WS - Social Work Practicum - FWS

Division: CNHS | Department: Social Work | Intermediate experience level | Supervisor: Shawna Kelly-Blair | Requested start date: 8/25/2026

About the role

Serve as an undergraduate social work practicum student at an approved practicum agency, providing client-centered services with appropriate supervision and support, and assisting agency staff with the development and implementation of programs, services, projects, and events.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies

• Assist staff members and supervisors in meeting the mission and goals of the practicum agency through the provision of individual, family, group, organization, and community services and programs, as appropriate.
• Utilize the Planned Change Process, strengths-based approach, and other relevant theories, processes, and models to assist individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities meet identified needs and goals.
• Establish, initiate, implement, plan, and complete activities under the 9 competency areas outlined in the practicum learning contract that allow students to showcase and demonstrate appropriate professional behaviors.
• Contribute to individual and group projects that benefit the practicum site, such as creating/distributing surveys; developing and implementing appropriate groups/programs; gathering and analyzing data; creating social media calendars/posts; assisting with resource development; assisting with policy changes, development, and implementation; assisting with internal development; and meeting training and educational needs.
• Follow the NASW Code of Ethics and agency policy and procedures, including, but not limited to, confidentiality, privacy, conflict of interest, and social media policies.
• Utilize appropriate supervision and consultation and seek active feedback from supervisors.

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T).

Requirements

• Admission to the Social Work Program and Admission to the Field Education Component of the Social Work Program as outlined in the Social Work Program Field Education Handbook.

Skills

• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Social Media & Technology, Sonia Field Tracking Software.
• Attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written and verbal communication, customer focused, willingness to learn new things.

Schedule

Monday through Sunday (hours vary). Students will work approximately 13-15 hours per week.

Work Conditions

• Heat, Cold, and Light Intensity.

Physical Demands

• Keyboarding, Reaching/Handling.

Pay

$9.75/hour

Location

Community – Locations vary.