University of Southern Maine School of Social Work

University of Southern Maine School of Social Work

Agency Profile for Undergraduate/Graduate Student Placements

Date: 2011

Name of Agency: Biddeford Middle School

Agency Address: 25 Tiger Drive Biddeford ME 04005

Agency Telephone Number 282-6400

In arranging for field placements, whom should the student contact?

Kristin Carlson, LCSW

Name of Field Instructor: Kristin Carlson

Field Instructor Contact Information

Telephone number: 282-6400

Email Address:

Agency director and/or key administrative personnel:

Name: Sarah Jane Poli, Superintendent of Schools

Charles Lomonte, Interim Principal

Position:

Student’s agency is able to handle: BSW ___ MSW /Foundation year __x___ (1st year)

MSW/Concentration year ___x__ (2nd year)

How many students can your agency accommodate? 1

Briefly describe the basic services/programs of the agency, client population served, and the size of your staff. Provide basic social work services to all students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. This is not a special education position, therefore the entire population is served on an as needed basis. Student population averages around 600 students. Approx. 100 staff

When are agency staff and other important meetings held? During the school day or directly after school, usually ending by 3:30pm

What characteristics or qualities would be helpful for a student to have to best utilize the placement as a learning opportunity? Ability to work with a variety of student needs, flexibility, Sensitivity ot socioeconomic issues, sense of humor and calm demeanor, ability to work with a team.

Would a student who needs a highly structured learning environment do well in this placement?

Yes ____ No __x___ Comments: Students need to be flexible and have the ability to deal with crises as the arise. Each day can look different.

List the learning opportunities available for the student in your setting: Crisis intervention, coordination with teachers, networking with community providers, group work, individual supportive counseling, public school issues, outreach to families.

Is there adequate physical space for the student(s? yes

Does the student need a car? Yes _ No _x_ Is mileage reimbursable? Yes __ No __

Can your agency provide an opportunity for students to fulfill part of their required placement hours on evenings or weekends? no

Does your agency require any formal training for interns? Yes ____ No _x___

If yes, how many training hours are required?

When is the training offered?

Can the training be completed online? Yes ___ No ___

Is the agency handicapped accessible? Yes __x_ No ___

Agency Requirements:

Background check (SBI) Yes __x_ No ___

Physical exam Yes ___ No _x__

Immunizations Yes ___ No _x__

If yes, what immunizations are required?

Other pertinent information: