Informational Session SWK 301 Informational Session

WELCOME Field Office Introductions Participant Introductions Tracy Walker Director of Field Education Xenia Becher Internship Coordinator & SWK 301 Instructor Nadaya Brantley Internship Coordinator & SWK 301 Instructor Kristin Esposito Internship Coordinator Indrani Gurgol Office Coordinator Introductions Housekeeping Participation is key to getting the most of today’s orientation Handout and fill out student liability form Ball toss for participant introduction Participant Introductions

Overview of SWK 301 The first two weeks of the course are spent in class preparing students for entry into a community practice setting The following 10 weeks, students will participate in a weekly classroom session and 6 hours/weekly (60 hours) in a community practice setting The course instructor will be the liaison for the school, student and agency

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS provide student with opportunities for direct contact with client population provide direct observation of a student’s activities by designated staff provide direction, support and mentoring oversight may be provided by a designated staff member provide ongoing feedback of student’s performance/behavior through the use of the student weekly journal/reflection form verify completion of hours on the student journal form

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES complete 60 hours of community practice in an assigned agency (6 hours a week for 10 weeks) manage the logistics of their community practice experience conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to professional expectations demonstrate self-motivation and initiative complete student section of journal/reflection form and have designated staff complete feedback section, as well as providing a signature confirming number of hours completed submit weekly journal/reflection form to course instructor to meet all the expectations outlined in the course syllabus

Transportation Transportation: Mary Ann Shaw Center Centro Bus http://shawcenter.syr.edu/student/transportation/ 315-443-5051 M-F 7am -8:30pm Follows Syracuse City School District Schedule Free Shuttle Centro Bus http://www.centro.org/ 315-442-3400 Access web page for trip planner services See website for cost   Some within walking distance

Sample Forms from the Maryann Shaw Center

Review of tip sheet Review agency website to learn about the mission and services provided. Contact your community practice site Introduce yourself as a Syracuse University SWK 301 Community Practice student  Ask about the orientation process such as background checks/fingerprinting/clearances and make a plan to do this BEFORE you leave for the summer. Discuss the days in which you anticipate being in community practice in the fall. Thank them for taking the time to teach you about their program/agency/organization Notify the field office that you have made this contact and have gone through the necessary clearances (if applicable). Email Deborah Ducett dmducett@syr.edu Know the route to get to your field placement Ask about parking Do you need public transportation? How long will it take to get to your field placement from home/school? Are there other students going to the same site and if so, can you carpool?

Review of Agencies/Student Assignments Toomey Residential Services Jewish Family Services Interfaith Works Northeast Community Center VA Medical Center Syracuse Behavioral Health CIRCARE ACT Team Syracuse City School District-Promise Zone Salvation Army Programs Rescue Mission Programs Huntington Family Center Programs Westcott Community Center Crouse Hospital Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic Hopeprint Toomey Residential ACR – Q Center

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