Kidsmatter Student Social Workers on Placement in Schools Ilektra Zabanias.

Kidsmatter Student Social Workers on Placement in Schools

Ilektra Zabanias

Linking Kids Matter Activities with Student Learning Outcomes

5. Applying Knowledge to Practice•Meet with 2 individual children a week and build and maintain a relationship with them. •I will work with clients using both the strength based and empowerment practice.

4. Knowledge for Practice•Familiarise oneself with school policies and protocols DECD knowledge and practices •Discuss social work theoretical perspectives

Kids Matter Core Components

1. Values and Ethics

•Familiarise self with AASW code of ethics, reflect in supervision and learning log on ability to apply code of ethics to practice in the school setting

3. Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Practice•Identify programs and services available to Aboriginal students and their families to assist with children’s leaning and wellbeing •Develop a resource/undertake a project

2. Professionalism

•Attend and participate in relevant meetings i.e. Kids Matter action team, staff meetings, parent meetings etc.

•Behave professionally as expected by the school and the social work profession

6. Communication and Interpersonal Skills•Building of positive relationships with students, staff and parents•Support lunchtime activities and play based learning program, utilising Play is the Way concepts (Strength based practice) to reinforce positive social skills. Conduct weekly mentoring with individual students and group work, ie ‘what’s the buzz?’, art/craft, cooking.

7. Information Recording and Sharing•Familiarisation with school protocols•Report writing, case notes and other record keeping as appropriate

Activities Meet Multiple Practice Standards

Task Practice Standards met

1. Attend meetings with Kids Matter Action team 2.1, 2.2, 6.1, 6.2

2. Consult – Action team, school staff parent group & students to identify a specific issue

2.1, 2.2, 6.1, 6.2

3. Research the issue, collate information & resources 2.1, 2.2, 4.3

4. Plan the information session independently or collaborate with another student, tailor to audience in response to need

2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 6.1, 6.2

5. Organise practical aspects such as booking a time, room, advertising in the newsletter or staff bulletin

2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 6.1,

6. Deliver the information session 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2

7. Evaluate program 4.1, 4.2,5.2

8. Record project, processes & evaluation 4.2, 7.1

9. Refer to organisational policies & AASW code of ethics 1, 1.1, 2.2, 4.1,7.1

Project: Plan and deliver a parent/staff information session re: a KM topic

Activities Meet Multiple Practice StandardsProject: Prepare & deliver a parent information session

Practice Standards met

1. Attend meetings with Kids Matter Action team 2. Professionalism6. Communication skills

2. Consult – Action team, school staff parent group & students to identify a specific issue

1. Values & ethics2. Professionalism6. Communication skills

3. Research the issue, collate information & resources 2. Professionalism4. Knowledge for practice

4. Plan the information session independently or collaborate with another student, tailor to audience need

2. Professionalism3. Culturally inclusive practice6. Communication skills

5. Organise practical aspects such as booking a time, room, advertising in the newsletter or staff bulletin

2. Professionalism4. Knowledge for practice6. Communication skills

6. Deliver the information session 2. Professionalism4.Knowledge for practice5.Applying knowledge 6.Communication skills

7. Evaluate program 4. Knowledge for practice5. Applying knowledge

8. Record project, processes & evaluation 4. Knowledge for practice7. Information & record sharing

ROLES

School Task Supervisor External Field Educator

Student

Identify Issue for project Provide professional Supervision weekly/fortnightly

Actively engage in all learning opportunities

Provide School specific information and daily direct tasks

Assist student to identify and apply social work theory to practice

Undertake allocated tasks

Provide day to day direction and support to student

Assist with learning plan Seek support and guidance

Observe students day to day practice on placement and provide feedback to student and Field Education Coordinator Field Liaison person at mid-placement

Mid-placement and end of placement reports