1. Informational Session
SWK 301
Informational Session

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Transportation Transportation: Mary Ann Shaw Center Centro Bus
M-F 7am -8:30pm
Follows Syracuse City School District Schedule
Free Shuttle
Centro Bus
Access web page for trip planner services
See website for cost
Some within walking distance

7. Sample Forms from the Maryann Shaw Center

8. 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). Deborah Ducett
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?

9. 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

10. Questions?