Fieldwork for Social Service Work

This course facilitates student participation in placement practicum for the Social Service
Worker Program. Students will be placed in a community setting where, under supervision, they
will carry out social service work duties as defined by them, their supervisor, and the program
faculty. The goal of SSW fieldwork is to provide students the opportunity to integrate and
apply the knowledge, skills and values needed to carry out the role of social service worker.
Students are provided with feedback, supervision and mentoring from their field supervisor, and
program faculty. The fieldwork experience provides students opportunity to learn about the
mandate, philosophy, services/programs, strengths, and challenges experienced by
community/social services organizations. In addition, students learn to become part of an
interdisciplinary team and learn to meet the needs of individuals, families, communities and/or
issues serviced by the organization.