Social Work Field Practicum
General
- Graduate
- 1 learner; team size unknown
- 200 hours per learner
- Dates set by projects
- Learners apply to projects
Preferred companies
- 1/2 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any
- Any, Government, Education, Environment, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Individual & family services
Categories
Skills
Overview
- Details
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Bring on one or more students from The University of North Dakota in the Social Work Department to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students are available for 200-250 hours of unpaid, for credit, placement from March 1 to May 14, 2021, . Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.
We are looking for placement sites where students can apply in practice the concepts and theories learned in the classroom. The students have learned in the classroom about many aspects of generalist social work practice, including interpersonal skills, counseling, group facilitation, and case management. Please note that all of our students will have a background check completed.
- Learner skills
- Research, Counseling, Interpersonal skills, Advocacy, Communication
- Deliverables
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Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the project. To be decided between internship coordinator and partner organization. The student should complete 200-250 hours with your organization by May 14.
Project Examples
Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the internship, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.
Project activities that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Engaging with diverse clientele
- Projects pertaining to human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
- Engaging in research
- Engage in public policy
- Virtually facilitate a support group
- Be a 'friendly visitor' to social isolated individuals such as seniors or individuals with developmental disabilities
- Virtually organize and run a group for kids or families
- Community outreach, engagement and/or community development
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Be willing to sign an Affiliation Agreement between your company/agency and the University of North Dakota
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the internship coordinator to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope in an appropriate fit for the internship.