Reference no: EM133613474
Assignmen 1:
Working at Homeless Veteran Shelter
Review the textbook chapter on communication prior to beginning this assignment. Each student will bring an example of a communication that occurred in Field Placement (or is relevant to field) that they feel demonstrates excellence or is problematic. Examples of where to draw cases from include professional oral, written or electronic communication; casual/information communication that occurred within the context of field; case notes; process recordings; assessments; emails; technology; social media and/or marketing materials.
The case example should be typed on paper (as it will be shared with peers) and should present the facts using direct quotes when possible. Students should ensure that confidentiality of those involved is maintained by using pseudonyms if necessary. On a separate paper, the student will write a one-two paragraph reflection exploring what was excellent or problematic about this communication and posing questions for their peers to gain insight, ideas for moving forward or otherwise develop competency in oral, written and electronic communication. Refer to the textbook chapter for reflective questions that may be helpful for this part of the assignment. The case and reflection will both be submitted to the instructor at the end of seminar session.
To guide your paper, please use the following questions to formulate response:
Describe a situation relating to field where you observed excellent or problematic communication.
Explain why you believe the communication exhibited was excellent or problematic. Draw from the class lecture and readings to provide evidence for your perspective.
How has the communication situation you described impacted the way in which you plan to further develop your oral, written, and electronic communication competencies?
Assignment 2:
It is the student's responsibility to have developed an competency integration plan with her/his field instructor and Field Director using the school Competency Integration Plan Template. For this version you will have listed demonstrations (examples) of how competencies during your placement.
Working with Homeless Veterans
Competency: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Social workers understand that intervention is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers are knowledgeable about evidence-informed interventions to achieve the goals of clients and constituencies, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge to effectively intervene with clients and constituencies. Social workers understand methods of identifying, analyzing and implementing evidence-informed interventions to achieve client and constituency goals. Social workers value the importance of interprofessional teamwork and communication in interventions, recognizing that beneficial outcomes may require interdisciplinary, interprofessional, and inter-organizational collaboration.
It is the student's responsibility to have developed an competency integration plan with her/his field instructor and Field Director using the school Competency Integration Plan Template. For this version you will have listed demonstrations (examples) of how competencies during your placement.