FWS – Comm Svc – Social Work Practicum 200 FWSSWCOMSRVPRC – Spring 25

Responsibilities and Career competencies: 

✓ Assist staff members and supervisors meet the mission and goals of the practicum organization through the provision of individual, family, group, organization, and community services and programs, as appropriate (C, TW, P, CSD, CT, EI, T).

✓ 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 (C, TW, P, CSD, CT, EI, L, T).

✓ Establish, initiate, implement, plan, and complete activities under the 9 competency areas outlined in the practicum learning contract that allow me to UNIVERSITY OF PIKEVILLE Work Study Position Request Form showcase and demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors (C, P, CSD, CT, EI, T).

✓ 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 internal development; and meeting training and educational needs (CT, C, TW, T)

✓ 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 (C, P, CT, CSD, T, EI).

✓ Utilize appropriate supervision and consultation and seek active feedback from supervisors (C, TW, P, CSD, CT).

Communication (C )• Teamwork (TW) • Professionalism (P) • Career & Self Development (CSD) • Critical Thinking (CT) • Equity & Inclusion (EI) • Leadership (L) • Technology (T)

 Other Skills X Attention to detail X Strong active listening abilities X Public speaking X Written & verbal communication X Customer focused X Willingness to learn new things

Computer skills:  Word, Excel, Power Point, Social Media, New Technology, Other:  Agency internal systems/databases & Sonia online system_

Relationships, the people or groups with whom the student interacts or communicates with in this job:  Students, Staff, Faculty, Parents, Other Departments, Vendors

 Schedule:  Work Monday through Sunday, hours vary as needed

Work Conditions The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:  Heat, Cold, Light Intensity 

Physical demands included here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling, Carrying up to 25 lbs

 Number of positions:  8 

Number of hours:  200; 13 -15 hours weekly for full academic year

Rate of Pay:  $9.75

Supervisor:  Shawna Kelly-Blair

Location:  On and off campus, various locations depending on work needed.