This journal is an opportunity to reflect on which of the 10 Vocational Learning Outcomes (VLOs) you are beginning to incorporate into your knowledge and practice as an social service worker student. Your placement is at kids day treatment centre where you deal with kids who have mental illness.• Choose 1 of the VLOs to focus on for your journal. Discuss how you have been able to apply the VLO in your placement setting (use concrete examples).• What support have you received at your placement to enable you to demonstrate this VLO? (i.e.supervisor, peers, training, informational resources, etc.)• How have your courses supported you in understanding how to demonstrate your ability in this area?Evaluation:Component Marks TotalMakes clear connections between journal topic and one’s experiences 2Demonstrates ability to critically reflect on oneself and one’s own practice 3Uses appropriate and easy to understand examples 2Conveys growth in professional practice 3Total (10% of final grade) 10Vocational Learning Outcomes1. The vocational learning outcomes1. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: develop respectful and collaborative professional and interpersonal relationships that adhere to professional, legal, and ethical standards aligned to social service work.Elements of the performancea. Recognizethelegislativeframeworkgoverningsocialserviceworkandthesocial service worker role, and take into account the implications for professional responsibility and accountabilityb. Establishworkingrelationshipsthatadheretoprofessionalstandards,codesof ethics, relevant legislation, and agency guidelinesc. Establish and maintain clear and appropriate boundaries between personal and professional relationships, in accordance with professional, legal, and ethical standards of practice for the well-being of self, co-workers, other professionals and with individuals and communities as service usersd. Promoteindividualandcommunitystrengthsandtherighttoself-determination when engaging in processes of collaboration, consultation, and advocacye. Developandmaintainpositiveworkingrelationshipswithcolleagues,supervisors, and community partners.f. Work collaboratively as a member of a team, program partnership, and/or inter- disciplinary group including indigenous elders, knowledge holders* and helpers* as appropriateg. Recognizethecomplexityofcasemanagementandtheneedtoinvolvetheskillsof inter-disciplinary team members where appropriateh. Consultandcollaboratewithrelevantpartnerstoensureanintegrated understanding of the individual’s situation and to improve quality of services and access to resourcesi. Maintain accountability to colleagues, peers, and supervisors while working both collaboratively and independently as requiredj. Use effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution strategies within service delivery systemsk. Recognize boundaries and scope of practice in the role of the social service workerl. Maintain privacy of individuals and confidentiality of information, in accordance withprofessional, legal, and ethical standards of practice and organizationalrequirementsm. Recognize the impact of governance on professional relationshipsn. Establishpersonalgoalsforongoingprofessionallearning,developmentandgrowtho. UsetheOntarioCollegeofSocialWorkersandSocialServiceWorkersCodeofEthics and Professional Practice Standards to guide practicehttp://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/colleges/progstan/humserv/50721-social-service-worker.pdf
