Transcript The Field Placement Process for BSW & MSW Students – An

The Field Placement Process for
BSW & MSW Students –
An Overview for Field Instructors
Shellene Mazany, LCSW
Instructor, UCF School of Social Work
Office of Field Education Faculty & Staff
Jacquie Withers, LCSW
Field Education Coordinator
407-823-5716
[email protected]
Shelley Hall, MSW
Assistant Field Education Coordinator
407-823-3346
[email protected]
Shellene Mazany, LCSW
Instructor
407-823-3474
[email protected]
Shanice Rodriguez
Field Program Assistant
407-823-5230
[email protected]
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Office of Field Education
 Identify new agencies/potential field placement sites
 Agency affiliation agreements - maintain and keep up-to-date
 Stay connected with agencies throughout the year; determine
interest in interns and refer students when appropriate
 Maintain and update Intern Placement Tracking (IPT) Database
 Placement Confirmation Form information
 Student information
 Agency information
 Field Instructor/Task Supervisor information
 Affiliation Agreement information
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Office of Field Education
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Field Placement Process for Students
Complete and submit a Field Application (found online)
Background History
 Other languages
 Outside work obligations versus internship
 Rank areas of interest from categories provided such as substance
abuse, children and families, mental health, corrections, aging,
homelessness, domestic violence, veterans, healthcare
 Narrative – reasons for interest in areas selected, field of social work
and general statement about personal background
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Field Placement Process for Students
Sign up for interview with Field Faculty
 Professional attire
 Discussion of learning competencies according to level of education.
 Discussion of areas of interest
 Background issues and impact on placement; costs associated screenings, immunizations, etc.
 Transportation issues
 Selection of agency/field placement is determined by Field Faculty; student is provided agency
contact information 3 - 4 weeks after interview
If a student has a specific agency in mind they can indicate that on their application or
during interview with faculty member
Students are not permitted to contact an agency on their own to discuss potential
internship opportunities
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Field Placement Process for Students
Agency Interview with Student
 Student contacts agency; advised to schedule interview asap
 Professional dress
 Resume
If agency agrees to host intern:
 Student completes necessary background checks; HR procedures
 Communicates school schedule and availability; semester start
date, etc.
 Agency signs Placement Confirmation Form
Unsuccessful interview/decline intern = Field Faculty explores other options
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Expectations of Students in Field
 Students
are expected to stay in their field placement for the entire
semester(s) they are in field.
 They
are expected to receive one hour of supervision per week from a
qualified supervisor (BSW or MSW approved by the Field Office)
 Internship
hours are expected to be completed during normal business
hours (8am – 5pm)
 Field
Placements cannot be completed only during weekend and evening
hours.
 All
students entering field are required to attend Field Orientation (prior
to their field placement starting)
 Display
a professional behavior at all times and demonstrate ethical
standards for the profession according to the NASW Code of Ethics
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Purpose of Field Education
 Improves the student’s ability to translate theory into effective
social work practice
 Broadens the student’s range of skills for performing quality
social work functions
 Strengthens the student’s awareness of the values, ethics,
motivations, and judgments identified with the profession of
social work
 Increases student’s awareness of community resources,
diversity, and at-risk populations
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The Field Placement Process
Questions?
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