Field Placement Narrative

On Wednesday the 11th I was nervous about beginning my first day of field with my new field placement. This is that DSS is a place I am considering for employment as my first job after graduating with my BSW; therefore, I want to make a good impression while I am interning for the semester. When I walked in the door I met my new field supervisor, Vanessa Davis, as she explained who she was and her position within the agency. I was shocked when I walked through the door as Vanessa explained that we would be going out into the field in order to transport a client to the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program (SCAP) in order for them to complete a diagnosis of her circumstances. While on the way, Vanessa explained this was a program that partners with DSS in order to help teens learn independent living skills. Completing this activity with …show more content…
I walked in the door and she informed me that she would be adding two clients to her caseload. In order to do so, she had to meet with coworkers who had already began working with the clients in order for them to explain the clients’ situations. Experiencing this action allowed me the opportunity to experience competency skill and strengthen my competency skill 3. This is that I was able to see how Vanessa effectively demonstrated oral and written communication with colleagues. Also by experiencing this action, I was able to recognize the importance of discussing client information when transferring caseloads. During the meeting Vanessa colleague shared information about a client that will be important during personal contact with the client. This information will help Vanessa and I work more effectively with the client, their family, and the community around them; providing them the best services possible. Overall, I really enjoyed my first week interning at DSS I was pleased when I walked into the agency and was able to witness the “social work life” right