Millie Brady E-PortfolioPresentation of the Human Service Internship

AHS 8100 – Guided Practicum

Table of Content

• Chapter 1: Getting Started

• Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted

• Chapter 3: Developing Ethical Competence

• Chapter 4: Using Supervision

• Chapter 5: Learning to Learn from Experience

• Chapter 6: Communicating with Clients

• Chapter 7: Developing Cultural Competence

• Chapter 8: Writing and Reporting

• Chapter 9: Taking care of yourself

• Chapter 10: Ending your Internship

• Chapter 11: Planning your Career

Chapter 1: Getting Started

My Electronic Portfolio:

My E-Portfolio is a great for use in my later endeavors.

I can use it for future purposes during my career.

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When Viewing My Site, You will find the Following Information:

Resume

Learning Contract

Journal Entries

Weekly Log

Agency Report

Critical Analysis Report

Strength Finders Survey Results

Letter of Recommendation from my site supervisor

And much, much more….

Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted

Black or African American alone, 2012: 54.9%

White alone, 2012 : 40.3%

American Indian, Alaska Native alone, Asian alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Hispanic or Latino, White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, and those mixed with two or more races make up the remaining percentage.

Augusta, Goergia: Richmond County… Statistics

East Central Public Health District Offers Progams for:

Medical Services Hypertension Management Outreach Program (HMO) Nutrition (WIC) HIV/AIDS education and testing services Dental services Access to behavioral health (A RCHD initiative)

Chapter 3: Developing Ethical Competence

Professional Boundaries:

During my internship, I helped teach a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program.

Taught at the organization I work for.

Internship supervisor sked me if I felt comfortable with teaching there.

Talked with Janay and the supervisor at my organization.

Followed through with teaching the program at my organization.

Chapter 4: Using Supervision

My thoughts about supervision:

I like to work with no one watching over my shoulder.

I like to be given specific directions of what is expected when I am given tasks.

I like working alone more than I like working in groups.

For some reason, I work better under pressure.

I don’t mind constructive criticism.

I like to feel free to provide input

Chapter 5: Learning to Learn from Experience

Integrative Process Model

Step 1: Gathering Objective Data from concrete experience

One particular day, during my internship, I was sitting in on a phone conference with Janay. Suddenly, she had to leave to go across the hall to speak to a group of interns, form another facility, about the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program that we taught. She asked me to finish the phone conference, without her, and to answer any questions anyone may have had.

Step 2: Reflecting

At first, I didn’t feel comfortable with handling the phone conference alone because I didn’t think I knew enough information to answer any questions that anyone may have had about our organization/program.

Step 3: Identifying relevant theory and knowledge

Using the problem solving theory, I needed to gather more information about the organization/program. I immediately got on the internet and gathered that information about the organization/program. I also gathered any brochures or documents that I saw in the office that pertained to the program.

Chapter 5: Learning to Learn from Experience (Cont…)

Step 4: Examining Dissonance

I found part of the issue to be my discomfort with having to go into a situation “blind folded”. But, also, I didn’t know how the group would react to me (a mere intern) speaking on behalf of the organization representative. My concern was that, no matter how I responded to their questions, they may not appreciate my information because of my status as an intern.

Step 5: Articulating Learning

I found that backing up my thoughts and opinions with facts was beneficial.

I also found that I was not the only intern on the phone conference and that the phone conference participants were actually very used to having interns speak.

Finally, I learned that by taking on this task, I was also learning as I went along. Therefore, not only was I educating the other organizations, I was educating myself as well.

Step 6: Developing a Plan

I spoke with my supervisor and explained my initial discomfort and how I handled it. She understood my discomfort and stated that she knew I could handle it. She was very pleased with how I handled it. The conversation was beneficial in helping us both understand each others position and needs (my position and needs as an intern and hers as a supervisor).

Chapter 6: Communicating with Clients

I love working with children and adolescents and I have a lot of experience in doing so. But working with teens and teaching Pregnancy, HIV/AIDs, and STD prevention is something that was new to me coming into this internship.

If I had to do this for the rest of my career, I would take more training programs.

I would seek certain certifications and licensures that I may need.

I would do more research on the statistics of the topics.

On of my greatest strengths is my ability to communicate effectively with just about anyone. I am also a great listener, which is a key component to effective communication. I have developed and strengthened these skills, over many years, by:

Being a mother and communicating effectively with my own children.

Working with children/adolescents and adults as part of my job responsibilities.

Being a confidant for family members and friends.

Many times, I worked with a diverse and wide range of clients from different nationalities, cultures, beliefs, values, religions, ages, and genders.

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Chapter 7: Developing Cultural Competence

I’ve always like working with children/adolescents. But my internship has made me realize that I specifically like working with the females in this age group.

• Some things that I learned about working with seniors are: As a female myself, I can relate to them well. They are always inquisitive. (Most) are more mature than males their

age. (Most) have accomplishable dreams and

aspirations.

• During my internship I noticed: (Some) can be very sensitive. (Most) are very particular about friends. (Most) are very interested in learning about

the prevention of pregnancy, HIV/AIDs, and STDs.

Some have their own identities while others just “go with the flow” to try to fit in.

Chapter 8: Writing and Reporting

My field experience helped to strengthen my writing skills. I had to complete certain tasks that, at times, required me to push myself beyond my norm. Some examples are:

Weekly JournalsA Critical Analysis ReportA Learning ContractA Cultural Immersion ReportAnd an Agency Report

I don’t think any of the assignments were harder than need be. But they were challenging enough to make me have to think, plan, and, at times, use creative writing skills.

Chapter 9: Taking care of yourself

Stressors:

Work (40 plus hrs. per week)

Internship (3 to 5 hrs. per day each week)

Full-Time Grad Student

Time for family and friends

Household chores/duties.

Ways to handle Stress:

Workout

Vacation/ Travel

Read

Write Poems

Cook

Spend Time With Family and Friends

Simply Relax and Doing NOTHING

Chapter 10: Ending your InternshipMost appreciated: The opportunity to get to

meet and interact with new people and the opportunity to work with the teens. Also, making a positive impact on the lives of the teens.

Regrets: I only wish that I had more in depth, firsthand knowledge on how the program is ran.

Wants/Needs: Obtain a desirable position in this field.

Continued Personal and Professional Growth: Continue to network with those who are in the human services profession and continue to strengthen my skills and knowledge.

Chapter 11: Planning your CareerLong-term career goal:

To be start my own organization geared towards helping teens.

Short-term career goals: Master’s Degree Graduation! Continue to expand my knowledge in this field. Construct networking that is beneficial and fits my goals.

The questions… ? Do I go further and pursue my Doctorate degree?? If I continue with my Doctorate… When should I begin?? What salary do I expect to receive/accept if I get a position

working in this field?

Question or Comments?

Thank You!

Contact Info:

Millie BradyEmail: mbarl62837@wildcats.wilmu.edu

East Central Public Health District1916 North Leg RoadAugusta, GA 30909

Phone: 706-667-4296