University of Southern Maine School of Social Work
Agency Profile for Undergraduate/Graduate Student Placements
Date:
Name of Agency: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter
Agency Address: 163 Lancaster St, Suite 160B, Portland Maine 04101
Agency Telephone Number: 207-772-0115 x 10; 1-800-660-2871
In arranging for field placements, whom should the student contact?
Barbara Asnes; family Assistance Specialist- Family connections program
Name of Field Instructor: Barbara Asnes
Field Instructor Contact Information
Telephone number: 207-772-0115 x 10
Email Address: Barbara.asnes@alz.org
Agency director and/or key administrative personnel:
Name:
Position:
Student’s agency is able to handle:
BSW _____
MSW /Foundation year _____ (1st year)
MSW/Concentration year ____ (2nd year)
How many students can your agency accommodate?
Briefly describe the basic services/programs of the agency, client population served, and the size of
your staff.
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The Portland Maine based chapter covers the entire state, serving family and professional care
givers, and advocating on behalf of people with Alzheimer’s.
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Programs and services include the following:
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Helpline (toll free telephone number for support, information, and referrals)
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Education and training program
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Advocacy and Public Policy
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Safe return (id bracelet)
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Informational resources (books, pamphlets, videos, conferences)
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Family Connections program (case management)
When are agency staff and other important meetings held?
Varies
What characteristics or qualities would be helpful for a student to have to best utilize the placement
as a learning opportunity?
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Interest in aging
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Interest in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
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Open to travelling in 5 counties to do home visits with the Alzheimer’s staff person
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Desire to learn case management
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Flexibility
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Sense of humor
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Ability to work independently
Would a student who needs a highly structured learning environment do well in this placement?
Yes ____
No __ ___ Comments:
List the learning opportunities available for the student in your setting:
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Case management
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Assessments, care planning, monitoring
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Community-based social work (home visits)
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Learning about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
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Advocacy
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Community resources for older persons throughout Maine
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Research (completing assessments) as part of a national demonstration program (30 chapters
involved)
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Developing relationships with families
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Work on the helpline- learning telephone support
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Intake skills
Is there adequate physical space for the student(s)? Yes
Does the student need a car? Yes _X_ No __
Is mileage reimbursable? Yes _X__
No __
Can your agency provide an opportunity for students to fulfill part of their required placement hours
on evenings or weekends?
Does your agency require any formal training for interns?
If yes, how many training hours are required?
When is the training offered?
Yes __ __
No ____
Can the training be completed online?
Yes _ __
No ___
Is the agency handicapped accessible?
Yes _X __
No ___
Agency Requirements:
Background check (SBI)
Yes ___
No __
Physical exam
Yes ___
No __
Immunizations
Yes ___
No __
If yes, what immunizations are required?
Other pertinent information: