This unique core text helps BSW and MSW students structure their field placement learning around the nine CSWE professional social work competencies. Empowering students to go beyond merely completing tasks, the book facilitates mastery and integration of these competencies by elucidating key concepts and applying them to realistic competency-based case scenarios. Each user-friendly chapter-directly linked to a particular competency-promotes thought-provoking reflection about field work with critical thinking questions, a detailed case example, and an online competency reflection log template. These tools reinforce learning by connecting competencies directly to students' internship experiences.
Cases are structured to serve as models when students prepare their own cases and include a review of the competency; detailed practice settings; socioeconomic and context factors at micro, macro, and mezzo levels; a problem overview; an assessment of client strengths and weaknesses; and a closing summary. Additional learning aids include chapter opening vignettes and objectives, plus chapter summaries. Web and video links offer students a wealth of supplemental resources, and a robust instructors package provides teachers with PowerPoints, written competency assignments with grading rubrics, and discussion exercises. The print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book.
Key Features:
- Integrates field placement experiences with the nine CSWE 2015 competencies
- Promotes thought-provoking reflection about fieldwork with detailed case studies and challenging learning tools
- Includes discussions of ethical dilemmas, technology, and social media to reflect growing use and the challenges associated
- Includes online instructors' resources including, PowerPoints, written competency assignments with grading rubrics, and class discussion field reflection activities
- Print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book
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John Poulin, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus and adjunct professor at Widener University's Center for Social Work Education currently teaching the foundation field seminar in Widener's online MSW program. In 2016, he retired from Widener University where he had taught generalist practice, research, and policy courses for 32 years. Dr. Poulin received a BA from the University of Southern Maine, an MSW from the University of Michigan, and a PhD from the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. The former director of Widener's BSW program, he founded its MSW program and served as the dean and director for 13 years. He also served for 10 years as the executive director of Social Work Consultation Services (SWCS), an innovative community-based field placement agency developed by the school of social work in collaboration with local community human service organizations. SWCS provides a wide range of free social work services to low-income community residents as well as free capacity building services to under-resourced, community-based human service organizations. Dr. Poulin has published numerous journal articles and book chapters and three editions of a generalist social work practice textbook and coauthored a new textbook designed for use in foundation field placement seminars and field placements. He has also delivered many national and international conference presentations.
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Preface
Chapter Coverage of Professional Competencies
1. The Social Work Field Placement
Case Vignette
Learning Objectives
Welcome to Field Placement
The Field Placement Process
Expectations and Reality
Roles and Responsibilities
Social work intern
Field coordinator
Field faculty liaison
Field instructor/supervisor
Task supervisor
Social work peers
Understanding Your Field Placement Agency
Professional Expectations
Safety
Safety guidelines
Time Management
Social Work Values and Ethics
Core social work values
Ethical standards
Ethical dilemmas
Ethical guidelines
Case Example 1.1: An ethical dilemma
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Case Summary-"I Am Praying for My Son"
Practice setting description
Identifying data
Presenting problem
Assessment
Case process summary
Discussion Questions
Electronic Competency Resources
Website links
Video links
References
2. Evaluating Your Professional Competencies
Case Vignette
Learning Objectives
Accreditation and Professional Competencies
Social work competencies: EPAS 2015
Holistic Competency
Knowledge
Values
Skills
Cognitive and affective processes
Assessing Your Professional Competence
Sample CRL-Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
The Learning Contract
Developing your learning contract
Developing Goals and Objectives
Purpose of goals
Goals and objectives
Evaluation of Your Field Performance
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Case Summary-"Against My Values"
Practice setting description
Identifying data
Presenting problem
Assessment
Case process summary
Discussion Questions
Electronic Competency Resources
Website links
Video links
References
3. Using Supervision to Guide Professional Development and Behavior
Case Vignette
Learning Objectives
Social Work Supervision
Learning Styles and Learning Style Assessment
Types of Supervision
Mentoring supervision
Employment supervision
Group supervision
Student/Supervisor Match
Trust, Sharing, and Vulnerability
Supervisory Relationship Inventory
Problem Solving
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Case Summary-"It Is Okay to Not Know"
Practice setting description
Identifying data
Presenting problem
Assessment
Case process summary
Discussion Questions
Electronic Competency Resources
Website links
Video links
References
4. Using Reflection and Self-Regulation to Promote Well-Being Through Self-Care
Case Vignette
Learning Objectives
Promoting Personal Well-Being
Know Thyself
Self-awareness
Case Example 4.1: Self-awareness
Hazards of Helping
Burnout
Case Example 4.2: Burnout
Vicarious trauma
Case Example 4.3: Vicarious trauma
Compassion fatigue
Risk and Protective Factors
Self-Care
Defining self-care
Self-care activities
Supportive relationships
Developing a Self-Care Plan
Case Example 4.4: Self-care
Summary
Critical Thinking Questions
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
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