Field Educator Orientation Fall 2016 BSW and MSW Advanced Level University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Agency Partners Welcome--Dr. Giesler Introductions Name and Agency Number of students placed at your agency BSW or MSW student

Department Introductions BSW Field Instructors Cornelia Gordon Hempe Jeff Marks Colleen Hansen Amy Williams 48 BSW level students MSW Field Instructor Mary Weeden Larry Reynolds 18 Advanced level MSW students

Department Introductions cont. Dr. Fredi Giesler, Department Chair Amy Williams, BSW Field Coordinator Carol Collien, MSW Field Coordinator Field Committee: comprised of Social Work faculty and instructors who teach field sections.

MSW Program Themes We are thrilled to be moving forward with our independent UW Oshkosh MSW Program. And, continue with our long-standing BSW program… The MSW Program offers two concentrations in the advanced curriculum Clinical/Mental Health Practice Health Care Practice

Placement duration & Timing BSW and Foundation (1st yr.) level MSW students complete generalist placements. Fall and Spring semesters: BSW and Advanced level MSW students Spring and Summer semesters: Foundation level MSW students

Placement Processes 101 Students who have been admitted to the Social Work Program apply to field in the Spring Complete their agency interviews beginning in April. The process unfolds. Begins with BSW students in April, MSW student began after orientation and 7/1(my start), Foundation MSW students interview in Sept/Oct.

What happens at the interview? Professional demeanor and actions Clarify roles and expectations Determine days and hours at placement Overall, is it a good match? Roles and expectations: both parties Agencies can decline

Placement Processes 101 (cont.) Upon successful interview: Field Placement Agreement (FPA) Forms (student) Program Memorandum (SW Department) Field Instructor Resume (Field Instructor) Agency Description (Field Instructor) Affiliation Agreement (University) Driver Authorization Form (student and University)

Placement Hours BSW (2)14 week semester 210 hrs. fall 210 hrs. spring 420 hours total 15 hours/week MSW Foundation (2)17 weeks 306 hrs. fall/interim 144 hrs. spring/summer 450 hours total 18 hours/week semester and the interim semester is 17 weeks

Roles within the Field Program Agency Field Educator/Supervisor Faculty Field Liaison/Instructor BSW and MSW Field Coordinators

Agency Field Educator/Supervisor Provide practicum experience that assists in meeting student learning needs Assist in development of activities and tasks with student and field liaison. Provide regularly scheduled, educationally sound formal social work supervision of the student Orient the student to agency and provide resources to engage in the field activities Communicate progress of students throughout the placement End of semester and placement evaluations related to competencies

Faculty Field Liaison/Instructor BSW and MSW – teach the field seminar course Assist students to integrate classroom knowledge and fieldwork experience Meet with Student and Field Agency Educator to facilitate learning and evaluation At least one agency visit per semester

Field Coordinator Develop and maintain field sites Develop contractual agreements with agencies, field instructors and students Train new and existing field educators Work with students and agencies in the placement process Resolve unexpected difficulties that arise while students are in field, conflicts or issues with placement Review and revise Field Manual First work with Faculty Field Liaison/instructor to resolve. Involve Field Coordinator as needed. At times may be primary.

Packet & Supporting Materials End of Semester Evaluation (online) UW Oshkosh Academic Calendar (folder) Sample Field Seminar Syllabus (online) Orientation Powerpoint (folder) Show on Screen Link to MSW Advanced Evaluation: http://oshkosh.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9n0jHhbfnaxPwdT Link to BSW Evaluation: http://oshkosh.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0NCVVcXH4brXigR Link to Sample Field Seminar Syllabus (SW 401): http://www.uwosh.edu/socialwork/undergraduate-program/field-education/copy_of_AppendixBSampleSW401Syllabus.pdf/at_download/file Academic calendar: https://www.uwosh.edu/provost/Main%20Highlight/calendars/UWOshkosh_20162017.pdf

Understanding competency based social work CSWE 2008 EPAS 10 Competencies All Practice Behaviors Assessed 3 times across the curriculum All Competencies and Practice Behaviors are assessed in field Field is the course where ALL practice behaviors are assessed CSWE 2015 EPAS EPAS Education Policy and Accreditation Standards--moving to 9 competencies “and behavior indicators”

The Student Learning Contract (SLC) What is the student’s responsibility? What role do I have in helping the student write the SLC? Student logs--procedure Student develops the contract--understanding the opportunities in the agency Field Supervisor--help student understand what’s going on at the agency so they can align the tasks to the competencies Signing student logs: who, how each instructor

Evaluative Instruments BSW and MSW The evaluation tool is filled out electronically. The evaluation is completed by the student, the Field Supervisor and the Faculty Field Liaison at the end of each semester. The link will be sent prior to the visit. The student and Agency Field Supervisor will meet to discuss evaluation prior to end of semester meeting. The Field Faculty Liaison fills it out after the meeting. The Field Faculty Liaison determines the final grade. Link to MSW Advanced Evaluation: http://oshkosh.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9n0jHhbfnaxPwdT Link to BSW Evaluation: http://oshkosh.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0NCVVcXH4brXigR

BSW and Foundation-level MSW Rating Scale 1: Student does not demonstrate competency; student needs to take initiative to improve practice competency. 2: Student demonstrates limited practice competency. 3: Student is developing competency that is approaching that of a beginning level Social Work professional. 4: Student demonstrates competency at a beginning level Social Work professional.

Online Evaluation Who fills out the electronic evaluation form? After I complete the evaluation, what happens? New database - Tk20

FAQ’s Is it okay for BSW students to complete hours over interim? How often should I be meeting with the student for supervision? When are journals/logs signed? What does ongoing student development look like? MSW includes hours over interim Weekly meetings on average,not necessarily a formal appt. Invite faculty to speak to development

Q & A and meet with Instructors Supervision, breaks, calendar, roles, competencies, evaluation, forms, the website, other??? Meet with the respective Field Instructors. Boundaries & Ethics workshop begins at 10:00am

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