Loras College Social Work Learning Contract

Student Name: Stacey Ann Voshell

Semester: Summer 2014 _
Field Instructor: Glen Gassman Field agency #______________
Field Agency: Iowa Workforce Development _

Mission: The Loras Social Work Program provides a supportive learning community that graduates
competent, ethical, value-based, generalist social work practitioners who critically use their liberal arts
background in service to others. Working with and in partnering agencies, students, grounded in
empowerment, actively learn knowledge values and skills, reflect upon those through opportunities in and
outside the classroom, adopt and adhere to ethical approaches with diverse populations, and contribute
responsibly to an ever growing and changing world.

Directions: The student and field instructor develop the Learning Contract together. The content of the
learning agreement must be thoroughly discussed by the student and field instructor prior to the
individual sections being completed. This agreement sets forth the context of the field experience, its
parameters and the performance expectations of both student and field instructor. A completed
agreement must be turned in to the field coordinator by the third week of the semester. The tasks,
activities and knowledge areas expected of the student must be reflective of the eight goals set forth in
this contract. It is intended that the Field Instructor will observe the student doing the assignments, tasks
and activities.

Learning activities- Students will choose activities associated with their field placement that fulfills the
competencies of the CSWE and the Loras College Social Work Program. Activities should be specific to the
agency placement and measurable.

CSWE Competence #1: Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly.
advocate for client access to the services of social work;
practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development;
attend to professional roles and boundaries;
demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication;
engage in career-long learning; and, use supervision and consultation

1. The student will dress accordingly, meeting the companys dress code.
2. The student will complete all required training for Iowa Workforce Development employees.

CSWE Competence #2: Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice.
recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice;
make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of
Ethics and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of
Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work Statement of Principles;
tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts; and, apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive
at principled decisions.

1. The student will identify self, as a Social Services Student during interactions with clients,
community partners and staff.
2. The student will follow the Ethical Guidelines and Procedures Contact reviewed with Supervisor.


CSWE Competence #3: Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based
knowledge, and practice wisdom;
analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation; and, demonstrate effective
oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and
communities.
1. Student will assist 5 clients with their Job Searches and resume building.
2. Student will spend 25 hours working in Iowa Workforce Development membership.

CSWE Competence #4: Engage diversity and difference in practice.
recognize the extent to which a cultures structures and values may opposes, marginalize, alienate,
or create or enhance privilege and power;
gain sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working
with diverse groups;
recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life
experiences and, view themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informants.
1. Student will attend Veterans Appreciation Day, talk to local Veterans about Iowa benefits, and
distribute informational guide on benefits.
2. Student will eat at the local Mission to network with the homeless population.

CSWE Competence #5: Advance human rights and social and economic justice.
understand (sic: can identify and articulate) the forms and mechanisms of oppression and
discrimination;
Advocate for human rights and social and economic justice; and engage in practices that advance
social and economic justice.
1. Student will attend the Promise Jobs orientation and sit in on a case management session.
2. Student will attend a case management session with a client in the WIA program.

CSWE Competence #6: Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
use practice experiences to inform scientific inquiry;
1. Student will verify and look up region 1 counseling services available for its residents.
2. Student will update and verify Region resources and submit finding to Barb Hyke for the web site
update.

CSWE Competence #7: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment
utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation;
and,
critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment
1. Student will use the HBSE model and asses significant barriers for veterans with supervisor.
2. Student will attend all 6-step workshops and assist its attendees.

CSWE Competence #8: Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to
deliver effective social work services.
analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being; and
collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action
1. Student will attend the Metz grant meeting.
2. Student will attend the monthly Navy League meeting and network with veterans.

CSWE Competence #9: Respond to contexts that shape practice.
Continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and
technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services; and,
provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the
quality of social services.
1. Student will attend the RU meeting and learn more about developing community programs in
Dubuque.
2. Student will attend will spend 25 hours at the Veterans Freedom Center networking and assisting
local veterans.
CSWE Competence #10: Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups,
organizations, and communities
Engagement:
Substantively & affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and
communities;
Use empathy and other interpersonal skills; and develop mutually agreed-upon focus of work &
desired outcomes.
1. The student will update Iowa Workforce Development profile.
2. The student will take the National Career Reediness Exam.

Assessment:
Collect, organize, and interpret client data;
Assess client strengths and limitations;
Develop mutually agreed-upon intervention goals & objectives; and
Select appropriate intervention strategies.
1. The student will attend all weekly staff meeting in the Iowa Workforce Developments office.
2. The student will attend weekly meeting with supervisor as scheduled.

Intervention:
Initiate actions to achieve organizational goals;
Implement prevention interventions that enhance client capacities;
Help clients resolve problems;
Negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients; and
Facilitate transitions and endings.
1. The student will assist 5 new members navigate membership and register with Iowa Workforce
Development.
2. The student will assist clients setup emails to assist in job searching.

Evaluation:
Social workers critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions.
1. The student will participate in the midterm evaluation.
2. Student will participate in final evaluation.

Student Signature ________________________________________Date ____________

Field Instructor (Agency) Signature ____________________________Date ____________

Loras Field Coordinator Signature ____________________________________________