Centennial College - Field Placement 2

Field Placement 2

Course Code	SSWR-402
Lecture hours per week
Lab hours per week	24
Course Availability	Open
Description	Field Placement is a core component of Social Service Work education, giving students the opportunity to apply theory to practice within a social service agency while working directly with individuals, groups, and communities. Building on the foundation of SSWR 304 –- Field Placement 1, this final placement increases students’ responsibilities from 2 days per week in Semester 3 to 3 days per week in Semester 4, enabling them to demonstrate advanced competence and readiness for professional practice. Students are provided with an opportunity to take on a more leadership role in the agency, including more direct client contact (individual and/or group), and actively participate in agency programs, services, and activities. Students are expected to conduct themselves as emerging professionals, meet higher-level practice expectations, and contribute meaningfully to the agency environment. This final field placement experience prepares students for entry to professional social service work practice across diverse sectors and communities. Course Learning Outcomes: Construct and negotiate with Agency Field Supervisor a learning contract that sets appropriate learning goals, integrating SSW program guidelines and standards while meeting the service needs of the agency. Collaborate with staff to support agency clients, including special populations and agency programs and/or services. Demonstrate compliance with, and integration of, agency policies, procedures, protocols and expectations in day-to-day practice with clients and staff. Demonstrate professional and effective communication skills. Manage and use the information provided in the SSW Field Placement Manual . Modify practice to reflect integration of ongoing feedback from Agency Field Supervisor and College Field Supervisor. Examine and adhere to the standards of practice and code of ethics as a Social Service Worker. Prerequisites Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following: SSWR304 – Field Placement 1 SSWR310 – Case Management and Advocacy