1 second placement student in 2010-2011 1 first placement student in 2011-2012 Learning Opportunities for NorWest Community Health A chance to develop skills in crisis intervention, individual and group counselling, and advocacy. An opportunity to learn about domestic violence in a grassroots setting. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment of client situations as well as the development of plans of action which will allow the client ways to increase her level of physical and emotional safety. The student will be provided with opportunities for public education on issues of family violence. The student will be given a primary orientation related to domestic violence as well as gain knowledge of feminist perspective using an ecological model. NorWest uses a multi-disciplinary team approach to problem solving. Agency Supports A student office with a telephone is available. Computer access is available, car is not required however it would be an asset. Student Reactions Flexibility in field placement Many opportunities to link field with practice Space limited No winter plug-ins for cars NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH 103-61 Tyndall Ave. Winnipeg MB R2R 2T2 www.norwesthealth.ca Website Address: Executive Director: Nancy Heinrichs Field Instructor(s): To be determined Agency Contact: Caprice Kehler (Ph. 204-940-8488) ckehler@norwesthealth.ca Mandate or Mission Statement NorWest Co-op Community Health works in partnership with the community to promote health and well being in our geographic neighborhoods and identified populations. Learning Opportunities This placement will be working with the Community Development team at NorWest. Much of the time will be spent at one of resource centers in Inkster. This is an outreach position which includes community capacity building, innovative program development and delivery based on wants and needs. communities’ Students will have the opportunity to undertake work in, and learn about, issues related to, poverty, social justice, community development, marginalized communities, families, program
1 second placement student in 2010-2011 1 first placement student in 2011-2012 Learning Opportunities for NorWest Community Health A chance to develop skills in crisis intervention, individual and group counselling, and advocacy. An opportunity to learn about domestic violence in a grassroots setting. Emphasis will be placed on the assessment of client situations as well as the development of plans of action which will allow the client ways to increase her level of physical and emotional safety. The student will be provided with opportunities for public education on issues of family violence. The student will be given a primary orientation related to domestic violence as well as gain knowledge of feminist perspective using an ecological model. NorWest uses a multi-disciplinary team approach to problem solving. Agency Supports A student office with a telephone is available. Computer access is available, car is not required however it would be an asset. Student Reactions Flexibility in field placement Many opportunities to link field with practice Space limited No winter plug-ins for cars NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH 103-61 Tyndall Ave. Winnipeg MB R2R 2T2 Website Address: www.norwesthealth.ca Executive Director: Nancy Heinrichs Field Instructor(s): To be determined Agency Contact: Caprice Kehler (Ph. 204-940-8488) ckehler@norwesthealth.ca Mandate or Mission Statement NorWest Co-op Community Health works in partnership with the community to promote health and well being in our geographic neighborhoods and identified populations. Learning Opportunities This placement will be working with the Community Development team at NorWest. Much of the time will be spent at one of resource centers in Inkster. This is an outreach position which includes community capacity building, innovative program development and delivery based on communities’ wants and needs. Students will have the opportunity to undertake work in, and learn about, issues related to, poverty, social justice, community development, marginalized communities, families, program
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