meetings from agencies 2ope8ine
receives funding from.
5hen attending oard and directors, student will oserve and participate
when appropriate.
#ttire is casual at the usiness office. 2owever, when attending events student
will dress accordingly in an effort to represent 2ope8ine, and social work
profession, in a professional manner.
Student will maintain records of placement hours and scheduling.
#dditionally, student will inform site-task supervisor if any conflict of
scheduling arises.
Student will meet weekly with off$site 9S5 supervisor for weekly advising.
Should a conflict or concern arise, student will speak with site-task supervisor
and off$site supervisor and process these conflicts in a professional manner. If
issue is not resolved student will seek consultation from field liaison.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 2
$ppl" so&ial 6ork ethi&al
prin&iples to %uide professional
pra&ti&e)
Social workers have an oligation
to conduct themselves ethically and
to engage in ethical decision$
making.
Social workers are knowledgeale
aout the value ase of the
profession, its ethical standards,
and relevant law.
6 recognize and manage personal values
in a way that allows professional values
to guide practice7
6 make ethical decisions y applying
standards of the /ational #ssociation of
Social 5orkers 0ode of ;thics ' and, as
applicale, of the International
"ederation of Social 5orkers-
International #ssociation of Schools of
Social 5ork ;thics in Social 5ork,
Statement of Principles7(
6 tolerate amiguity in resolving ethical
conflicts7 and
6 apply strategies of ethical reasoning to
arrive at principled decisions.
<eep caller records confidential among staff, in accordance with 2ope8ine)s
policies and procedures.
=ase interactions on the professional values of the social work field rather
than personal values when there is a conflict or disagreement etween the
two.
Should an ethical dilemma arise, discuss a resolution with site-task supervisor7
with the understanding not all issues will e resolved.
Student will conduct their interactions with callers ased on the social work
principle that every person has worth and deserves to e treated with respect.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 3
$ppl" &riti&al thinkin% to inform
and &ommuni&ate professional
<ud%ments)
aout the principles of logic,
scientific in!uiry, and reasoned
discernment. They use critical
thinking augmented y creativity
and curiosity. 0ritical thinking also
re!uires the synthesis and
communication of relevant
information.
6 distinguish, appraise, and integrate
multiple sources of knowledge,
including research$ased
knowledge, and practice wisdom7
6 analyze models of assessment,
prevention, intervention, and evaluation7
and
6 demonstrate effective oral and written
communication in working with
individuals, families, groups,
organizations, communities, and
colleagues.
>esearch topics from reputale, scholarly sources and when needed seek the
advice of supervisors on finding or using resources.
Through reviews, assess current components of program to ensure the
organization is addressing the needs of the stakeholders.
5rite in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate grammar and
vocaulary.
Speak politely and with forethought when speaking with clients and when
representing 2ope8ine.
0ommunicate with off$site supervisor for at least one hour per week7 field
liaison at least once a month7 classmates as needed.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 4
5n%a%e diersit" and differen&e
in pra&ti&e)
Social workers understand how
diversity characterizes and shapes
the human e%perience and is critical
to the formation of identity. The
dimensions of diversity are
understood as the intersectionality
of multiple factors including age,
class, color, culture, disaility,
ethnicity, gender, gender identity
and e%pression,
immigration status, political
ideology, race, religion, se%, and
se%ual orientation. Social workers
appreciate that, as a conse!uence of
difference, a person)s life
e%periences may include
oppression,
poverty, marginalization, and
alienation as well as privilege,
power, and acclaim.
6 recognize the e%tent to which a
culture)s structures and values may
oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create
or enhance privilege and power7
6 gain sufficient self$awareness to
eliminate the influence of personal
iases and values in working with
diverse groups7
6 recognize and communicate their
understanding of the importance of
difference in shaping life e%periences7
and
6 view themselves as learners and
engage those with whom they work as
informants.
Practice active listening skill when interacting with callers.
?emonstrate sensitivity and competence when working with various cultures,
ethnicities, races, se%ualities, genders, religions, ailities, and lifestyles.
.se knowledge of the historical perspective of social welfare to maintain
ethical practices and cultural competence as it related to providing community
resources.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 5
$dan&e human ri%hts and so&ial
and e&onomi& =usti&e)
;ach person, regardless of position
in society, has asic human rights,
such as freedom, safety, privacy,
an ade!uate standard of living,
health care, and education. Social
workers recognize the gloal
interconnections of oppression and
are knowledgeale aout theories
of @ustice and strategies to promote
human and civil rights. Social work
incorporates social @ustice practices
in organizations, institutions, and
society to ensure that these asic
human rights are distriuted
e!uitaly and without pre@udice.
6 understand the forms and mechanisms
of oppression and discrimination7
6 advocate for human rights and social
and economic @ustice7 and
6 engage in practices that advance social
and economic @ustice.
#pply critical thinking when researching and writing, and produce materials
that encourage advances in social and economic @ustice.
>aise awareness of the services that are provided at the call center, and out in
the community, among the general population.
#ssist e%ecutive director and volunteer coordinator with volunteer training as
needed.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 6
5n%a%e in resear&h3informed
pra&ti&e and pra&ti&e3informed
resear&h)
Social workers use practice
e%perience to inform research,
employ evidence$ased
interventions, evaluate their own
practice, and use research findings
to improve practice, policy, and
social service delivery. Social
workers comprehend !uantitative
and !ualitative research and
understand scientific and ethical
approaches to uilding knowledge.
6 use practice e%perience to inform
scientific in!uiry and
6 use research evidence to inform
practice.
.se scholarly research to complete funding-grant applications as well as
information distriuted to the community.
Through surveys completed y volunteers upon completion of training,
compile data to present recommendations to the site-task supervisor for
review regarding program assessment and evaluation.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 7
$ppl" kno6led%e of human
;ehaior and the so&ial
enironment)
aout human ehavior across the
life course7 the range of social
systems in which people live7 and
the ways social systems promote or
deter people in maintaining or
achieving health and well$eing.
Social workers apply theories and
knowledge from the lieral arts to
understand iological, social,
cultural, psychological, and
spiritual development.
6 utilize conceptual frameworks to guide
the processes of assessment,
intervention, and evaluation7 and
6 criti!ue and apply knowledge to
understand person and environment.
Affer referrals as necessary to ensure caller has access to appropriate
resources to enhance their sense of well$eing and empowers them to use self$
determination.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 8
5n%a%e in poli&" pra&ti&e to
adan&e so&ial and e&onomi&
6ell3;ein% and to delier effe&tie
so&ial 6ork seri&es)
Social work practitioners
understand that policy affects
service delivery, and they actively
engage in policy practice. Social
workers know the history and
current structures of social policies
and services7 the role of policy in
service delivery7 and the role of
practice in policy development.
6 analyze, formulate, and advocate for
policies that advance social well$eing7
and
6 collaorate with colleagues and clients
for effective policy action.
#ssist in research for grant writing as well as assist in completing grants.
#ssist in revising resources made availale y the organization to ensure
proper and correct information is eing provided to stakeholders.
"rom the needs assessed when reviewing types of calls received, create
suggestions for volunteer training sessions as well as training manual to
promote the needs of callers.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 9
.espond to &onte4ts that shape
pra&ti&e)
Social workers are informed,
resourceful, and proactive in
responding to evolving
organizational, community, and
societal conte%ts at all levels of
practice. Social workers recognize
that the conte%t of practice is
dynamic, and use knowledge and
skill to respond proactively.
6 continuously discover, appraise, and
attend to changing locales, populations,
scientific and technological
developments, and emerging societal
trends to provide relevant services7 and
6 provide leadership in promoting
sustainale changes in service delivery
and practice to improve the !uality of
social services.
Atain research from recent and reputale sources to ensure an understanding
of the issues as they currently are.
#ctively participate in meetings and committee activities.
0ritical assess the actions and methods of 2ope8ine and whether these
continue to serve client communities.
>edesign volunteer post$training survey as needed to ensure the assessment
tool is appropriate and is otaining necessary information to improve the
program.
0reate, and keep organized, a grant noteook so funding opportunities are
easily otainale to encourage continual search for additional funding.
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Su&&ess Indi&ators
Student 6ill:
Competency 10
5n%a%e( assess( interene( and
ealuate 6ith indiiduals(
families( %roups( or%anizations(
and &ommunities)
Professional practice involves the
dynamic and interactive processes
of engagement, assessment,
intervention, and evaluation at
multiple levels. Social workers
have the knowledge and skills to
practice with individuals, families,
groups, organizations, and
communities. Practice knowledge
includes identifying, analyzing, and
implementing evidence$ased
interventions designed to achieve
client goals7 using research and
technological advances7 evaluating
program outcomes and practice
effectiveness7 developing,
analyzing, advocating, and
providing leadership for policies
and services7 and promoting social
and economic @ustice.
5n%a%ement
6 sustantively and affectively prepare
for action with individuals, families,
groups,
organizations, and communities7
6 use empathy and other interpersonal
skills7 and
6 develop a mutually agreed$on focus of
work and desired outcomes.
$ssessment
6 collect, organize, and interpret client
data7
6 assess client strengths and limitations7
6 develop mutually agreed$on
intervention goals and o@ectives7 and
6 select appropriate intervention
strategies.
Interention
6 initiate actions to achieve
organizational goals7
6 implement prevention interventions
that enhance client capacities7
6 help clients resolve prolems7
6 negotiate, mediate, and advocate for
clients7 and
6 facilitate transitions and endings.
5aluation
Social workers critically analyze,
monitor, and evaluate interventions.
5n%a%ement
.se active listening skills when speaking with callers.
Pursue collaorative relationships with organizational memers, as well as
outside organizations and committees.
$ssessment
Interpret data from volunteer post$training survey.
#ssist in maintaining local, social$work appropriate programs, resources,
and pro@ects.
Interention
#ssist with research
5aluation
>evise volunteer post$training survey to evaluate the impact of current
training techni!ues.
#ssist in developing any additional evaluations for other organizational
programs.
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5aluation Pa%e
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9S5 "ield Instructor-Supervisor
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"aculty "ield 8iaison
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