Field Steps

Where do we begin?

See the to-do list here and all emails sent by the field office.

Most of all, be open to the field experience and all it has to offer! Field is a great time to learn about new services, gain experience with new populations, and put theory into practice! All our field sites will give you a great generalist foundation in the profession of social work.

Field To-Do List

Purchase Exxat/Prism subscription (see email)
Do your "Let's get to know you" slide (see below)
Complete Prism Profile
Complete Clinical Questionnaire in Prism
Create Wishlist in Prism
Schedule Group Chat with the Field Coordinator (see below)
After receiving the placement referral email, schedule interview with field site (see email)
Confirm Placement in Prism
Do agency on-boarding paperwork
Ensure your schedule and support system are prepared for the next 3 semesters
Schedule your first day of field work (the week of February 14th)

who are you?

Remeber to add your pic and info to our shared "Get to know you" Padlet. (See email for the link!) This helps us get to know you better when we are matching students with sites!

Let's Chat about Field!

Field Group Q/A - Register!

Select one of the group Q/A sessions at the link in the email. If none of the slots work for you, email Aimee aimee.chung@hawaii.edu.

When you attend, be ready to discuss:

Your experience and professional goals
Your areas of interest and hopes for your field experience
After purchasing your Exxat subscription, review the wishlist and start completing your profile.
Questions you have about the field experience

Still have questions? Add them here!

Field Q/A Padlet

Getting started in PRISM

Profile

Fill out your profile completely. Add a headshot and upload an updated resumé. Your profile will be sent to field sites when you are referred there for an interview.

Wishlist

The wishlist may change daily! As sites add slots, they will populate into the wishlist. Read sites carefully - it is a statewide list! Read what is available in Prism or search their website to learn more about the agency.

Find it here:

Start at the Dashboard.
See Pre-Placement Tasks (on the right).
Click on Wishlist.
Read the instructions & click the Start button.
Select site and arrange in order of preference.
Add a comment for each site - Why did you select that site?
Save and submit on the due date.
Tips:
- In the search menu, click "all states" or "Hawai'i," then on the "Apply" button to see the list of sites.
- Note the address/island of the site. Only select sites on your island (or region).
- Do not use too many search filters, as they do not always work well and may filter out potential sites.
- Some agencies have presence on multiple islands/locations. Read the description carefully.
- Most of all - be open to new experiences! Field is a time to try new things and expand our comfort zones!

Field Site Contacts

When you get an email from Prism stating you are referred to a field site, contact the FI/SS to schedule an interview. To find field site location contact info:

Prism Dashboard
Coursework
Course name (E.G. SW391)
Placement Details
- Location contacts are listed on the left/center of the page
- Field Instructor and Site Supervisor are listed on the right.

After the Interview

It went well!

If it looks like it will be a good fit - you and the FI/SS agree, then you may do any paperwork or clearances that they need and schedule your first day. (E.G. If you are taking SW391 in the spring, your first day will be during the week of Feb 14.)

In Prism, confirm the placement. (Dashboard --> Coursework --> Course Information --> Attestations --> Placement Confirmation)

For more info about hours, etc. Please see our Field Manual and the FAQ page.

There are concerns...

If it looks like it would not be a good fit, reach out to your field coordinator ASAP.

Need a reminder of what we discussed in the Field Group Q/A Chat? See slides below!

Field Group Q/A Chat Slides

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