Highland Shores Children’s Aid
Year 1 Practicum
January to May 2025
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Highland Shores Children’s Aid
Location:
Main office location is in Cobourg (1005 Burnham Street), however travel to our other sites (Belleville, Picton, Bancroft) may be required from time-to-time (mileage will be compensated)
Description of the practicum site and student activities:
Highland Shore’s is a child welfare agency. Students would develop an understanding of ministry standards while supporting children, families and youth in the community.
Practicum Requirements:
(Click on all the boxes that apply.)
☐ Immunizations per PHA Guidelines
☐ N95 Respirator/Mask Fitting
☐ Covid Vaccinations
☐ Influenza Vaccination (Flu shot)
☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
☒ Driver’s License
☒ Use of Own Car
☐ Travel by public transportation between home visits, or satellite offices, or community meetings, etc.
☒ Comfort working with the population being served
☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation
☐ Lived experience/Current member of the community being served
☒ Evening attendance
☐ Weekend attendance
☐ Changing shift attendance
☐ Language (specify in field below)
Other requirements:
Does your practicum require any previous experience? Prior experience in social services is considered an asset.
(If yes, please specify.)
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid? In person.
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
Direct
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Teigan Sparkes – MSW
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume only.
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Sometimes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Fast
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Yes however low – example, lifting and installing car seats
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? Applicants should be aware of the cognitive and emotional demands of this practicum. There may be exposure to clients dealing with substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health issues or other. Some subject matter may be difficult and/or triggering.
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by 4 pm on October 21, 2024. Applications will be forwarded on to the site.