HSV 804 - Internship

1. Perform all work at the internship as specified by the job description at a satisfactory level as determined by the supervisor.
2. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with clients in a human services setting.
   1. Observe other staff as they work with clients or in job role.
   2. Provide direct service to clients or agency project, while under supervision.
   3. Respond appropriately to clients and agency within the scope of the program and services which are provided by the agency.
3. Document observations and services in professional human services records suitable for medical and/or legal purposes.
   1. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
   2. Write all documents in a clear and comprehensible manner, that are well organized, and that distinguish between fact and opinion.
   3. Write behavioral observations with possible interpretations are supported by evidence from verbal and nonverbal behavior.
   4. Document work at the field experience site by completing all written assignments required by HSV803 Human Services Seminar.
4. Reach the learning goals and objectives specified in the student’s individual learning contract.
5. Demonstrate human services professionalism and self discipline in all aspects of work at the field experience.
   1. Attend work punctually at all scheduled times.
   2. Complete all work in a timely manner, meeting all assigned deadlines.
   3. Maintain NASW, IBC or ACA Code of Ethics at all times.
   4. Take initiative in seeing work that needs to be done and volunteering to do it.
   5. Adhere to professional standards of conduct as discussed in human services courses and as specified by the field experience agency and supervisor.
6. Evaluate personal progress in developing the skills of a professional human services worker.
   1. Assess strengths and weaknesses of your performance at the field site.
   2. Identify areas of the human services profession where your strengths can be used effectively.
   3. Assess their skills and style of interacting with clients.
   4. Describe their interaction with human services professionals including the supervisor, co-workers, and any professionals from other agencies which the student interacts.
   5. Evaluate the degree to which they have met the supervisor’s expectations, particularly those specified in the individual job description and learning contract.