Department of Social Work

1. Department of Social Work Office of Field Education

2. Orientation Schedule • 8:30 Registration & Breakfast • 9:00 Introduction & Overview of Field • 9:45 Break • 10:00 Supervision CEU Presentation, Dr. Christopher Cotton • 12:00 Lunch

3. Introductions Department Chair: Dr. Roy Rodenhiser Field Education Coordinator: Chel Rodriguez, LCSW Assistant Field Education Coordinator: Loan Crider, LCSW Seminar Instructors: Dr. Dione King (BSW) Jeanine Atherton, MSW (BSW & MSW) Dr. Roy Rodenhiser (BSW) Dr. Jody Herzog (MSW) Dr. Christopher Cotton (MSW) Julie Patton, LCSW (MSW) Special thank you to Community Drug & Alcohol Council!

4. Welcome The purpose of this orientation is to introduce new and returning field instructors and task supervisors to the Field program at UWF and the role you will have with our BSW and MSW students. UWF has developed relationships with many agencies in Pensacola, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties as well as in the Mobile, Alabama area. We view our agency field instructors as our partners in providing the best social work education possible to our students. Your contribution to the social work field is immeasurable and we sincerely appreciate all that you do for our students.

6. Introduction • This training, in combination with the Field Education Manual should provide you with the tools needed to fulfill your responsibilities as an agency field instructor for UWF social work students • The Field Education Manual and this Powerpoint presentation will be available on the Department of Social Work website. • Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time to answer your questions or address any concerns you have. • Chel Rodriguez arodriguez@uwf.edu -850.474.2941 • Loan Crider lcrider@uwf.edu -850.474.2709

7. Department of Social Work Mission Statement • The mission of the University of West Florida’s Department of Social Work is to prepare social work practitioners to empower individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations within a geographic region of enormous need and promise. Drawing on a diverse faculty, the department is committed to human rights, social and economic justice, and respect for diversity to improve the quality of life of those we serve.

8. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 2015 EPAS • EPAS: Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards • Competency-based framework adopted by CSWE in 2008 • Focused on student learning outcomes • Competency-based approach is to identify and assess what students demonstrate in practice • Assesses student’s ability to demonstrate the competencies identified in the EPAS

9. Competency-Based Education “Social work competence is the ability to integrate and apply social work knowledge, values, and skills to practice situations in a purposeful, intentional, and professional manner to promote human and community well-being” (CSWE, 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards)

10. Competencies In Field Education • Field Education is guided by the nine competencies outlined by CSWE • Learning Contracts must reflect these competencies • Learning activities should be informed by these competencies, be specific, measurable • Evaluations must measure skills and knowledge in relation to the competencies

11. Social Work Competencies • 1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior • 2. Engage diversity and difference in practice • 3. Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice • 4. Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice • 5. Engage in policy practice • 6. Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities • 7. Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities • 8. Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities • 9. Evaluation practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (CSWE, 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards)

12. Field Program Overview • 400-hour BSW Senior Field Instruction • 300-hour MSW Foundation Field Instruction • 600-hour MSW Advanced Clinical Field Instruction

13. BSW Program Overview The BSW degree is a Generalist Program (compared to the MSW degree which is a clinical program at UWF) 400 hours are completed in the student’s last undergraduate semester (25 hours per week for Spring and Fall semesters, 32 hours per week for Summer semester) A minimum of one hour per week of face-to-face supervision is required with agency-assigned field instructor (who has a BSW or MSW degree with two years of post graduate experience). Students attend an integrative seminar course each Tuesday (3 credit hour course) on campus which requires other assignments.

14. MSW Foundation Field The Foundation field placement is completed during the first year of the MSW (non-advanced standing) program The internship is 300 hours in an assigned agency and is completed in one semester (20 hours per week) A minimum of one hour per week of face-to-face supervision is required with agency assigned field instructor (must have an MSW) Students attend a seminar course once per week on-campus

15. MSW Clinical Field The clinical field placement is completed during the student’s final two semesters of study Students complete 600 hours over the course of two semesters, 300 in the Fall and 300 in the Spring semesters (20 hours per week) • The internship is completed in one agency • A minimum of one hour per week of face-to-face supervision is required with agency assigned field instructor (must have an MSW with two years post graduate social work experience) • Students attend a seminar course once per week on campus • During their final semester students are enrolled in a 3-hour credit course in which they complete a capstone assignment

16. Student Placement Process • Student Orientation the semester prior to entering Field • Students apply for Spring during Fall semester • Students apply for Summer and Fall during Spring semester • Students complete online application • Preplacement interview with Field Coordinator • Agency receives application & resume for potential student • Student is instructed to schedule agency interview • Student completes confirmation form if accepted by agency

17. Field Education Team Student Field Instructor (and other agency staff who may be interacting with student) Task Supervisor (if applicable) Seminar Instructor/Liaison Field Education Office

18. Field Instructor • The person possessing the appropriate level BSW and/or MSW degree with two years of post graduate experience in the field of social work. The Field Instructor is responsible for supervising and evaluating the assigned student’s skills.

19. Task Supervisor • A student may be placed in an agency in which there is not a BSW (for undergraduates only) or MSW degreed person with two years of post-graduate experience to provide the one-hour of required face-to-face supervision per week as required by CSWE. In such cases, the student’s day-to day agency activities may be supervised by a professional with a related degree. This person is referred to as the “task supervisor”. The student must then participate in “off-site supervision”.

20. Supervision Requirements • A minimum of one hour per week of face-to-face structured supervision time with Field Instructor and informal consultation as needed. This is a CSWE requirement. • The Field Instructor must have two years post graduate experience at the BSW and MSW levels, also a CSWE requirement. • Students receiving off-site supervision, or whose daily tasks are under the supervision of someone other than the field instructor, should be assigned a task supervisor.

21. Off-Site Supervision In order to fulfill CSWE requirements for supervision, the student in an agency under the supervision of a task supervisor is required to meet with a BSW (for undergraduates only) or MSW with two years of post-graduate experience face-to-face one hour per week. This person is usually designated by the field office and in such cases fulfills the role of the Field Instructor.

22. Seminar Instructor • The seminar instructor teaches the field seminar class held weekly on-campus where students talk about their placements and practice their skills. The seminar instructor also fulfills the liaison role between UWF and the agency. The seminar instructor will visit the agency at least once per semester to conduct a site visit with the field instructor and student.

23. Functions of the Seminar Instructor/Liaison • Provides support for the Field Instructor and Student • Facilitates communication between the School and the Agency • Conducts site visits to the Agency • With Field Instructor, participates in evaluation of Student in Field • Assists Students with professional development • Conducts seminars weekly • Seminar Instructors are available to consult, advise, mediate and support. • Students and Field Instructors are encouraged to communicate with Seminar Instructors regarding any current or potential issues. • The sooner the better!

24. Roles of the Field Office • Coordinate student placement • Approve and monitor sites and supervisors • Address major issues of concern • Provide training and support to field instructors and seminar instructors • Ensures CSWE Competencies are integrated into Field Education

25. Expectations of Students • Follow all agency rules, policies, and procedures • Read and comply with policies and procedures outlined in the UWF Field Manual • Adhere to NASW Code of Ethics and behave in accordance with professional values • Fulfill commitments made to the agency • Complete & document required hours (obtain signatures) • Adhere to schedule determined at beginning of semester • Notify agency in advance of anticipate absence(s) • Arrange to makeup any hours lost due to illness, emergency, etc. • Actively engage in development of Learning Contract • Participate in supervision & seek feedback • Be receptive to feedback provided by Field Instructor, Seminar Instructor, etc. • Immediately communicate any issues or concerns to Field Instructor or Task Supervisor and Seminar Instructor

26. Keeping Track of Practicum Hours • Students are required to record all hours, including supervision hours, using the Log of Field Hours (located at http://uwf.edu/ceps/departments/social-work/careers-and-internships/msw-field-instruction/ ) • Field Instructors and Task Supervisors are required to sign the log weekly to verify the student’s hours • Students submit their Log of Field Hours in tk20 at the end of the semester (or as required by the seminar instructor)

27. Holidays, Breaks, and Vacations Students are not permitted to begin their internship before the first day of the semester. During the semester, students are required to follow the agency’s hours of operations. If the agency is open on a date that the University is closed during a semester, studentsshould report to their internship. This includes Spring Break. Students are not permitted to intern between semesters. This includes the winter break occurring between the Fall and Spring semesters. This is a University policy and pertains to liability. Student schedules are negotiated between the agency field instructor (or task supervisor if applicable). Students should communicate directly with their agency field instructor (or task supervisor if applicable) regarding any anticipated or unanticipated absences. Any missed practicum hours must be made-up as agreed upon with field instructor (or task supervisor if applicable). Students are not permitted to miss weekly field seminar due to internship responsibilities. Field seminar attendance is mandatory and such an absence will be considered unexcused. Field placement hours can not be completed any sooner than two weeks prior to the end of the semester.

28. Field Problems and Resolutions Concerns arising in field must be addressed early and feedback given to students needs to occur regularly. Agencies are encouraged to engage in the problem-solving process with students. Students are encouraged to do the same. Communication with UWF is essential. Situations in which efforts to resolve the student issue is unsuccessful, it is appropriate to inform the seminar instructor of the concerns. It may be appropriate for the seminar instructor, field instructor (and/or task supervisor) and student to conduct a meeting, either by conference call or in-person in addition to regularly scheduled site visit to address issues or concerns.

29. Assessment of Student Outcomes& The Learning Contract

30. Assessment of student outcomes is central to competency-based education Assessment provides evidence that students have mastered competencies Assessment is proof of readiness to enter professional practice Assessment reflects our effectiveness as a program The Learning Contract serves as the assessment tool

31. Student Learning Contract The goal is for the Seminar Instructor, Field Instructor and Task Supervisor to work collaboratively in identifying and evaluating the student’s learning objectives. • The MSW Student Learning Contract can be found at http://uwf.edu/ceps/departments/social-work/careers-and-internships/msw-field-instruction/ • The BSW Student Learning Contract can be found at http://uwf.edu/ceps/departments/social-work/careers-and-internships/bsw-field-instruction/

32. Student Learning Contract • Student outcomes are assessed via use of the Learning Contract • The Learning Contract is based on the 9 EPAS Competencies • Developed at the beginning of the semester and in collaboration between the student, seminar instructor, field instructor, and/or task supervisor • Serves as a “road map” to guide the student’s learning experience • Serves as a document to monitor and evaluate the student’s progress during the semester in attaining the expected practice behaviors as they build their competencies • Review at weekly during supervision meetings to ensure progress on Practice Behaviors as students build and expand upon their competencies

33. Student Learning Contract (cont’d) • The competencies and objectives are included in the first column of the Student Learning Contract form • Working with the Field Instructor and/or Task Supervisor, the student will identify an Agency Activity that will demonstrate mastery of each competency. This should be written into the “Learning Contract Activities” (second column) • Each Agency Activity must be measureable • The identified Agency Activity should be individualized according to the agency’s methods of providing services, coupled with the student’s in-class learning • Students are evaluated twice/semester, at midterm and end of the semester. • Evaluations are completed by Field Instructors and Task Supervisors online via tk20 • Students are rated on a scale • 1=not competent • 2=developing competency • 3=competent • 4=advanced competence

34. Tk20: What do Field Instructors need to know? • Field Instructors will receive an email within the first two weeks of the semester • The link provides access to the students midterm and final evaluations • Evaluations are completed online • Once the evaluation is complete, click “complete” to save • If unable to located the link, please email Field Office to request that we resend • Please contact lcrider@uwf.edu with any problems related to tk20

35. Please visit our website…..

36. Surveys Field Placement Agency Survey https://uwfsocialwork.tk20.com/campustoolshighered/k12_public_kiosk_menu.do?id=-45fe5740bd54c8f154552845bb-218d Field Instructor Survey https://uwfsocialwork.tk20.com/campustoolshighered/k12_public_kiosk_menu.do?id=-45fe57405dfce64215260954f0e1c02 Task Supervisor Survey https://uwfsocialwork.tk20.com/campustoolshighered/k12_public_kiosk_menu.do?id=-45fe57405dfce64215260954f0e1c83 *passkey is socialwork

37. Resources Information for agencies http://uwf.edu/ceps/departments/social-work/careers-and-internships/placement-agencies/ Here you will find links for this powerpoint slide, field manual, surveys, and general information Tk20 site: https://uwfsocialwork.tk20.com

38. Resources Field Hours Log http://uwf.edu/media/university-of-west-florida/colleges/ceps/social-work/field-manual-and-learning-contracts/Log_of_Field_Hours.pdf BSW Learning Contract http://uwf.edu/media/university-of-west-florida/colleges/ceps/social-work/SOW4510-Learning-Contract-(2).docx MSW Foundation Learning Contract http://uwf.edu/media/university-of-west-florida/colleges/ceps/social-work/SOW6535-Learning-Contract-(1).docx

39. Contacts Dr. Rodenhiser (850) 474-3080 rrodenhiser@uwf.edu Chel Rodriguez arodriguez@uwf.edu (850)474-2941 Loan Crider lcrider@uwf.edu