1. Yvonne Williams Internship Experience With the United Way of Delaware

2. Getting Started Feelings of Excitement Degree Program Ending
Challenges of learning something new
Working with John Moore

3. Getting Started Feelings of Anxiety Meeting new people and fitting in
Balancing work, school and internship
Not knowing what to expect

4. Getting Acquainted Agency context learned Community Partnerships
Funding Techniques
Mission and Vision
Agency context – intern view
Not exposed to target population of the organization due to the size and location of the Dover site
Intern role was more Administrative

5. Developing Ethical Competence
Unethical observation
at my internship site
Privacy
Confidentially
Solutions for unethical
observation
Hold meetings off site
Hold meetings either before/after hours
Close office doors

6. Using Supervision Meetings: Interview and Introductions Weekly Status
Challenges:
Lack of continue weekly supervision
Lack of timely feedback and communication
Solutions:
Scheduled meeting to express concerns
Scheduled weekly phone conferences
Specific internship weekly scheduled

7. The Integrative Processing Model
Stage Two: Reflecting, mostly relates to work responsibilities as an intern and current place of employment
Be able to constantly assess my reaction to different situations
Ability to critiques myself and ensure I am providing the best services possible to my clients
Flexibility ensures the effectiveness of services provided

8. Communicating with Clients
Employment Experiences
Program Assistant - (Part-time)
Direct Support Staff – (Part-time)
Internship Experiences
Community Outreach
Most satisfying
Working hands on with members
Working and encouraging young adults

9. Communicating with Clients
Area of Strengths:
Communication
Ability to follow-thru
Reliable
Willing to gain new skills
Areas of Improvement:
Public Speaking
Time Management

10. Developing Cultural Competence
Due to the size and location of the Dover United Way Office there have been minimal encounters of cultural differences
I have not gained any new insight about my own culture or other cultures
Current level of skill in working with people who are culturally different from me is strong.
Constantly working with people of diverse cultures on a daily basic at current place of employment

11. Writing and Reporting Consist of: Intern Contract
Meeting minutes and notes s
Status and updates to Michelle Taylor

12. Self Care External Stressors: Internal Stressors:
Lack of communication and feedback
Pending deadlines
Last minute changes
Internal Stressors:
Overwhelmed
Unable to balance workload
Lack of guidance

13. Self Care Stress Management: Working Out Asking questions
Asking for help
Not taking on more than I can handle

14. Ending Your Internship
Appreciation:
The ability to work with John Moore and the United Way
Learning something new each week
The chance to voice my opinions
Regrets:
More active participation in the community
More direction and understanding
Want and Needs:
Want more experience working in the Human Service Field
Need to change current employment
Continue gaining leadership skills

15. Planning Your Career Career Goals: Completing Master Degree Program
Seek a full-time job in the Human Service Field
Attend Conferences in my chosen field
Volunteer time with the United Way
Continue networking

16. WE DID IT CLASS OF 2014!!!!!!