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2. OFFICE OF FIELD INSTRUCTION Elizabeth (Betsy) Harbeck Voshel, MSW, LMSW, ACSW Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Field Instruction ssw.ofi@umich.edu 2

3. CAREER SERVICES Michelle Woods, LMSW Director of Career Services micwoods@umich.edu 3

4. SEND US QUESTIONS Simply type your question into the question box Look on the SSW Blog for responses to questions that we can’t answer during the session (http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/SSW/archives/prospec tive_incoming_students/index.html )http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/SSW/archives/prospec tive_incoming_students/index.html PowerPoint and recorded session will also be available on the SSW Blog and the Office of Field Instruction (OFI) web page 4

5. With information about the field application process which includes writing your Goal Statement and Résumé With tips to help you during the field placement selection process In learning how to navigate the OFI web page In thinking long-range regarding your career goals OUR GOALS FOR TODAY INCLUDE PREPARING YOU 5

6. BEFORE YOU BEGIN All school-wide correspondence will be addressed to you via your umich.edu e-mail account, so you must establish this right away Address questions/concerns with ITCS Accounts Office http://www.itd.umich.edu/accounts/ITCS Accounts Office http://www.itd.umich.edu/accounts/ Visit the OFI and Career Center web pages Review the OFI information letter before submitting your application. Letter contains links to everything you will need. You may only submit an on-line application ONE TIME Review the Frequently Asked Questions and Placement Tips http://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/placementInformation.html http://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/placementInformation.html Decide your curriculum schedule, method, and practice area 6

7. In the field, students apply their classroom knowledge to real- world settings, such as child and family service agencies, government offices, hospitals, public schools, and community mental health centers There are approximately 475 agencies (southeastern Michigan, nationally, and internationally) and placements are available in urban and rural areas There are several Schools of Social Work in the SE Michigan area so placements are very competitive. Meeting deadlines in the application process is critical ABOUT FIELD PLACEMENTS 7

8. CURRICULUM TRACK FIELD LETTER SENT VIA E-MAIL PLACEMENT REQUEST MATERIALS DUE START/END FIELD PLACEMENT Advanced Standing April 5, 2010May 14, 2010September – August 20-MonthApril 5, 2010May 14, 2010September - April 16-MonthApril 5, 2010 Special Additional Information Session Sept.13 th October 15, 2010 January – December * SPECIAL PROGRAMS- CIRUMSTANCES (see the following slides) Depends on the special program * Students attend field placement typically 2 days per week. Those in the 16-month track attend 4 days per week in the Spring/Summer FIELD PLACEMENT TIMELINE 8

9. INTERNATIONAL FIELD PLACEMENT INFORMATION Students MUST follow the 16-month schedule AND START their domestic/local field placement in the Fall (Sept.) term The Field Placement Request Materials are due May 14, 2010 International field placements take place during the Spring/Summer term (May-August, 4-5 days per week) and have an application process International Proposals are due October 18, 2010 Visit Office of Global Activities web page for more information: http://ssw.umich.edu/public/OGA/index.html 9

10. NATIONAL FIELD PLACEMENT INFORMATION Students MUST follow the 16-month schedule AND START their domestic/local field placement in the Fall (Sept.) term The Field Placement Request Materials are due May 14, 2010 National field placements take place during Spring/Summer term (May- August, 4-5 days per week) and have an application process National Proposals due October 18, 2010 Visit the Office of Field Instruction web page for more information on national placements. See the application guidelines for some exciting information about the development placements in Washington, D.C. http://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/National_Field_Placement_Guidelines_2009.pdf 10

11. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OUT OF SEQUENCE STUDENTS – Students considering a field start that does not fit the standard curriculum track are required to submit an Out of Sequence (OOS) Petition – Most OOS students will start field placement in the Fall term – The Field Placement Request Materials are due May 14,2010 – Indicate your situation in the “Remarks” section on the application SAFE HOUSE: (CO, IP, MHS) http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/SafeHouseCenter.pdf http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/SafeHouseCenter.pdf –Has a mandatory training that is only held in the Fall term. If considering placement here for Fall or Winter terms, you must take the training in the Fall term EMPLOYMENT-BASED PLACEMENTS – http://www.ssw.umich.edu/shared/forms/employmentBasedProposalGuidelines.pdf http://www.ssw.umich.edu/shared/forms/employmentBasedProposalGuidelines.pdf –Requires special planning. Please contact the field office for additional guidance 11

12. IMPORTANT SPECIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION (Check out individual web sites and the letter for OFI contact information) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC (UPC) (IP/Mental Health): http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/UMPsychClinic.pdf. http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/UMPsychClinic.pdf – Students considering this agency for placement are required to start their field placement in the Fall term – The required field schedule for this 4 term placement is as follows: Fall 2 days per week Winter 3 days per week Spring-Summer 3 days per week Fall 3 days per week – The Field Placement Request Material are due May 14, 2010 UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE CHILD & FAMILY (UCCF) (IP/Children & Youth): http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/UCCF.pdf. http://www.ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/UCCF.pdf –This agency is only taking Advanced Standing students who must commit to logging 2 ½ days per week who will start in the Fall term –Students may be asked to interview via Skype –The Field Placement Request Materials are due May 14, 2010 –For more information: http://www.umuccf.org/training/sw_practica.html http://www.umuccf.org/training/sw_practica.html 12

13. IMPORTANT SPECIAL SCHOLAR INFORMATION (Check out individual web sites, the letter has contact information, only approved agencies) –Child Welfare Scholars (All methods, Children & Youth): http://www.ssw.umich.edu/finaid/msw/child-welfare.html http://www.ssw.umich.edu/finaid/msw/child-welfare.html Students in receipt of this scholarship start their field placement in the Winter term The Field Placement Request Material are due October 1, 2010 –Community Based-Initiative Scholars (CBI) (Macro Methods): http://www.ssw.umich.edu/studentGuide/2010/page.html?id=14.09&volume=2 http://www.ssw.umich.edu/studentGuide/2010/page.html?id=14.09&volume=2 Students in receipt of this scholarship start their field placement in the Winter term The Field Placement Request Material are due October 15, 2010 – Geriatric scholars (All Methods, Aging): http://www.ssw.umich.edu/geriatricSocialWork http://www.ssw.umich.edu/geriatricSocialWork Note that prior to completion of the online Placement Request Application, you will need to know the fieldwork options and rotations as you will be required to select them Students in receipt of this scholarship start their field placement in the Fall term The Field Placement Request Material are due May 14, 2010 –National Community Scholars (CO Method): http://www.ssw.umich.edu/studentGuide/2010/page.html?id=14.08&volume=2 http://www.ssw.umich.edu/studentGuide/2010/page.html?id=14.08&volume=2 Students in receipt of this scholarship complete their local /domestic placement Fall and Winter term and their National placement Spring/Summer terms The Field Placement Request Materials are due May 14, 2010 13

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Almost all fieldwork sites that serve children, youth and the elderly will require that student’s (at their own expense) complete the following in order to be considered for placement: Criminal Background Check Sexual Offender Registry Child Abuse Registry Drug /substance/testing Proof of immunizations Submit additional reference letters (cannot use those letters that were submitted with application to the program) Fingerprint application information can be found here: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/DES- 025_Livescan_Fingerprint_Request_179196_7.pdf http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/DES- 025_Livescan_Fingerprint_Request_179196_7.pdf Students need to inquire about these during their initial contact with the fieldwork site Not having access to transportation will limit placement options. Transportation Hardship Assistance may be available if you qualify 14

15. DUE DATES April 5, 2010: Incoming 2010 class information is e-mailed to your umich.edu account May 5, 2010: Last day to submit R ésumé and Goal Statement to the Career Center for review May 14, 2010: Field Placement Request Applications are due for Fall field start May-August: Fieldwork site interviews (in-person, via telephone) Required Pre-field orientation sessions: Sept. 2, 2010 : 8:30am-12noon for Advanced field instruction 1:30pm-5pm for Foundation field instruction January 2011: Pre-field orientation session for 16-month students Sept. 7, 2010: Field placement starts this week for 20-month and Advanced Standing, and OSS students 15

16. PLACEMENT REQUEST APPLICATION Field Placement Request Application consists of: – An online application where you will indicate your top 6 placement choices for consideration – Uploading (not e-mailing) your Goal Statement (in PDF format) when submitting your application – Uploading (not e-mailing) up to a 2 page Résumé (in PDF format) when submitting your application You submit these documents online and they are shared electronically with prospective fieldwork sites http://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/Incoming_Letter_2009.pdf (this is the link to essential field placement instructions and resources) http://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/Incoming_Letter_2009.pdf Placement listings can be reviewed at any time: http://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/slots/ http://ssw.umich.edu/programs/msw/ofi/slots/ 16

17. GOAL STATEMENT One page statement discussing your professional goals, your learning style, and your career aspirations. Do not include personal information or agency specific requests. Include these 3 main points: – What are your professional accomplishments? – What skills do you want to learn? – What are your long-term career goals? 17

18. RÉSUMÉ Two page document Easy to read format and style Skilled-based Use action verbs Demonstration of your work, volunteer, and internship experiences (classroom-based experiences count too) Review, edit and seek feedback (May 5 deadline for reviews by the Career Center) 18

19. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Once you submit your online application, you will receive an automated e-mail assigning you to a Field Faculty person with their contact information. OFI will begin working with you May 14, 2010 Contact your assigned Field Faculty person with ANY questions. Appointments can be made with your Field Faculty via telephone or in- person Work on your application materials, your Goal Statement, update your Résumé, and any additional paperwork required right away 16-month students: start working on these documents and researching placement options. OFI will work with you after School starts allowing us time to get the Fall cohort placed REMEMBER: Stay in contact with your Field Faculty on a continuous basis until you are placed 19

20. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US OFFICE OF FIELD INSTRUCTION CALL: 734.764.5331 We have a Daily Resource Person (DRP) available to assist you E-MAIL: ssw.ofi@umich.edussw.ofi@umich.edu WEB PAGE: http://www.ssw.umich.edu/prog rams/msw/ofi / http://www.ssw.umich.edu/prog rams/msw/ofi / THE CAREER CENTER CALL: Michelle Woods 734.763.6259 E-MAIL: micwoods@umich.edumicwoods@umich.edu WEB PAGE: http://www.ssw.umich.edu/emp loyment/index.html http://www.ssw.umich.edu/emp loyment/index.html 20 GO BLUE!