Intensive Program

WORK 10116, SEMINAR 1

1. The student is expected to gain knowledge and an understanding of the role, duties and responsibilities of full-time personnel.
2. The practicum should assist the student to recognize his/her suitability for this type of work (social services). This includes being comfortable with clients and interacting with agency staff and professionals from other disciplines.
3. The student is expected to show increasing self-awareness and a willingness to experience personal change. This should be observable in behaviour and attitudes.
4. The student is expected to demonstrate his/her ability to carry out Social Service Worker functions, as assigned.

WORK 10594, SEMINAR 2

In addition to Seminar 1 goals, the following objectives must be met:

1. The student is expected to demonstrate an increased level of knowledge, adaptability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills through interactions with clients and other workers.
2. The student is expected to develop the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the work situation.
3. The student shall show attitudes and behaviour consistent with professional expectations.
4. The student should be able to accept responsibility and carry out tasks approaching those of an entry-level social services worker.
5. The student is expected to maintain professional helping relationships which adhere to legal and ethical standards.
6. The student is expected to assess the needs and resources of individuals, families, groups and communities and assist them to achieve their goals and meet their needs.
7. The student is expected to implement effective plans of action.
8. The student is expected to provide appropriate access to resources in order to assist individuals, families, groups and the community.
9. The student is expected to maintain working relationships with colleagues, peers, and supervisors.