CFS Counselling + Wellbeing, Barrie Ontario
Year 1 Practicum
January to May 2025
Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:
Catholic Family Services (CFS) Counseling & Wellbeing
Location: Barrie, ON (head office)
Description of the practicum site and student activities: The student will provide sessions in our single-session counseling clinic, with the potential for a small ongoing caseload. The student will also participate in group and individual supervision, all staff meetings, monthly clinical meetings, and is invited to become a member of the Social Committee. Students are also invited to attend staff events that are scheduled throughout the year.
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:
***Students do not have to own their own car and have a driver’s license (they can take public transportation, however, they must arrange for transportation to get to and from the office they are working from.
Does your practicum require any previous experience?
(If yes, please specify.)
Experience in the social service field is a must. Clinical experience is a strong asset.
Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?
In-person, with the option of a hybrid schedule.
Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?
A mix of direct and indirect work.
Number of practicums offered:
1
Field Instructor name and credentials:
Skye Casey, MA, RP and Catherine Cilla MSW, RSW
Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?
Resume and cover letter
Accessibility Considerations:
- Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? Yes
- Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes
- Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Medium
- Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Medium
- Is the site wheelchair accessible? Yes
- What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sedentary role
- Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? None that I’m aware of
If you are interested in this practicum, please send a cover letter and resume to miri.ben.dat@utoronto.ca by October 1, 2024 Applications will be forwarded on to the site.