NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. 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 Shelley Hall, MSW Assistant Field Education Coordinator Shellene Mazany, LCSW Instructor Shanice Rodriguez Field Program Assistant Jan. 16, 20152

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 Jan. 16, 20153

Office of Field Education 4Jan. 16, 2015

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 Jan. 16, 20155

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 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 Jan. 16, 20156

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 Jan. 16, 20157

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 Jan. 16, 20158

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 Jan. 16, 20159

The Field Placement Process Jan. 16, Questions?