Field Orientation
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BSW Field
Orientation…
the HEART of Social
Work Education
Vivian Hurt, MSW,CSW
Field Director BSW and MSW
Programs
Who’s Who in Field Placement
Field Director-
Responsible for Placement
contracts, matching students, trouble shooting
Field Instructor-MSW, post 2 years
Field Liaison- faculty member responsible for
coordination and oversight of placement
Field Placement-agency where student is
placed
Task Supervisor- agency staff person who
oversees daily activity, under guidance of Field
Instructor.
BSW Field
200 Hours First Semester
200 Hours Second Semester
TOTAL 400 Hours in Field -Does not include Pre Field
Orientation, Travel, or Agency Training (only 16
hours per semester)
Experiential in Nature and Focus
Application of theories and skills
Field courses are sequenced with PRACTICE Courses
BSW MISSION
The mission of the BSW program at WKU is to
prepare culturally competent professionals
who work with diverse, multigenerational
populations and client systems of various
sizes. The program promotes a
commitment to social justice and lifelong
learning in order for students to work
successfully in a global society.
In keeping with this purpose, students are
expected to possess, appreciate, be able to
practice and continue to develop the
following competencies.
10 Core Competencies
Identifies as Professional SW
Applies Ethical Principles
Applies Critical Thinking/Professional Judgment
Engages Diversity
Advances Human Rights/Justice
Engages in Research-Informed Practice and Practice-Informed
Research
Knowledge of Human Behavior/Social Environment
Engages in Policy Practice to Advance Economic Well-being and
Deliver Effective Social work Practice
Responds to Contexts that Shape Practice
Engages, Assesses, Intervenes, and Evaluates with Individuals,
Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
CSWE and EPAS
Program Goals and
Objectives
Core
Competencies
Field
Evaluation
Field Application Process
Student gives top 3 choices.
Field Director and Student work together to find a
“good fit”
Student approaches the placement process just like
a job opportunity-always professional
Student “sells themselves” to the agency during the
first contact and the interview
Agency-Field Instructor
Visited/approved
Current Contract/MOU
Licensed/Exempt
2 years post degree experience
willing to participate in teaching/learning
abide by WKU field policy
Worksite Placements
(WKU does not guarantee Worksite Placement)
Placements are carefully evaluated and
developed
Placement “job tasks” are different from
“regular work” each semester
Field Instructor and Employment Supervisor
must be different
Must have a different Field Instructor each year
Involved in the Process
Student
Employment Supervisor
Agency Administration
Field Instructor
Field Director (final approval)
Field Students
Have realistic expectations
Communicate with Field Director
WATCH YOUR EMAIL
Complete Pre-field ONLINE training
Apply for Insurance Early
Submit All Required Paperwork on
Time
Responsible for Grade-Hours, journals, other
assignments, “Beginning Competence” on objectivesPass/Fail
Student Concerns- Who Can Help
Anything involving the agency- go to the
Field Instructor
Completing Hours, placement problems,
grades, assignments- go to Liaison
If not resolved- FD takes to Program
Director
You can always follow Grievance Policy
General Policy
University does not provide any travel
reimbursement
Student is responsible for health,
automobile and liability insurance (notify
liaison/field director of health/safety
hazards)
If you transport clients-WKU will not be
responsible-student will (suggest rider)
Special Agency Requirements
TB, Criminal Checks, Employment
Student Behavior
Professional/Ethics
Represent WKU and Agency
Confidentiality
Adhere to Personnel Practices/Use of
Materials
Sick, phone numbers, show initiative, responsible for learning
Holidays
Work schedule is at the discretion of Field
Instructor
Student Responsibility
Case Recordings
Agency protocol, transfer or closing
summary
Journals/Field Logs/Hours
Student Evaluation of Practicum
Keep Original Learning Plan and us it
at all Evaluations
Have a Great “Field” Experience
Visit the Field Website Often
[email protected]
Office Phone 745 8935
AC 114
Remember“Field Placement” is the HEART of
SOCIAL WORK