University of Pittsburgh - School of Social Work

BASW Second Semester Field Learning Plan Form

Semester II AY 2012-2013

BASW Student’s Name: Agency Name: Agency Address:

BASW Field Instructor: Field Instructor Phone: Field Instructor Fax: Field Instructor Email:

Task Supervisor (if applicable): Task Supervisor Phone: Task Supervisor Email:

Student’s Weekly Field Schedule:

Mon. Tues. Wed. Thu. Fri.

Field Instruction Weekly Supervision Schedule:

Day of Week Time:

All students must engage in a minimum of one hour formal supervision each week.

Required signatures:

Student Date: Field Instructor: Date: Task Supervisor (if applicable) Date: BASW Faculty Advisor/Field Liaison: Date: Online: http://socialwork.pitt.edu/academic-programs/field-education/ (Revised February 2012) 2

The BASW student engages in "generalist" practice in field placement. We define GENERALIST PRACTICE as being grounded in the liberal arts and the person and environment construct. To promote human and social well-being, generalist practitioners use a range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The generalist practitioner identifies with the social work profession and applies ethical principles and critical thinking in practice. Generalist practitioners incorporate diversity in their practice and advocate for human rights and social and economic justice. They recognize, support, and build on the strengths and resiliency of all human beings. They engage in research-informed practice and are proactive in responding to the impact of context of professional practice.

Guidelines for the BASW Field Learning Plan

1. The Field Learning Plan is the educational plan for the term of field placement; each term is graded separately. The competencies for the Field Learning Plan are developed to reflect the standards of the Curriculum Policy Statement of the Council on Social Work Education as well as the curriculum of the Bachelor’s Degree Program of the School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh. To the best of their ability, Field Instructors are expected to teach students the learning tasks and monitor practice behaviors that address these competencies given the limitations of their respective settings or roles. The Field Learning Plan also serves as a guide for field instruction and supervision meetings. It further creates a basis for the evaluation and narrative that occur at the end of the term.

2. Responsibility for the Field Learning Plan is jointly shared by the Student and the Field Instructor. While additional learning tasks may be developed that go beyond the articulated practice behaviors, the Field Learning Plan should reflect the required learning for BASW level and term of field placement. The Student submits the plan by the appropriate due date to the Practicum Lab Instructor.

3. Measurement criteria can include, but not limited to the following: cases, journals, written assignments and material of all kind that is reviewed by the field instructor; oral presentations, clinical documentation, proposals, projects, and task group participation. Direct observation (shadowing) of the Student's work is expected. Feedback and evaluative information from other staff involved with the Student's effort should be incorporated into the evaluation criteria.

5. The Student's Practicum Lab Instructor / Liaison reviews and approves the Field Learning Plan. It is used as a focus for agency visits as well as for any issues that may require clarification or problem-solving collaboration between the Practicum Lab Instructor / Liaison and the Field Instructor.

7. The Field Learning Plan may be modified during the period of field placement to reflect identified learning needs of the Student as well as changes that may occur. Situations such as student absences beyond three days, irregular attendance, inability to complete the required number of hours, change of field instructor or change of field assignment may need to be brought to the immediate attention of and discussed with the Practicum Lab Instructor/ Liaison.

9. A copy of the Field Learning Plan is placed in the Student's academic folder. 3

BASW Field Learning Plan Semester 2

Competency #1: Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly (EPAS Competency 2.1.1)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)

1st 4 weeks  Student will assess the need for advocacy on Mid Semester Student advocates for client behalf of client system. End of Semester access to needed social work st services.  Student will implement advocacy strategy. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student will share with supervisor her/his thoughts Mid Semester and feelings about client interactions. End of Semester Student continues the practice st of personal reflection and self-  Student will seek feedback from supervisor and 1 4 weeks other systems. Mid Semester correction to assure continual End of Semester professional development.  Utilizing feedback, student will develop and st implement plan for self correction. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student will identify self as a student intern when Mid Semester communicating with staff and clients. End of Semester

 Student will engage in assigned tasks appropriate 1st 4 weeks for generalist practice. Mid Semester Student continues to attend to End of Semester professional roles and boundaries.  Student will maintain agency and client 1st 4 weeks confidentiality. Mid Semester End of Semester  Student will uphold NASW Code of Ethics, st specifically codes as they apply to field education. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester 4

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)  Student will follow agency dress code. 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester Student continues to  Student will treat clients and staff in a respectful End of Semester demonstrate professional and non-judgmental manner. 1st 4 weeks demeanor in behavior, Mid Semester appearance, and  Student will use clear and understandable End of Semester communication. language when communicating with staff and 1st 4 weeks clients. Mid Semester End of Semester

 Student will investigate resources that support 1st 4 weeks Student plans for engagement lifelong learning (ex: NASW chapter events Mid Semester in lifelong career learning. continuing education opportunities, alumni End of Semester mentoring). 1st 4 weeks  Student will develop written lifelong learning plan. Mid Semester End of Semester  Student will be prepared for supervision. 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester Student continues the use of  Student will seek supervision appropriately outside End of Semester supervision and consultation. of formal meeting times. 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester 5

Competency#2: Applies social work ethical principles to guide professional practice (EPAS Competency 2.1.2)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable) 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester Student continues to recognize  Student will recognize and identify conflict End of Semester and manage personal values between personal and professional values. in a way that allows st  Student will act to protect the clients’ interests. 1 4 weeks professional values to guide Mid Semester practice. End of Semester

st Student makes ethical  Student will accurately identify ethical dilemmas. 1 4 weeks decisions by applying Mid Semester End of Semester standards of NASW Code of  Student will accurately employ specific appropriate st Ethics. Codes for making ethical decisions. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

Student exhibits the ability to  In supervision, student will describe examples of 1st 4 weeks tolerate ambiguity in resolving his/her ability to tolerate ambiguity in resolving Mid Semester ethical conflicts. ethical conflicts. End of Semester

 In consultation with field instructor, student will 1st 4 weeks Student applies strategies of analyze decision-making strategies in resolving a Mid Semester End of Semester ethical reasoning to arrive at particular ethical dilemma. principled decisions. st  Student will apply discussed strategy in resolving 1 4 weeks Mid Semester dilemma. End of Semester 6

Competency #3: Apply Critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments (EPAS Competency 2.1.3)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)  Student will seek out and use knowledge of services and resources available in the community 1st 4 weeks Student distinguishes, for the benefit of the client/client system. Mid Semester appraises, and integrates End of Semester multiple sources of knowledge  Student will demonstrate decision making and including research-based implementation strategies for practice based on knowledge and practice integration of knowledge from multiple sources, 1st 4 weeks wisdom. including coursework, relevant research and Mid Semester agency resources. End of Semester

 Student will be able to identify various models of 1st 4 weeks intervention relevant to population served by Mid Semester agency. End of Semester 1st 4 weeks Student analyzes models of  Student will be able to compare and contrast Mid Semester End of Semester intervention and evaluation. models of intervention.

 Student will demonstrate the ability to evaluate the 1st 4 weeks efficacy of intervention relative to population Mid Semester served. End of Semester

Student continues to st demonstrate effective oral 1 4 weeks  Student will verbally communicate clearly and Mid Semester and written communication in effectively with clients and staff. End of Semester working with individuals, families, groups,  Student will be able to clearly and concisely complete progress notes and service plans. 1st 4 weeks organizations, communities, Mid Semester and colleagues. End of Semester 7

Competency#4: Engage Diversity and Difference in practice (EPAS Competency 2.1.4)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)

Student continues to  Student will be able to identify own personal 1st 4 weeks recognize the extent to which experience with groups different than s/he. Mid Semester a culture’s structures and End of Semester values may oppress,  Student will be able to candidly discuss the impact marginalize, alienate, or of her/his own personal experience on client 1st 4 weeks create, or enhance privilege interactions with supervisor. Mid Semester and power. End of Semester  Student will be able to identify personal values, beliefs and assumptions evoked in relation to the 1st 4 weeks demands of the agency setting. Mid Semester End of Semester Student evidences the gaining of self-awareness leading to  With the direction of the field instructor, student will practice behaviors that reflect develop appropriate strategies for managing biases 1st 4 weeks ability to eliminate influences effectively in order to practice without Mid Semester of personal biases and values discrimination. End of Semester in working with diverse groups.  Student will be able to work with clients of various 1st 4 weeks cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds and with a Mid Semester variety of problems and value-sensitive issues. End of Semester

Student intervenes and st evaluates the efficacy of  Student will be able to implement interventions 1 4 weeks based on needs, values, and strengths of diverse Mid Semester intervention on clients who End of Semester differ from them in terms of client systems. race, ethnicity, national origin,  Student will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of religious/spiritual beliefs, age, 1st 4 weeks interventions implemented, both throughout the ability, sexual orientation, Mid Semester intervention process and at completion. End of Semester class, and/or gender. 8

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)

Student advocates for agency st change in policies and 1 4 weeks  Student will assess impact of current agency policy Mid Semester procedures, as indicated, to End of Semester increase access by diverse and procedures on diverse populations. populations as they recognize  Student will design or redesign program’s policies and communicate their and procedures to increase access to and best understanding of the practices for vulnerable populations. 1st 4 weeks importance of difference in Mid Semester shaping life experience. End of Semester

 Student will be able to describe the impact of 1st 4 weeks culturally diverse factors at all system levels Mid Semester (micro, mezzo, and macro). End of Semester Students evidences that they view themselves as learners  Student will demonstrate effective and culturally 1st 4 weeks and engage those with whom competent interviewing skills Mid Semester End of Semester they work with as informants.  Student will identify how agency policies and st procedures affect diverse populations eligible for 1 4 weeks Mid Semester services. End of Semester 9

Competency#5: Advance human rights and social and economic justice (EPAS Competency 2.1.5)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)

By understanding the forms and mechanisms of oppression and  Student will engage in advocacy on behalf of all st discrimination, student 1 4 weeks system levels Mid Semester implements advocacy End of Semester strategy for human rights and social and economic justice at all system levels (micro, mezzo, and macro).

 Student will identify underserved needs of 1st 4 weeks Student continues to population served by agency. Mid Semester advocate for human rights End of Semester and social and economic  Student will develop advocacy strategies to meet st justice. these needs at all system levels (micro, mezzo, 1 4 weeks Mid Semester and macro). End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student will identify her/his position of privilege Mid Semester Student continues to engage in and power in relation to client system. End of Semester just practice that advances social and economic justice.  Student will acknowledge and honor difference st between client system and self. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

Student engages in just  Student will work effectively in diverse 1st 4 weeks practice. organizational environment. Mid Semester End of Semester 10

Competency #6: Engage in research informed practice and practice informed research (EPAS Competency 2.1.6)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable) Student uses 1st 4 weeks placement/practice  Student will collect and analyze data. Mid Semester End of Semester experience to inform scientific  Student will present findings and discuss practice inquiry and implements implications at Poster Session. 1st 4 weeks research proposal. Mid Semester End of Semester  Student will evaluate evidence for validity and use 1st 4 weeks in particular practice situation. Mid Semester Student demonstrates the use End of Semester of research evidence to  Student will apply and appraise the efficacy of 1st 4 weeks inform practice. evidence based practice approach implemented. Mid Semester End of Semester 11

Competency #7: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment (EPAS Competency 2.1.7)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)  Student will apply relevant HBSE theories and 1st 4 weeks Student utilizes conceptual perspectives when assessing and working with Mid Semester framework to inform assigned clients/client systems. End of Semester processes of assessment,  Student will evaluate usefulness of various HBSE intervention, and evaluation. st theories with respect to understanding and working 1 4 weeks Mid Semester with the client population in field. End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student will be able to identify issues related to Mid Semester transitions over the course of the life cycle. End of Semester Student describes and utilizes  Student will be able to relate social work conceptual framework to 1st 4 weeks perspectives and related theories. guide bio-psycho-social- Mid Semester End of Semester spiritual-cultural assessment.  Student will be able to complete comprehensive, culturally sensitive, bio-psycho-social-spiritual st assessments on clients and client systems. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student will be able to evaluate environmental Mid Semester Student has ability to critique impact upon client’s presenting concerns End of Semester and apply knowledge to  Student utilizes eco-systems theory to assess and understand person and st intervene to address client’s presenting concerns 1 4 weeks environment Mid Semester End of Semester 12

Competency #8: Engage in Policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services (EPAS Competency 2.1.8)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)  Student will build coalition for support and 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester mobilization. End of Semester Including key stakeholders, student analyzes and  Student will prepare implementation plan and 1st 4 weeks formulates advocacy plan for budget. Mid Semester policies that advance social End of Semester well-being.  Student will develop indicators to monitor progress 1st 4 weeks and evaluates impact. Mid Semester End of Semester

st  Student will describe services and resources 1 4 weeks Mid Semester Student collaborates with provided by the agency to its client systems. End of Semester colleagues and clients for effective policy action.  Student will identify and work with key 1st 4 weeks stakeholders. Mid Semester End of Semester 13

Competency #9: Respond to contexts that shape practice (EPAS Competency 2.1.9)

Practice Behaviors Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates applicable)

1st 4 weeks Student continuously Mid Semester  Student will seek out and use knowledge of End of Semester discovers, appraises and services and resources available in the community attends to the influence of for the benefit of the client system. context (locale, population, scientific, and technological  Student will provide feedback in promoting 1st 4 weeks developments, and emerging sustainable changes in service delivery and Mid Semester societal trends) on service practice to improve the quality of social services. End of Semester delivery to provide relevant social services.

st  Student identifies agency policies and procedures 1 4 weeks Mid Semester Student provides leadership in that impact the quality of service delivery. End of Semester promoting sustainable  Student generates ideas to improve service changes in service delivery delivery and discusses with field instructor as to and practice to improve the 1st 4 weeks viability of proposed improvements. quality of social services Mid Semester End of Semester 14

Competency #10: Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities (EPAS Competency 2.1.10)

Practice Behaviors: Specific Activities (where Tasks Due Dates Engagement applicable)

Student continues to  Student will be able to gather relevant data in an 1st 4 weeks organized manner. Mid Semester substantively and affectively End of Semester prepare for action with  Student will be aware of, and can appropriately 1st 4 weeks individuals, families, groups, utilize, standardized measurement and diagnostic Mid Semester organizations, and tools. End of Semester communities by gathering,  Student will be able to create clinical st organizing, and interpreting 1 4 weeks recommendations to client systems based on Mid Semester data. information gathered. End of Semester

1st 4 weeks Mid Semester  Student will be able to “start where the client is”. End of Semester Student continues to display  Student will be able to establish rapport with the empathy and other 1st 4 weeks client system. interpersonal skills to engage Mid Semester End of Semester clients.  Student will be able to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients. 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

st  Student, in concert with client system, will be able 1 4 weeks Student continues to develop Mid Semester mutually agreed on focus of to develop clear and timely service goals. End of Semester work and desired outcomes  Student will be able to develop measurable with clients. 1st 4 weeks objectives designed to meet agreed upon goals. Mid Semester End of Semester 15

Practice Behaviors: Specific Activities (where Tasks Due Dates Assessment applicable)

1st 4 weeks  Student obtains clients records follow agency Mid Semester Student further collects, policy. End of Semester organizes and interprets data.  Under supervision, student interprets client data st as appropriate. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Through the interviewing process, the student will Mid Semester End of Semester Student assesses client identify at least three areas of strength. strengths and limitations.  Through the interviewing process, the student will identify at least three areas of challenge. 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

 Student, in concert with client system, will be able 1st 4 weeks to develop clear and timely service intervention Mid Semester Student develops mutually End of Semester agreed upon intervention goals.

goals and objectives. st  Student will be able to develop measurable 1 4 weeks objectives designed to meet agreed upon goals. Mid Semester End of Semester

 Student will be able to select from an array of 1st 4 weeks intervention strategies. Mid Semester Student selects appropriate End of Semester intervention strategies to  Student will be able to describe selected promote goal attainment. st intervention and discuss why particular strategy 1 4 weeks has been chosen. Mid Semester End of Semester 16

Practice Behaviors: Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates Intervention applicable)

1st 4 weeks Student initiates action to  Under supervision, student identifies Mid Semester achieve organizational goals. organizational goals and prepares for action. End of Semester

 Using a theoretical framework, student and client Student helps clients resolve 1st 4 weeks work together toward goal attainment. problems. Mid Semester End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student connects client to appropriate resources Mid Semester End of Semester Student negotiates, mediates, and referrals to promote goal attainment. and advocates for clients.  Student advocates for needed services for client. 1st 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student will be able to assess successful goal Mid Semester Student facilitates transitions attainment and plan termination accordingly. End of Semester and endings.  Student will be able to successfully terminate in st the helping process. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

1st 4 weeks  Student will be able to implement and continually Mid Semester Student implements assess progress towards goal attainment. End of Semester intervention strategies to promote goal attainment that  Student will be able to revise intervention plan st enhance client capacities. accordingly. 1 4 weeks Mid Semester End of Semester

Practice Behaviors: Tasks Specific Activities (where Due Dates 17

Evaluation applicable)

st  Student will be able to continuously evaluate 1 4 weeks Mid Semester intervention, not only at termination, but End of Semester throughout process.

 Student will be able to evaluate results that test Student critically analyzes, the efficacy of interventions used and monitor 1st 4 weeks monitors, and evaluates successes, failures, and progress in achieving Mid Semester intervention. outcomes. End of Semester

 Student will be able to develop future recommendations for favorable outcome 1st 4 weeks strategies for goal attainment. Mid Semester End of Semester 18

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FIELD PLACEMENT TIME SHEET

Student Field Placement Intern: Site: Placement (Check BAS MSW Field Instructor: one): W Field Liaison: Semester (Check Fall Spring Summer Ye 20 one): ar 0

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sa/Su Field Weekl Instruc Week Dates HOURS WORKED y tor # Total Initials EXAMP 28 Sept 7-11 8-3 9-5 ---- 9-5 8-3 ---- LE hours 1

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TOTAL Minimum Hours Required: BSW/300 per term

STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE: FIELD INSTRUCTOR’S SIGNATURE: DATE:

*Students are required to submit a completed time sheet at the end of the term. The signature of the field instructor and the student reflects that the student has met the required hours for the term. If the student 19 needs to clock more hours after the end of the term to achieve the minimum hours required, please note this in the below comments section. Comments