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a-identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services.
b-assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access of social services.
c-apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
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__Become familiar with local, state, federal and agency policies that affect the client population and discuss them in supervision and in class.
__Explore how the service delivery in the agency is affected by social welfare policies.
__Find opportunities at the agency or in advocacy organizations to work with others to advocate to advance human rights and justice.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) Assignment:
Policy Paper Assignment
SOCW6510 (Field II) Assignment:
Policy Paper identifying policies that affect a sub-population of the clients served at the agency
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For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage in policy practice:
6- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors – Check at least one from each category
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Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.
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a-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
b-use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies.
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Individuals
__Show care, empathy, and genuineness with clients to initiate professional relationships with clients.
__ Other engagement activities with individuals:
Families
__Initiate professional relationships with families to support client needs.
__ Other engagement activities with families:
Groups
__ add community activity
__ Other engagement activities with groups::
Organizations
__Consult with organizations to assist with client needs.
__Other engagement activities with Orgs:
Communities
__connect with community organizations that provide services related to the clients you serve.
__Other engagement activities Communities:
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) –First 11 weeks
Blog on use of self
SOCW6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks
Week 1 and 2 focus on engagement with a blog and process recording
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For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific).
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For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your engagement skills:
7-Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check at least one from each category
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Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.
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a-collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies
b-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies.
c-develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies.
d-select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research, and values and preferences of clients and constituencies.
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Individuals:
__Utilize agency appropriate forms, tools, and processes to assess clients’ needs, strengths, and limitations to inform appropriate intervention strategies.
__Other assessment activities with individuals:
Families:
__Assess family support systems for clients that support intervention goals and strategies.
__Work with families to assess needs, strengths, and limitations in order to provide resources and services.
__Other assessment activities with families:
Groups:
__ Work with groups to assess needs and to inform group intervention goals and strategies.
__ Develop a needs assessment that would inform the design and development of a group for clients.
__Other assessment activities with groups:
Organizations:
__ Discuss with your supervisor the needs of clients, the strengths of the services offered, and the areas where more services may be needed.
__ Assess how other organizations assist with client needs and where there may be gaps in services.
__Other assessment activities with organizations:
Communities:
__assess the role the community plays in providing services for your clients (financial, legislative, representative, etc.) Discuss your findings with your supervisor.
__Other assessment activities with organizations:
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SOCW6500 (Field I) – First 11 weeks
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices used in agency setting.
SOCW 6510 (Field II)- Second 11 weeks
Week 3 and 4 devoted to the assessment process, with assignments of blogs and process recordings.
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For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific):
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For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your assessment skills:
8-Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Communities, and Organizations
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Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply
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Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.
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a-critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies.
b-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
c-use inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial practice outcomes.
d-negotiate, mediate, and advocate with an d on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies
e-facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals.
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__Use agency-appropriate processes to help clients set goals.
__Discuss with supervisor relevant prevention strategies with clients served.
__Utilize prevention strategies with clients.
__Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
__Assist clients by negotiating, mediating, and advocating for needed services.
__Talk with supervisor about planning for termination with clients.
__Work with clients to transition services when they transition from your service.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) First 11 weeks
Discuss with supervisor evidence-based practices used in agency setting
SOCW 6510 (Field II) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 5 and 6 focus on intervention with assignments of blogs and process recordings.
Week 9 focuses on termination (ending services) with clients.
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For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you intervene with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations (be specific):
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For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you apply appropriate intervention strategies:
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9- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter
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Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply
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Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.
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a-select and use appropriate methods for evaluation outcomes.
b-apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
c-critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes.
d-apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro level.
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__Explore how the agency assesses outcomes for its clients and discuss with supervisor.
__Explore if funding sources at the agency require certain outcomes and discuss with supervisor.
__Meet with clients to assess the progress of their goals and make changes in treatment plans as necessary.
__Evaluate how support resources support client needs.
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SOCW 6500 (Field I) First 11 weeks
Agency presentation will have you explore the funding sources for your agency, which may tie to their client success/outcomes.
SOCW 6510 (Field II) Second 11 weeks
Weeks 7 and 8 focus on evaluation of client success with assignments of blog posts and process recordings.
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For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you evaluate your practice and outcomes with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (be specific).
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For Students: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you understand how to evaluate clients and other systems:
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