Ryerson University School of Social Work anti-oppression | social transformation | social justice 2020/2021 Remote Field Education Manual Winter Term Edition Remote Field Education Manual 2020/2021 Winter Term Edition – January 2021 School of Social Work Field Education Office Faculty of Community Services Ryerson University 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 416-979-5000, ext. 556471 [email protected] The School of Social Work is governed by the mission, policies and requirements of the University as stated in Ryerson University’s Undergraduate Calendar and Graduate Academic Calendar. This manual supplements Ryerson University’s Undergraduate Calendar and Student Guide, and is itself supplemented by the School of Social Work’s Student Handbook. The timelines listed in this manual are subject to change. For the most current information about important dates, refer to the School of Social Work’s website. Students are advised to be aware of and abide by Ryerson University's Academic Integrity policy, Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct, and Experiential Learning Policy. Students should also be aware of and abide by the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association of Social Workers (2005). Violation of this Code may lead to suspension from the program on grounds of professional unsuitability. The complete Code of Ethics and Guidelines of Ethical Practice (2005) are available on the Canadian Association of Social Workers website. Print copies of this manual are available upon request by emailing [email protected]. Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction to this Manual ........................................................................................ 5 Section 2: Revised Placement Parameters ................................................................................ 6 Remote Learning .................................................................................................................... 6 Revised Placement Hours ...................................................................................................... 7 SWP 51A/B ~ 4th Year BSW Placement Hours ................................................................... 7 SWP 36A/B ~ 3rd Year BSW Placement Hours ................................................................... 7 SK 8105 ~ MSW Placement Hours ..................................................................................... 8 Revised BSW Course Offerings & Placement Timelines ........................................................ 8 Revised Placement Forms & Due Dates ................................................................................. 8 Summary of Changes to BSW Courses .................................................................................. 9 SWP 51A/B & SWP 50A/B: Summary of Changes .............................................................. 9 SWP 36A/B: Summary of Changes ..................................................................................... 9 Peer Led Mutual Aid Groups .................................................................................................10 Section 3: Planning for a Successful Remote Placement ..........................................................11 Orientation and Onboarding ..................................................................................................11 Policies & Procedures ........................................................................................................11 Information Technology (IT) Needs ....................................................................................11 Organizational Culture .......................................................................................................12 Accessibility and Inclusivity in Remote Placements and Placement-related Accommodations ...............................................................................................................13 Setting Realistic Expectations ...............................................................................................14 Planning for Effective Communication ...................................................................................15 Placement Hours ...............................................................................................................16 Confidentiality and Privacy ....................................................................................................16 General Privacy Considerations .........................................................................................17 Placement-Related Assignments .......................................................................................17 Placement-Related Activities & Technology .......................................................................17 Professionalism in a Remote Context ....................................................................................18 Establishing Healthy Boundaries ...........................................................................................19 Personal Boundary Setting ................................................................................................19 Boundaries with Clients/Service-Users ..............................................................................19 Planning for Learning Success ..............................................................................................20 2020/2021 Remote Field Education Manual | 3 Well-Being and Self-Care in a Pandemic ...............................................................................21 ThriveRU ...........................................................................................................................22 Centre for Student Development and Counselling..............................................................22 Section 4: Health & Safety in a Remote Context .......................................................................23 Pandemic-Specific Health and Safety Concerns ....................................................................23 Safety and Security in a Remote Placement ..........................................................................24 Insurance Coverage in Placement .........................................................................................24 Coverage for Illness and Injury ...........................................................................................24 Student Declaration of Understanding Form ......................................................................25 Letter to Placement Employers Form .................................................................................25 Coverage for Negligence ...................................................................................................26 Coverage for the Placement Setting/Patron Insurance .......................................................26 Ergonomic Health & Safety ....................................................................................................26 Section 5: Applicable Policies and Procedures..........................................................................28 Canadian Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics ......................................................28 Preamble ...........................................................................................................................28 Core Social Work Values ...................................................................................................28 Social Media Policy ...............................................................................................................29 School of Social Work Social Media Policy ........................................................................29 Guidelines for the Use of Social Media ..............................................................................30 Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy .................................................................31 Experiential Learning – Senate Policy 169 ............................................................................32 Removal of Students from Field Placements on Grounds of Professional Misconduct ...........32 Preamble ...........................................................................................................................33 Policy .................................................................................................................................33 Procedures ........................................................................................................................33 Section 6: Resources & References ..........................................................................................35 General & Useful Ryerson University Websites .....................................................................35 Orientation and Onboarding ..................................................................................................35 Working & Providing Supervision Remotely ...........................................................................36 Confidentiality & Privacy in a Remote Environment ...............................................................36 Well-Being & Self-Care ..........................................................................................................36 Health & Safety .....................................................................................................................37 Field Instruction & Teaching ..................................................................................................37