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MSW Field Orientation

MSW Field Orientation. Kellye McIntyre, CSW Field Director, BSW and MSW Programs. 1. Field Program Standards. Purpose of WKU MSW Program To prepare exemplary social workers that are skilled in practice in rural settings.

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MSW Field Orientation

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  1. MSW Field Orientation Kellye McIntyre, CSW Field Director, BSW and MSW Programs 1

  2. Field Program Standards • Purpose of WKU MSW Program • To prepare exemplary social workers that are skilled in practice in rural settings. • In keeping with this purpose, students are expected to possess, appreciate, be able to practice and continue to develop the following competencies. 2

  3. Core Competencies • Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior • Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice • Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice • Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice • Engage in Policy Practice • Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities • Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities • Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities • Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 3

  4. MSW Field • Generalist Year 200 Hours First Semester 200 Hours Second Semester • Specialized Year 250 Hours First Semester 250 Hours Second Semester • Total of 900 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 linked with PRACTICE Courses 4

  5. Who’s Who in Field Placement • Field Director- responsible for placement contracts, matching students, trouble shooting • Field Instructor-MSW, post 2 years • Task Supervisor- agency staff person who oversees daily activity, under guidance of Field Instructor • Field Liaison- faculty member responsible for coordination and oversight of placement • Field Placement- agency where student is placed 5

  6. CSWE and EPAS 6

  7. 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 should talk with the agency during the first contact and the interview about characteristics/strengths student will bring if offered the placement 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 7

  8. Worksite Placements(WKU does not guarantee Worksite Placement) • Placements are carefully evaluated and developed • Placement 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) 8

  9. Field Students • Communicate with Field Director • Watch your WKU email • Complete Pre-field Online training • Apply for NASW & professional liability insurance early • Submit All Required Paperwork on Time • Responsible for Grade-Hours, journals, other assignments, “Beginning Competence” on objectives- Pass/Fail 9

  10. Student Behavior • Professional/Ethics • Represent WKU and Agency • Email • 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 10

  11. Student Responsibility • Case Recordings • Agency protocol, transfer or closing summary • Journals/Field Logs/Hours • Student Evaluation of Practicum • Keep Original Learning Plan and use it at all Evaluations 11

  12. 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 12

  13. 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 13

  14. What to do the week before placement starts • Contact the field instructor to confirm your start date and time. • Review the instructions on your approval letter to make sure you have everything completed. • Make sure you have joined NASW and have the required liability insurance • Contact your Field Liaison or the Field Director if you have any questions about starting field. 14

  15. Field Forms • Field information (applicable to BSW and MSW students) can be found at: http://www.wku.edu/socialwork/field/student_toolbox.php • Scroll down to MSW Field at the bottom of this link to view the field manual and other pertinent forms for MSW field students. 15

  16. Make the most of your field experience! • Visit the field website often: • www.wku.edu/socialwork/field/ • Office Phone 270-745-5049 • kellye.mcintyre@wku.edu • Academic Complex 112A 16

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