Millie Brady E-Portfolio

1. Millie Brady E-Portfolio Presentation of the Human Service Internship AHS 8100 – Guided Practicum

2. Table of Content • Chapter 1: Getting Started • Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted • Chapter 3: Developing Ethical Competence • Chapter 4: Using Supervision • Chapter 5: Learning to Learn from Experience • Chapter 6: Communicating with Clients • Chapter 7: Developing Cultural Competence • Chapter 8: Writing and Reporting • Chapter 9: Taking care of yourself • Chapter 10: Ending your Internship • Chapter 11: Planning your Career

3. My Electronic Portfolio: My E-Portfolio is a great for use in my later endeavors. I can use it for future purposes during my career. I used Weebly.Com for my E-Portfolio: Weeblyis used to design websites and blogs and it is free. Follow the Link below to : http://mikeg81.weebly.com When Viewing My Site, You will find the Following Information: Resume Learning Contract Journal Entries Weekly Log Agency Report Critical Analysis Report Strength Finders Survey Results Letter of Recommendation from my site supervisor And much, much more…. Chapter 1: Getting Started

4. Black or African American alone, 2012: 54.9% White alone, 2012 : 40.3% American Indian, Alaska Native alone, Asian alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Hispanic or Latino, White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, and those mixed with two or more races make up the remaining percentage. Augusta, Goergia: Richmond County… Statistics Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted • East Central Public Health District Offers Progams for: • Medical Services • Hypertension Management Outreach Program (HMO) • Nutrition (WIC) • HIV/AIDS education and testing services • Dental services • Access to behavioral health (A RCHD initiative)

5. Professional Boundaries: During my internship, I helped teach a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. Taught at the organization I work for. Internship supervisor sked me if I felt comfortable with teaching there. Talked with Janay and the supervisor at my organization. Followed through with teaching the program at my organization. Chapter 3: Developing Ethical Competence

6. My thoughts about supervision: I like to work with no one watching over my shoulder. I like to be given specific directions of what is expected when I am given tasks. I like working alone more than I like working in groups. For some reason, I work better under pressure. I don’t mind constructive criticism. I like to feel free to provide input Chapter 4: Using Supervision

7. Integrative Process Model Step 1: Gathering Objective Data from concrete experience One particular day, during my internship, I was sitting in on a phone conference with Janay. Suddenly, she had to leave to go across the hall to speak to a group of interns, form another facility, about the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program that we taught. She asked me to finish the phone conference, without her, and to answer any questions anyone may have had. Step 2: Reflecting At first, I didn’t feel comfortable with handling the phone conference alone because I didn’t think I knew enough information to answer any questions that anyone may have had about our organization/program. Step 3: Identifying relevant theory and knowledge Using the problem solving theory, I needed to gather more information about the organization/program. I immediately got on the internet and gathered that information about the organization/program. I also gathered any brochures or documents that I saw in the office that pertained to the program. Chapter 5: Learning to Learn from Experience

8. Chapter 5: Learning to Learn from Experience (Cont…) • Step 4: Examining Dissonance • I found part of the issue to be my discomfort with having to go into a situation “blind folded”. But, also, I didn’t know how the group would react to me (a mere intern) speaking on behalf of the organization representative. My concern was that, no matter how I responded to their questions, they may not appreciate my information because of my status as an intern. • Step 5: Articulating Learning • I found that backing up my thoughts and opinions with facts was beneficial. • I also found that I was not the only intern on the phone conference and that the phone conference participants were actually very used to having interns speak. • Finally, I learned that by taking on this task, I was also learning as I went along. Therefore, not only was I educating the other organizations, I was educating myself as well. • Step 6: Developing a Plan • I spoke with my supervisor and explained my initial discomfort and how I handled it. She understood my discomfort and stated that she knew I could handle it. She was very pleased with how I handled it. The conversation was beneficial in helping us both understand each others position and needs (my position and needs as an intern and hers as a supervisor).

9. I love working with children and adolescents and I have a lot of experience in doing so. But working with teens and teaching Pregnancy, HIV/AIDs, and STD prevention is something that was new to me coming into this internship. If I had to do this for the rest of my career, I would take more training programs. I would seek certain certifications and licensures that I may need. I would do more research on the statistics of the topics. On of my greatest strengths is my ability to communicate effectively with just about anyone. I am also a great listener, which is a key component to effective communication. I have developed and strengthened these skills, over many years, by: Being a mother and communicating effectively with my own children. Working with children/adolescents and adults as part of my job responsibilities. Being a confidant for family members and friends. Many times, I worked with a diverse and wide range of clientsfrom different nationalities, cultures, beliefs, values, religions, ages, and genders. . Chapter 6: Communicating with Clients

10. I’ve always like working with children/adolescents. But my internship has made me realize that I specifically like working with the females in this age group. Some things that I learned about working with seniors are: As a female myself, I can relate to them well. They are always inquisitive. (Most) are more mature than males their age. (Most) have accomplishable dreams and aspirations. During my internship I noticed: (Some) can be very sensitive. (Most) are very particular about friends. (Most) are very interested in learning about the prevention of pregnancy, HIV/AIDs, and STDs. Some have their own identities while others just “go with the flow” to try to fit in. Chapter 7: Developing Cultural Competence

11. My field experience helped to strengthen my writing skills. I had to complete certain tasks that, at times, required me to push myself beyond my norm. Some examples are: Weekly Journals A Critical Analysis Report A Learning Contract A Cultural Immersion Report And an Agency Report I don’t think any of the assignments were harder than need be.But they were challenging enough to make me have to think, plan, and, at times, use creative writing skills. Chapter 8: Writing and Reporting

12. Stressors: Work (40 plus hrs. per week) Internship (3 to 5 hrs. per day each week) Full-Time Grad Student Time for family and friends Household chores/duties. Ways to handle Stress: Workout Vacation/ Travel Read Write Poems Cook Spend Time With Family and Friends Simply Relax and Doing NOTHING Chapter 9: Taking care of yourself

13. Most appreciated: The opportunity to get to meet and interact with new people and the opportunity to work with the teens. Also, making a positive impact on the lives of the teens. Regrets: I only wish that I had more in depth, firsthand knowledge on how the program is ran. Wants/Needs: Obtain a desirable position in this field. Continued Personal and Professional Growth: Continue to network with those who are in the human services profession and continue to strengthen my skills and knowledge. Chapter 10: Ending your Internship

14. Long-term career goal: To be start my own organization geared towards helping teens. Short-term career goals: Master’s Degree Graduation! Continue to expand my knowledge in this field. Construct networking that is beneficial and fits my goals. The questions… Do I go further and pursuemy Doctorate degree? If I continue with my Doctorate… When should I begin? What salary do I expect to receive/accept if I get a position working in this field? Chapter 11: Planning your Career

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16. Thank You! Contact Info: Millie Brady Email: mbarl62837@wildcats.wilmu.edu East Central Public Health District 1916 North Leg Road Augusta, GA 30909 Phone: 706-667-4296