Human Services Seminar and Field Experience
HSV 230 (crn 30546) & 235 (crn 30547) & 240 (crn 30548)
Summer 2014May 19th, 2014 to August 1, 2014 6:00 PM to 9:50 PM
ROOM:APC 194
INSTRUCTOR:John Reese
OFFICE:APC 276
PHONE:(630) 466-2461
HOME PHONE: (630) 897-6329 (urgent issues only please)
FAX(630) 466-5795
E-MAIL:
WebPageBlackboard supplemental page go to MYWCC and log in as usual,
REREQUISITES:
Consent of instructor, and completion of “internship application”. Additional requirements for addiction students—Fieldwork and Seminar II and III, may be taken concurrently with students 2nd. Counseling class-Introduction to substance Abuse, Group Dynamics, one of the two counseling classes, and Psychopharmacology must be completed. For Human Services students completion of most courses in Human Services degree or certificate program
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE: General Comments- Your internship is the culmination of your training here at the Human Services Program of Waubonsee Community College. For students in the Addictions Counseling Program, your internship experience is required as part of your preparation for becoming a CADC. In the opinion of your instructors you have progressed sufficiently in that training and are prepared for this next step. Your internship is a structured classroom experience, as well as an on-site training experience. At all times you are participating in your internship activities you are functioning as a student of Waubonsee Community College, not an employee of the agency you are interning at. Your benefit from the internship will be acquiring skills that are used in multiple Human Services employment setting. You will perform all activities at the internship site under close and constant supervision of regular professional employees, and this instructor. You are not an employee of the agency, and will receive no employee benefits from that agency, and there is no commitment to employment, however, at the completion of your internship you internship agency at their discretion may consider you for employment. You have been given a copy of the Human Services Department’s “internship guidelines” you must sign an acknowledgement that you have received these guidelines and your agreement to abide by them at all times. Your grade for this course will be based upon the instructor’s evaluation of your performance during the internship experience, your site supervisors evaluation of your performance is a significant part the data used to assign a grade, but there are other requirements-as outlined below.
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Academic Integrity:
Waubonsee Community College believes that all members of the community (students, faculty, staff, and administrators) have a responsibility to participate in learning with honesty, respect, and integrity. For more information, please visit Waubonsee’s Academic Integrity Resources. Students found committing an act of academic dishonesty as cited in the Student Handbook, including, but not limited to plagiarism and cheating, misrepresentation of internship hours/experiences, or violations of ethical standards of ICB or NOSHE shall be subject to disciplinary action. See Human Services Internship Handbook. In addition, will be referred to the Student Conduct Board for institutional discipline and/or expulsion.
Americans with Disabilities Act: I wish to fully include persons with disabilities in the course. Please inform me or the Access Center for Students with Disabilities if you need any special accommodations in the curriculum, instruction, or assessments of this course to enable you to fully participate. I will maintain the confidentiality of the information you share with me.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
●HSV 230Human Services Seminar and Field Experience I
○discuss a variety of topics related to the field of human services;
○explain the functioning of a human service agency and its relationship to the human services network in the community;
○integrate and apply knowledge's skills learned during human services class work;
○demonstrated techniques and skills common to the practice of human services;
○describe how professional ethics are implemented in the field placement agency;
○demonstrate appropriate application of theoretical concepts to fieldwork experience;
○evaluate his/her own feelings and reactions about the clients served in a human services agency;
○demonstrate effective problem solving skills using scenarios from fieldwork experience;
○demonstrate effective use of supervision, and professional support using examples from fieldwork experience;
○identify specific areas of personal and professional growth needed to enter a career in human services;
○determine if the human services field is an appropriate career option.
●HSV 235 Human Services Seminar and Field Experience IIand HSV 240 Human Services Seminar and Field Experience III
○demonstrate beginning skills in the twelve core functions of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor;
○summarize the functioning of an addictions counseling agency and its relationship to the human services network in the community;
○integrate and apply knowledge and skills learned during human services/addiction counseling class work;
○apply techniques and skills common to the practice of human services/addiction counseling;
○describe how professional ethics are implemented in the field placement agency;
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○demonstrate appropriate application of theoretical concepts in fieldwork experience;
○evaluate his/her own feelings and reactions about the clients served in a human service agency;
○demonstrate effective problem solving skills using scenarios from fieldwork experience;
○demonstrate effective use of supervision, and professional support using examples from fieldwork experience;
○identify specific areas of personal and professional growth needed to enter a career in human services;
○demonstrate individual counseling skills based on the assessment of a substance abuser;
○demonstrate a working knowledge of patient rights and federal regulations regarding the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse records;
○demonstrate group and family counseling skills;
○explain the purpose and dynamics of self-help groups based on documented attendance at open meetings of same;
○describe the process of detoxification;
○discuss aftercare for substance abusers;
○define and list activities designed for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of addiction.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
●Regular attendance is essential. Missing more than 2 classes will result in lower grade.
●Weekly Journal—instructor will discuss at first class
●A professional resume is to be written by August 1, 2014 it will be then placed in the student's file by the end of the semester.
● Internship Evaluation packet is to be completed and submitted by the last August 1, 2014
●For students completing HSV 235 Human Services Fieldwork and Consultation II, normally this will be an AODA student’s first internship. A professional self-concept paper will be submitted by August 1, 2014 This paper is to be 2-3 pages (typed if possible). The paper should include:
HSV 235 Fieldwork I & II
SELF CONCEPT PAPER-Supplemental Instructions
○How did the internship meet/fail to meet your expectations
○Significant insights you had about yourself as a person or a counselor in training during the internship.
○Recap some of what you consider to be the most outstanding events or learning moments of the internship.
○A recap how you asses the progress you made on the three goals you developed at the start of this internship
○Evaluation of how you see your strengths and weakness at this stage of your education
○Areas of professional growth during the internship
○Assess areas that you feel you need more work on during your next internship
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●For students completing HSV 230-Fieldwork and Consultation I or HSV 240 Fieldwork and Consultation III a Capstone Paper will be completed. A capstone paper is normally written at the conclusion of a student’s education experience. It is a look back at the history of your education at Waubonsee, and perhaps the setting of new goals as you enter another chapter of you education and professional life. See supplemental instructions for this project. Make a second copy of this paper for your records, capstone papers are not returned. Students in HSV 235 should also review this material-next semester it will be your turn to write a capstone paper. The capstone paper is due by August 1, 2014
●Attendance at 3 OPEN twelve-step program meetings is required (addiction students only).
FIELDWORK CONSULTATION:
The instructor will be available before and after class for consultations, or may be reached at the number above or by e-mail. Students with questions or concerns are encouraged to make contact with the instructor. Any student with special needs will be accommodated in the most effective and efficient way possible. If you have special needs, please see the instructor as soon as possible. Waubonsee Community College has multiple forms of assistance available to students. It is my intent, and the intent of the College to make this a valuable and productive class for you.
HSV 240 Fieldwork III
CAPSTONE PAPER-Supplemental Instructions
What is a Capstone Paper
The capstone paper is a paper that is to be written at the conclusion of a student’s educational experience, as a final project. The paper represents a synthesis of the students learning. Another, less academic way of thinking about this Capstone project is a chance for you to summarize and put into perspective your addiction training at Waubonsee Community College. Think of this assignment as a letter you are writing to yourself and the Human Services faculty as a summary of your education experience. Many things have changed since you walked into your first Human Services class; we want you to review and evaluate these changes and write what may become your “time capsule.” Someday we would like you to pick this paper up again and read it again. The paper will document a part of your journey, and perhaps help put into perspective some current events in your life.
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Topics to be covered in the Capstone Paper
○What you learned about yourself as a person
○What you learned about yourself as a counselor during your training at Waubonsee Community College
○A recap how you asses the progress you made on the goals you had for yourself as you first began your classes
○Evaluation of how you see your various skills (use 12 core functions).
○Areas of professional growth during your training at Waubonsee Community College
○Areas of personal growth during your training at Waubonsee Community College
○Assess areas that you feel you need more work on.
○Assess your feeling regarding the quality of education you received at Waubonsee Community College
How you incorporate these topics into your Capstone paper is up to you, be as creative as you would like, but make sure each topic is covered. As you write your paper, recount specific events and experiences, you had in a class or during your internship to highlight the topic you are discussing. Also review the various assignments, presentations or projects during you training, how did some of these assignments help or hinder your growth. Looking back, were there any outstanding interactions with an instructor, supervisor, fellow student or client that had a lasting impact on your? If so bring these into your capstone paper
Tips for writing your Capstone Paper
1.First and perhaps most important, don’t wait till the last week of the semester to start this paper. Start thinking about it and writing it now.
2.Review your weekly journals from your internships
3.Review your class notes and handouts from the various classes you have completed
4.Talk about writing this paper with other students, friends and family members who have shared the school experience with you—get their feedback and tap their memory