Wise Employment placement application

Term 1 2017

ACAP Student Number :
First Name :
Surname:
E-mail Address:
Mobile Number:
Course Name:

Step 1: Eligibility for Placement Checklist

All students must first complete the Eligibility for Placement checklist below to ensure that you are ready for placement:

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I am a final year student
I have completed the following pre requisite units:
·  GradDipCoun – All 6 first year units
·  MCP – All 8 first year units
MCP students are encouraged to complete the unit Counselling and Psychotherapy Research prior to placement to enable you to undertake your Research Project within you placement agency if you wish to.
To be eligible for the ACAP Placement Program I confirm that I:
Received an email directly from Sonia Online with my log in details informing me I am ready for placement
Prepared a professional resume using the sample from Sonia Online
Uploaded my National Police Check & Working with Children Check into Sonia Online
I will meet the following requirements:
If required, attend interviews on campus/at the agency in December
Able to start placement from 30th January* (2017 Academic Calendar ) * day of week negotiable
Attend this placement for the entire placement period (2 consecutive ACAP terms approx 8 months)
Enrol into and attend ACAP supervision units 1 & 2 for my course
I will not schedule personal leave during this placement period (e.g. holidays etc)
Comply with the Attendance Requirements for Placement, and Supervision and provide a medical certificate should I miss more than 2 days of placement
Attend placement either 1 or 2 days per week as described in the agency brief (see separate document)

Step 2: ACAP Placement Agreement

Students on placement are preparing for employment in the industry. Therefore, demonstration of the following attributes is an expectation of all students on placement. Failure to demonstrate high levels of each attribute may result in the placement being cancelled. Students are expected to demonstrate:

·  Professionalism and clear adherence to boundaries - students are given clear instructions by staff as to what their role is in the agency and with clients. In your role as a student counsellor, it is inappropriate to advocate on behalf of the client.

·  Ability to accept, reflect on and integrate feedback and constructive criticism, from the agency supervisor, agency staff and ACAP placement and supervision staff. As per the Student Placement Code of Conduct, students must demonstrate willingness to accept feedback and take advantage of every opportunity to learn through interactions with all placement stakeholders.

·  Completion of case notes to industry standards. All agencies should keep case notes for each client. If this is not the case, please inform your Placement Coordinator, who will discuss this with the agency. Ensure that you follow the agency’s practice. Should you have concerns about the quality or content of the case notes, discuss this with your clinical supervisor.

·  Strong attention to detail – students must be aware of safety practices such as locking doors behind them. This is for the safety of students/staff and clients.

·  Ability to work independently – students are expected to be able to work independently while following instructions precisely.

·  Punctuality – Placement hours are 8.30am to 5pm (unless you have written approval from your ACAP Placement Coordinator to vary this rule). Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and speak to your supervisor before you depart each day. Students must be punctual for all activities with clients to model respectful behavior. Do not allow your sessions with clients to run over time as this is disruptive to others.

·  Dress Code - Students are to comply with the dress code of their placement agency. Generally, this would not include jeans, t-shirts, short skirts, uncovered midriff or tattoos and inappropriate footwear (thongs, high heels beyond a court shoe). Remember, your clients need to focus on their issues and should not be distracted by your attire.

·  Workplace Health and Safety - Students are to comply with all health and safety practices of their placement agency. If the policy is not offered at orientation, please ask for a copy of all relevant policies, particularly emergency evacuations, and read them.

·  Supervised Placement – As this is a supervised placement all work must be completed at the agency, including case notes. Any external visit must be accompanied by a staff member unless approved by ACAP before hand

I have read and agree to the above and will take care to demonstrate professionalism for the duration of my student placement:

(Yes / No)

WISE Employment Pilot Placement Opportunity

Location: Richmond and Preston offices

WISE Employment / Duration / Essential Units/Criteria / Recommended Units
WISE Employment helps job seekers to find meaningful work via Disability Employment Services and jobactive employment programs.
Mature aged postgraduate counselling students are required to conduct one to one counselling with clients experiencing a range of mental health issues.
This is a pilot program. Students will need to be pro-active, able to work independently and manage a client load for one to one counselling! Prior related experience an advantage. / 1 day a week from late January to end of August 2017 / ·  Mental Health Practice/ Mental Health Counselling / ·  Trauma/Grief/Loss

Step 3 - Day Availability

Note: All placement days are 8.30am to 5pm unless you have written permission from your ACAP Placement Coordinator to vary this rule. Permission from your placement supervisor is NOT sufficient. Note below ALL days that you could do. The more days you list, the better the chances of selection (as we must pair you with the other successful student)

Keep in mind that should you be successful in securing a placement through this process, the day you are offered is final. Therefore, you must plan all other activities and classes around your placement day. Review your Clinical Supervision options, and other timetable options to ensure that you ARE available on the days you indicate.

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Step 4 - ACAP Placement Application

Be specific and detailed in your answers as these will greatly affect your selection chances:

1.  What experience do you have which you think would be beneficial for a counselling student placement?

2.  What are the key professional challenges or personal challenges you feel you will face on placement?

3.  What personal qualities do you have that would make you the most suitable candidate for a counselling placement?

4.  Describe your experience with working as part of a team:

5.  Do you have any industry experience e.g. one to one counselling, group, case work etc? If so, please give details:

6.  Have you had any clinical supervision as a counsellor or student counsellor? If so, please give details:

7.  Please add any further information/past experience which may be relevant to your selection for an ACAP counselling student placement:

Application Process

Email this completed form and attach your Counselling Resume, Criminal Check and Working with Children Check to by: Wednesday 7th December

Step 1: Complete the Checklist for Eligibility for Student Placement
Step 2: Read and agree to ACAP Placement Program Agreement
Step 3: Complete your Day availability for Placement
Step 4: Complete ACAP Placement Application Form
Attached Counselling Resume (refer Sonia/Placement/Details/Placement Opportunities for a sample of a professional resume format and ensure that your resume meets the required standard)
Attached National Police Check and Working With Children Check and ALSO updated the documents into Sonia Online in the Documents tab
N.B. If you do not have a current National Police Check or Working with Children Check please attach evidence of application
Return Application with all attachments to by
Wednesday 7th December 2016

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All 4 documents to be submitted must be scanned separately as one single file each (not as single pages or photo from your phone). Documents scanned as single pages will not be accepted and will be returned.

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