Collaborative Field Instruction and Training

Project (CFIT)

CSU Dominguez HillsYears of Implementation: 2011-2013 Model components:- Mutual Partnership Activities - Field Curriculum - Field Placement Selection ProcessPresenters:

Carol Bittmann, MSWAnita Gibbins, MSW

What was the identified need/problem?Develop a stronger foundation year field experience

for interns that would better prepare them for their concentration field placement in PCW and as skilled MSW’s practicing in PCW upon graduation. How does this project address the need/solve

the problem?● Development of Field Sites for Project● Development of Intern skills (engagement – eval)● Micro – Macro experiences● Provides specific experiences with an identified

population – Foster Youth● Development of Specialized Field Seminar

Curriculum

Problem Statement and Operating Theory of Change

● Research has reflected that the percentage of foster youth who enter college and remain to the point of certificate or degree attainment is significantly lower when compared to non-foster care youth.

● Colleges and Universities who have committed resources to serve Foster Youth transitioning into higher education are in need of additional resources to better serve this population.

1-2 Foundation level MSW interns placed at participating community college to work specifically with foster/former foster youth in higher education.

Core Components/Activities

Core Components/Activities Identify institutions of higher education serving foster/former

foster youth who would like to partner with MSW Internship Program.

2011: 4 sites were identified:Cerritos City College

Long Beach City CollegeLos Angeles City CollegePasadena City College

Obtain Agreement Letter Develop MOA between site and CSUDH

● Identify and Develop Field Instructors and Preceptors to support intern’s learning experience and use of intern within the field site.- Contract with Field Instructors with background in PCW- Conducted Needs Assessment of newly identified FI’s

and Preceptors- Provided overview and training for FI’s and Preceptors - Provided ongoing support and consultation via University

field liaison and CalSWEC PC- Monthly meeting/supervision of FI and Preceptor

w/ intern to strengthen cohesion/purpose/planning

Core Components/Activities

Strengthen Relationships between field sites and DCFS and other community partners serving the same clients.Year 1: - 2 Meetings that included community colleges, foster youth and community partners

Increase specific Services for Foster YouthYear 2:- Foster Youth Conference at CSUDH

Core Components/Activities

Development of Specialized Seminar for Foundation level MSW CalSWEC Interns to provide information/training and skill development re: CW competencies/practice behaviors.

8 seminars are held throughout the year re: a variety of topics that are tied to child welfare Competencies/practice behaviors.

Core Components/Activities

Specialized Seminar Series

Introduction to Specialized SeminarChoosing the Profession of Public Child Welfare VIDEO: Multiple Transitions

Exploring Professionalism in Public Child WelfareGoals of CalSWEC Education and Training Program 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and

conduct oneself accordingly

The Influence of Culture and Bias on Social Work PracticeDiscussing stereotypes, privilege and personal narratives 2.1.4 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments 2.1.5 Advocate human rights and social and economic justice Working with LGBTQ Youth and Families in Public Child WelfareGuest Speakers: Barbara Martinez, Ph.D. & Devon Ivey, M&I Educational Consulting NetworkInterviews, Assessments and Interventions 2.1.4 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments 2.1.5 Advocate human rights and social and economic justice Trauma Informed CareGuest Speaker: Anita Gibbins, MSW, Long Beach City College & CSUDHPreventing and de-escalating Problem Situations with Clients; What’s Behind the Behavior 2.1.4 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments 2.1.10 Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups,

organizations, and communities

Specialized Seminar Series

Specialized Seminar Series

AB 12 and Other Foster Youth Policy 2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being

and to deliver effective social work services

PRACTICE: Developing your interview and Assessment skills when Working with Families in PCW 2.1.10 Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families,

groups, organizations, and communities

"Beyond the Classroom: Lessons from the Front Lines." Guest Speaker: LaQuitta Cole, DCFS SCSW. Authority vs Power; Knowing your triggers; Being present and mindful

when working with clients; You are not the cause & you are not the cure. 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself

accordingly 2.1.4 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional

judgments

- CalSWEC PC

- University Field Liaison

- Field Instructors

- Preceptors

- Interns

Key Implementers and Roles

Field Sites Has allowed the FY Programs to serve more FY Providing either expanded, new or additional services Built stronger relationships between the FY and the

Program Increasing FY’s awareness and access to available services

on campus Identified new services that can be provided next year

through the use of interns (e.g., new or additional groups) 

Evaluation Measures and Results

Task Inventory0 = No Experience/Education; 1 = Limited Experience/Education; 2 = Moderate Experience/Education; 3 = Significant-Ongoing Experience/Education The scores for each student who responded (n=7) were collected for each task and averaged with the following results:3 = Significant-Ongoing Experience/Education Used Supervision time to ask questions and get input Verbally identify varying roles and associated boundaries in practice Evaluate one’s practice utilizing reliable and valid methods of

evaluation (e.g., process recordings, end of semester evaluations, etc.)

Evaluation Measures and Results

2 = Moderate Experience/Education Verbally identify practice related skills and articulate plan to improve Present ethical principles relevant to a case and articulate decision

consistent with ethical standards Manage (under supervision) at least one basic case from beginning to end Receive instruction/information re: risk and safety assessments. Create service plan(s) based on needs identified from service needs

assessments Seek out suitable client services and ensure client access to those services Attend at least __ team decision making meeting(s) Seek and locate additional data when needed to make professional

practice decision at least __ time(s) Complete or contribute to the completion of at least 1 literature review

related to topic of interest Apply literature review findings to recommend practice decision or

evaluate program at least __ time(s) Identify major state and local policies and describe impact on PCW

practice

Evaluation Measures and Results

1 = Limited Experience/Education Complete client progress notes. Experience completing Risk and Safety assessment at least __ times Identify child welfare and child protection programs and models and

describe appropriate times for implementation Visit and meet providers of different types of out-of-home placement

setting at least __ time(s): e.g., family foster care, kinship care, tribal placement, therapeutic foster care, group home, residential treatment center, THP-Plus foster care,

Supported Independent Living Placement (SILP) Shadow or implement (under supervision) crisis intervention services

and strategies Shadow or implement (under supervision) early intervention services

and strategies Identify major relevant federal policies and describe impact on PCW

practice

Evaluation Measures and Results

CalSWEC Specialized SeminarInterns were asked to evaluate their experience within the specialized seminar. Results were as follows:

Choosing the Profession of PCW 100% described as helpful with 80% indicating it was very helpful, provided info

and thought provoking.

Exploring Professionalism in PCW (included the roles and dual mandate of the PCW SW) 100% described as helpful with 80% indicating it was very effective in providing

insight re: what makes a professional PCW SW.

The Influence of Culture on our Practice 100% described as very helpful and thought provoking

Working with LGBTQ Youth and Families in PCW 100% found info and discussion to be very helpful and thought provoking as it

relates to PCW practice

Evaluation Measures and Results

Trauma Informed Care: Preventing and De-Escalating Problem Situations with Clients. 100% found info and discussion to be very helpful and thought provoking as it

relates to PCW practice

AB-12: What is it and How Does it Impact PCW? 100% found info to be helpful with 87.5% describing it as very helpful,

providing clear and specific info related to the topic

Beyond the Classroom: Lessons From the Line (Lessons learned by a seasoned DCFS Supervisor)

87.5% found the information to be helpful with 75% describing it as very helpful in further preparing them for work as PCW SW.

Overall, 100% found the seminar to be helpful with 87.5% describing the seminar as very helpful in further preparing me for practice in PCW by providing information, perspective and training.

Evaluation Measures and Results

Other Measures included:

- Pre and Post-Test (vignette)

- Development of Learning Agreement

- 1 site visit per semester from Field Liaison to assess progress towards learning experiences, transfer of classroom knowledge to field and skill development

- End of Semester Evaluation (fall/spring) - Title IV-E have CW competencies/practice behaviors embedded in

Evaluation

Evaluation Measures and Results

QUESTION FAIR GOOD VERY GOOD

1. Organization: How orderly and well planned was the Event?

4% 14% 82%

2. Content: How relevant was the information to your life?

4% 14% 82%

3. Personal Learning: How successful was the event in adding to your knowledge?

4% 5% 91%

4. Presenter’s Responsiveness: How well did the speakers respond to your interest and questions?

5% 95%

Overall Rating: Overall, how would you

rate the quality of the Event?

18% 82%

Evaluation Measures and Results CFIT Foster Youth Conference

11-2-11: Community Partner’s Meeting #151 Participants

3-21-12: Community Partner’s Meeting #244 Participants

Evaluations completed at end of each meeting were very positive

Evaluation Measures and Results

Need to allow for learning curve for field sites◦ Development of roles◦ Understanding of how to utilize interns

Lots of Meetings – Workgroups Helpful

Foundation needed w/ field site to move to next step w/ community partners.

Seminars needed for Foundation and Concentration interns

Lessons Learned

Anita Gibbins, MSWDirector of Student Life, Student Health and Psychological ServicesLong Beach City College

Field Instructor 1993 – 2013

Project Successes

New CalSWEC CW Instructor @ CSUDH◦ Will provide field instruction at sites without FI’s

Develop Concentration Specialized Seminar

Facilitate meetings with field sites and their DCFS ILP SW’s to better coordinate services for clients in common.

Collaborate with LA CalSWEC Consortium re: identification and training for FI’s within DCFS.

Next Steps