Social Science - Sociology Assignment

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Population Served: Children and adolescents and adults experiencing psychological issues.

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

a- make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context.

b- use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations.

c-demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance, and oral, written, and electronic communication.

d-use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes.

f- use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.

Familiarize self with clients' rights and respect these at all times and adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.

__Advocate for those who are incapacitated, incompetent and those who cannot represent their own best interests.

__Discuss personal values in supervision when they conflict with the values of the profession.

__Discuss case scenarios with my supervisor and faculty liaison that require ethical reasoning.

Seek guidance when you experience and ethical dilemma.

__Dress professionally, use appropriate, professional language and behavior.

__Adhere to agency polices about technology and record keeping.

Add other activities here:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Professional roles and responsibilities, supervision, use of self, confidentiality and boundaries

Synchronous Meeting:

Preparation for professional engagement in virtual settings

Maximizing supervision, scope of practice, consultation

6510 (Field II)

Discussion/Assignments

Ethical decision making

Self-assessment for professional development

Synchronous Meeting:

Self-assessment for professional development

For Student: After reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these expectations and activities will help you gain competence in ethical and professional behavior (be specific).

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop as a professional social worker:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

a- apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels;

b-present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences; and

c-apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies.

__Interact with those who are different from you based on age, SES, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.

__Discuss in supervision and in class the strengths of engaging diversity and the challenges you have when engaging difference.

__Engage in self-refection about personal biases related to client population and discuss with supervisor.

Add other activities here:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Evaluation of Ethics and Value

Focus on the integration of self in professionalism and maintaining professionalism, ethics, and behaviors in personal life

Synchronous Meeting:

Focus on the integration of self in professionalism and maintaining professionalism, ethics, and behaviors in personal life

Review safety in field

6510 (Field II)

Synchronous Meeting:

Cultural competence and Cultural humility

For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage diversity and difference in practice (be specific):

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage diversity and difference in practice:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation).

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

a-apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels.

b-engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice.

__Identify barriers clients face when accessing services at my agency or at other agencies and discuss during supervision.

__Discuss with supervisor about how social, economic, and environmental factors affect client outcomes.

__Work with instructor/supervisor to engage advocacy for needs and services for clients.

__Become familiar with a local or national organization that advocates for your population.

Add other activities here:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Focus on Social Problems and Policy

Synchronous Meeting:

Focus on Community Context, response of social issues and community needs

Focus on agency mission and social issues

6510 (Field II)

Synchronous meeting

Focus on program evaluation to address social economic and environmental justice

For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice (be specific):

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you advance human rights and justice:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

a-use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research.

b-apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings.

c-use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.

__Research the context and treatment models used by the agency.

__Read current research/literature on best practices with the population you serve. Discuss those articles with your supervisor. (See assignment in SOCW6500)

__Work with your supervisor to create a brief-interview questionnaire that could be used during an intake process with your population. (see assignment in SOCW 6510)

Add other activities here:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Review of social problems and policy and EBP

Learning Agreement

Synchronous Meeting:

Use of EBP in policy and practice

6510 (Field II)

Discussion/Assignments

Assignments require EBP support in documentation (assessment of risk, diversity)

Process recording: (use of EBP- theory/techniques to support engagement)

Synchronous Meeting:

Discussion on theory and EBP

For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice (be specific).

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you improve use research in your practice:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation).

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

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.

__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.

Add other activities here:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Evaluation of social problem and corresponding problem or need in the community

Synchronous Meeting:

Focus on the integration of self in professionalism and maintaining professionalism, ethics, and behaviors in personal life

6510 (Field II)

Synchronous Meeting:

Community context (goodness of fit with community and services) response to social issues, community needs

For Student: After Reviewing the Agency Activities and Field Course Assignments, describe how these will help you engage in policy practice (be specific).

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to engage in policy practice:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors – Check at least one from each category

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

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.

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:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Use of self in engagement

Synchronous Meeting:

Use of self-discussion of skills/techniques in engagement, modeling in meeting

6510 (Field II)

Discussion and Assignments:

Process Recordings

Review of ethical engagement

Synchronous Meeting:

Review of engagement skills and techniques

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).

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your engagement skills:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during the evaluation)

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check at least one from each category

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

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.

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:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Synchronous Meeting:

Focus on assessment

6510 (Field II)

Discussion Posts/Assignments:

Compare/contrast foundation vs advanced assessments

Assessment of client risk

Assessment of diversity and use of self

Cultural competence and cultural humility in assessment

Synchronous Meeting:

Cultural competence and Cultural humility

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):

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you develop your assessment skills:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during supervision)

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

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.

__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.

Add other activities here:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Learning Agreement (SMART goals)

Focus on Ethics and Values

Synchronous Meeting:

Reflection on use of self and best practices

6510 (Field II)

Discussion Posts/Assignments:

Process Recordings

Invention and Theory assignment

Synchronous Meeting:

Discuss intervention strategies for staying within scope of practice.

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):

For Student: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you apply appropriate intervention strategies:

For Student: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)

Expected Behaviors – You will be evaluated on these at the end of the quarter

Agency Activities to help you achieve the expected behaviors- Check all that apply

Field Course Assignments – Complete these in the course when assigned.

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.

__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.

Add other activities here:

SOCW 6500 (Field I)

Discussion Posts/Assignments

Self-assessment towards professional development

Review agency practices and client/community needs

Synchronous Meeting:

Self-evaluation of professional development needs

6510 (Field II)

Discussion Posts/Assignments:

Program evaluation

Synchronous Meeting:

Evaluation of scope of practice and agency practices 

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).

For Students: Write two goals that you want to achieve to help you understand how to evaluate clients and other systems:

For Students: Write down any questions you have for your instructor/supervisor or faculty liaison:

Instructor/Supervisor’s Feedback for Evaluation: (To be completed during evaluation)