AURORA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
BSW FIELD APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be completed by the student when there is an agreement with an agency about initiation of a field placement. Submit form via email to:
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Katie Johns or Dan Knapp Ph.D.
Office of Field Instruction
347 South Gladstone Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
Date of Application: ______
** Note, failing to answer any question will result in an incomplete application
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NOTE: YOU CANNOT BEGIN THIS INTERNSHIP UNTIL THIS FORM IS COMPLETED BY STUDENT, APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FIELD INSTRUCTION, AND YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION LETTER.
Student ______
Last First Phone (H/C) (W)
Address ______
Street City State Zip
AU email ______Student ID number: ______Semester: ______Year: ______
Select your preference of times for your Field Seminar class. The field office will place you in your Field Seminar class based on a variety of factors including your preference below.Tuesdays 12-12:50 / Tuesdays 5:30-6:20 / Thursdays 12-12:50 / Thursdays 5:30-6:20
FIELD AGENCY INFORMATION
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AGENCY/SCHOOL DISTRICT # AGENCY PHONE
STREET CITY STATE ZIP
(MUST BE A STREET ADDRESS NOT A PO BOX)
Agency Field Instructor (MSW) ______Phone: (___)______
***Primary MSW supervisor***
Field Instructor Email: ______
Is my proposed field supervisor an MSW with two years of post-graduate experience?YES / NO
If the answer is NO, refer to the Field Manual and contact the field office for additional guidance.
Other personnel involved with field instruction on site: Name: ______
Phone: ______
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Student Name
Will placement begin early (before the semester begins)? ____Yes ____ No
PLACEMENT BEGINS _____/_____/_____ ENDS _____/_____/_____ (please indicate Month, Day, Year)
Is this field placement your place of employment? ____Yes ____ No (if Yes- an additional JAI form is needed before placement is approved)
Are you seeking this placement to count towards a specialization? If so, CIRCLE which one.CHILD WELFARE / ADDICTIONS / FAITH-BASED
Internship Tasks will involve: (Choose all that apply)
__ Administration/Planning __Advocacy __Child Welfare
__Criminal Justice/Corrections __Disabilities __Family Services
__Gay/Lesbian Population __Gerontology/Aging __Health/Medical
__HIV/AID Population __Homeless Population __Hospice/Bereavement
__ International/Global __ Occupational/ Industrial __Mental Health
__ Public Welfare/Assistance __School Social Work
__Substance Abuse/Addictions __Women’s Issues/Family Violence/Sexual Assault
__Other (please specify) ______
Previous Experience
Please attach a resume to this application. Reviewing your experience in the field of social work is essential to ensure your field placement will provide new social work learning experiences.
How many years of previous, paid social work or social service experience? ______years
Have you worked within a social service organization serving a similar population as the placement you plan to complete this academic year? ____Yes _____No
List areas of social work in which you have worked: ______
Schedule Commitment for Field Placement
Below please provide your plan for participating in your field placement. The plan should encompass your ability to secure 225 field hours each semester (on average 15 field hours weekly).
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Mon: ______
Tues: ______
Wed: ______
Thurs: ______
Fri: ______
Sat: ______Sun: ______
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______Total weekly Field Hours
____ My Field Instructor has agreed to my planned schedule.
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Student Name
SPECIAL ISSUES OR CONCERNS- REQUIRED
Have you (student) ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain:
Have you (student) ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving domestic violence or the maltreatment of a child or an elderly person? If so, please explain:
List any languages (other than English) that you (student) speak fluently:
Does this placement involve any conflict of interest for the student or supervisor? (e.g. have you worked here, student received services as client of agency/supervisor, student’s family member employed at agency/school):
Are there any special skills that you (student) can offer to your field experience? If so please list.
If you have any issues or concerns that may have a direct impact on your field placement, please contact the Director of Field Instruction immediately 630-947-8936. These issues include but are not limited to issues such as substance abuse recovery and mental health concerns. Providing this information will assist the Director of Field Instructor in assisting you in finding a placement that you find comfortable. Information provided will be treated confidentially.
Field Interview Specifics
Please discuss EACH of these questions below during your interview. Mark ‘yes’ or ‘no’ for each question.
_____ Weekly- 1 hour individual supervision will be provided by MSW at placement.
____Must you have a criminal background check? ______Who is responsible for securing this check?
_____ Must you provide medical information? ______Must you provide proof of auto liability insurance?
______Will you be responsible for transporting clients? ______Must you have specialized training?
______Who is responsible for providing? _____ Is there a cost? ______Who will pay?
______Is training provided for personal safety issues, such as home visits, dealing with hostile clients, etc.?
____ Expectations about dress code were reviewed. ____ required paperwork reviewed.
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Student Name
Please Indicate (by placing an ‘x’) the overall Type of Placement. Select no more than 2
1_____ Addictions 2_____ Administration
3_____ Advocacy 4_____ Aging/Gerontology Social Work
5_____ Child welfare 6_____ Community Development
7_____ Community Mental Health 8_____ Corrections/Criminal Justice
9_____ Developmental Disabilities 10_____ Displaced persons / homeless
11_____ Domestic violence / violence 12_____ Family Services
13_____ Global / International Social Work 14_____ Health / Integrative Health or Mental Health
15_____ Immigrant / Refugee Work 16_____LGBTQ
17_____ Military Social Work 18_____ Occupational or rehabilitation Social Work
19_____ PTSD / Veterans 20_____ Program Evaluation
21_____ Public Assistance / Public Welfare 22_____ School Social Work
23_____ Social Policy 24_____ Other: ______
Minimum Responsibilities of the Agency Field Instructor (MSW or task supervisor at the agency/hospital/school designated as party responsible for training the social work student in the field):
1. Provide a minimum of one hour of supervision each week, providing guidance, training, processing, assignment and evaluation of social work field student.
2. MUST Provide learning activities that allow the student to develop skills in 10 competency areas as defined by CSWE EPAS 2008. Students must have learning activities in each competency area.
______2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly.
______2.1.2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice
______2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments
______2.1.4 Engage diversity and difference in practice
______2.1.5 Advance human rights and social and economic justice
______2.1.6 Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research
______2.1.7 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
______2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective
social work services
______2.1.9 Respond to contexts that shape practice
______2.1.10 Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
3. Assist student in completing required field assignments (learning agreement, semester evaluations).
4. Assist student and field liaison in scheduling and facilitating field liaison visit (minimum of 1 visit each placement). Utilize field liaison for problem solving should the need arise.
MINIMUM STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Please read carefully and indicate awareness of responsibilities with your signature and date.
* I understand that the Field Manual is the “textbook” for my field placement. I also understand it is my responsibility to download and be familiar with this manual. This manual is located on Aurora University website. Additional forms and instructions will be indicated on Moodle page for this course.
* I understand that my field placement is for two consecutive semesters (unless otherwise arranged; PEL: Social Work; Summer Block; Early Start). If there are issues that arise which will effect my continued placement I will contact my Field Liaison or the Director of Field Instruction immediately.
* I understand that I must complete a minimum of 225 for Foundation or 250 for Addictions field hours at the end of every semester in order to receive credit for each Field course. I also understand that failure to submit my semester evaluations can result in receiving no credit for my field experience and prolong my academic involvement in school.
* If I am a MSW student and my placement is in a school social work setting, the placement will end in late May or early June per the terms of the contract I have signed with the school district. I understand that I will participate in the Aurora University graduation ceremony in May, but my actual graduation date will be in the summer of that year.
* I understand that I must treat my field placement in a professional manner which will include, notification of absences or being late to my field instructor or agency/school supervisor, dressing in an appropriate manner for my placement, being knowledgeable about agency/school policies, etc.
* I understand that the field experience continues until I’ve reached the mutually agreed upon end date and goals for completion that were created with my field supervisor and the host agency, and this could result is me accruing more hours than the required minimum amount.
* I understand my responsibilities in cooperating with my assigned Field Liaison; this includes phone contacts and attending meetings.
* I understand that I am not permitted to terminate the field placement; I need to notify my Field Liaison or the Director of Field Instruction.
* I understand I may not begin my Field Placement hours until I receive a confirmation letter from the Director of Field Instruction.
* I verify that I have read the Aurora University School of Social Work Field Instruction Manual. I fully understand the policies, procedures, and guidelines included.
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Student Signature Date
---Student, Signature is an indication of acceptance of internship and you read and understand the field manual
--- After approval, revisions to this document must be communicated with the liaison and written approval of changes must occur through the liaisons and/or Director of Field – or, will otherwise be invalid
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MSW Field Instructor Supervisor Signature (required) Date
Supervisor – Is a legal affiliation agreement needed between AU and the agency?: 1) ____ No, or 2) _____ Yes
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Director of Field Program Signature Date
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