Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required. Students need to be self-directed and self-motivated. Student Supports Students will work in conjunction with a Field Instructor regarding specific activities as they arise. Consistent communication is provided by the Field Instructor with the student in the placement. The Field Instructor, student, and Faculty Liaison also meet each term to support students in the placements. Student Reaction “This was a great opportunity to work with persons with developmental disabilities in all aspects of their lives. This would be of great interest to persons with experience working in service agencies for persons with developmental challenges. The rural aspect of the program offers a unique learning opportunity for resource development that is not found in urban centres.” Recent Student Placements 1 second placement student Summer 2010 1 first placement student in 2010-2011 1 first placement student in 2011-2012 FASD LIFE’S JOURNEY INC. 1970 Main St. Winnipeg MB R2V 2B6 Phone: 204-772-1591 / Fax: 204-772-1784 Website Address: Executive Director: Graham Wyllie Field Instructors: Colleen Slater Ian Garcia Women’s Program Men’s Services Ph. 204-772-1591 Ph. 204-453-2870 ext 40 c.slater@fasdlji.ca i.garcia@fasdlji.ca Emma Puttaert Spectrum Connections Ph. 204-772-1591 e.puttaert@fasdlji.ca Mandate or Mission Statement To build on the collective and individual competencies and capabilities inherent in individuals affected by FASD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, their families and the community, to support and foster the achievement of potential. Learning Opportunities Case Management: Assessments, care plans, financial plans, case notes safety plans Work with collaterals
1 first placement student in 2008-2009 1 second placement student in 2010-2011 Requirements of Placement Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required within three months prior to commencement of field placement. Marymound will provide the required forms and pay for the CAR Check. Criminal Record Check is required within three months prior to commencement of field placement. The student is responsible for payment of CRC. Driver’s abstract required. A vehicle would be helpful but not required (depends on area of work). Flexible work hours (some evening work required). May consider first field placement if the individual has previous experience. Second year students preferred; also possibly pre-Masters students. Regular Session students only. Please Note: Due to the nature of the work at Marymound, students applying to do their placements here should have some prior experience in a social service setting working with children and youth and will require an interview for suitability. MEDIATION SERVICES (A 302 – 1200 Portage Ave. Winnipeg MB R3G 0T5 Phone: 204-925-3410 / Fax: 204-925-3414 Website Address: www.mediationserviceswpg.ca Executive Director: Lois Coleman Neufeld Off-Site Field Instructor: To be determined On-Site Field Supervisors: Megan Bowman mbowman@mediationserviceswpg.ca Nicole Robido Mandate Mediation Services is a non-profit organization which promotes peace and restorative justice within the community by empowering people through education and mediation to resolve conflict using non-violent conflict resolution processes. Student Learning Activities A variety of learning opportunities in both the Court and Community Mediation Programs are offered to students including: casework – assessing and preparing disputants for mediation sessions facilitating mediation sessions research, program development, report writing depending on the current activities of the Agency.
1 second placement student in 2010-2011 1 first placement student in 2011-2012 Learning Opportunities for NorWest Community Health A chance to develop skills in crisis intervention, individual and group counselling, and advocacy. An opportunity to learn about domestic violence in a grassroots setting. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment of client situations as well as the development of plans of action which will allow the client ways to increase her level of physical and emotional safety. The student will be provided with opportunities for public education on issues of family violence. The student will be given a primary orientation related to domestic violence as well as gain knowledge of feminist perspective using an ecological model. NorWest uses a multi-disciplinary team approach to problem solving. Agency Supports A student office with a telephone is available. Computer access is available, car is not required however it would be an asset. Student Reactions Flexibility in field placement Many opportunities to link field with practice Space limited No winter plug-ins for cars NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH 103-61 Tyndall Ave. Winnipeg MB R2R 2T2 Website Address: www.norwesthealth.ca Executive Director: Nancy Heinrichs Field Instructor(s): To be determined Agency Contact: Caprice Kehler (Ph. 204-940-8488) ckehler@norwesthealth.ca Mandate or Mission Statement NorWest Co-op Community Health works in partnership with the community to promote health and well being in our geographic neighborhoods and identified populations. Learning Opportunities This placement will be working with the Community Development team at NorWest. Much of the time will be spent at one of resource centers in Inkster. This is an outreach position which includes community capacity building, innovative program development and delivery based on communities’ wants and needs. Students will have the opportunity to undertake work in, and learn about, issues related to, poverty, social justice, community development, marginalized communities, families, program