WS - Social Work Practicum - FWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an undergraduate social work practicum student at an approved practicum agency, providing client-centered services with appropriate supervision and support, and assisting agency staff with the development and implementation of programs, services, projects, and events.

Requirements

• Admission to the Social Work Program and Admission to the Field Education Component of the Social Work Program as outlined in the Social Work Program Field Education Handbook.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media & Technology, Sonia Field Tracking Software
• Attention to detail
• Strong active listening abilities
• Public speaking
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Customer focused
• Willingness to learn new things

Responsibilities

• Assist staff members and supervisors in meeting the mission and goals of the practicum agency through the provision of individual, family, group, organization, and community services and programs, as appropriate.
• Utilize the Planned Change Process, strengths-based approach, and other relevant theories, processes, and models to assist individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities meet identified needs and goals.
• Establish, initiate, implement, plan, and complete activities under the 9 competency areas outlined in the practicum learning contract that allow students to showcase and demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors.
• Contribute to individual and group projects that benefit the practicum site, such as creating/distributing surveys; developing and implementing appropriate groups/programs; gathering and analyzing data; creating social media calendars/posts; assisting with resource development; assisting with policy changes, development, and implementation; assisting with internal development; and meeting training and educational needs.
• Follow the NASW Code of Ethics and agency policy and procedures, including, but not limited to, confidentiality, privacy, conflict of interest, and social media policies.
• Utilize appropriate supervision and consultation and seek active feedback from supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed