Faculty of Social Work
Field Information
Resource Booklet
2014-2015
Revised January 2014
Document can be found on University of Manitoba Home page
www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work
CONTACT
FIELD EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Kelly Scott
412 Tier Building
204-474-8300 (Phone)
204-474-7594 (Fax)
E-mail: Kelly.Scott@umanitoba.ca
FIELD LIAISON-INSTRUCTOR
Phil Simon
516 Tier Building
204-474-8845 (Phone)
204-474-7594 (Fax)
E-mail: Phil.Simon@umanitoba.ca
FIELD PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Nancy Clyde
521 Tier Building
204-474-6171 (Phone)
204-474-7594 (Fax)
E-mail: Nancy.Clyde@umanitoba.ca
INNER CITY SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM OFFICE
Room 149 – 485 Selkirk Ave.
OFFICE HOURS AS POSTED
204-790-7214 (Phone)
FIELD INFORMATION RESOURCE BOOKLET
2014-2015
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this booklet is to provide general information about the various field settings that
have been or are currently being used as practicum sites for BSW students in the regular and
concentrated/accelerated programs of the Faculty of Social Work as well as Pre-MSW students.
Listing the sites here does not necessarily mean that they will be available in the coming year.
Students going into the final year of the program taking Field Instruction SWRK 4120, students in
the concentrated and accelerated programs, and those who are in the Pre-Master Program will
indicate their agency preferences on the 2014-2015 Student Field Preference Form. An
attempt will be made to take preferences into account in determining placements. However,
allocation of a field placement according to choice is not guaranteed because there are other
considerations which must also be taken into account. It is useful, therefore, to identify the interests
that led to your choices, so that these interests can be considered in case your specific agency
choices are not available.
Field Instruction SWRK 3150 students do not have specific choices regarding field placement. You
are asked, however, to indicate your intention to register for a field placement on the 2014-2015
Student Field Preference Form and to identify your interests from among selected fields of
Social Work practice. If you have an interest in and if an agency has indicated that it will consider
first year field students, you may wish to identify this agency on your Field Preference Form.
You are required to attend the Field Information Day so that you can familiarize yourself with
various agencies.
As well, you are encouraged to review agency requirements and preferences carefully. Specifically,
if an agency requires a second field placement (SWRK 4120) student and you are a first year or
concentrated student, you are asked to refrain from identifying this agency as a field preference.
In exceptional circumstances, should you wish to find alternative field placements, provided there
are staff (BSW and MSW) prepared to function as agency-based field instructors, you should be
in touch with the Field Education Coordinator at 204-474-8300, Room 412 Tier Building several
weeks in advance of the Field Preference Form due date. Rural-based placements are also
possible for students. Some rural placements are identified and some are not. Any student wishing
a rural placement should contact the Field Education Coordinator. The Coordinator is also
available for general consultation.
Fort Garry Social Work Program students wanting field placements in the 2014-2015 academic
year must submit preference forms by Friday, February 28, 2014. These forms are available in
the Social Work General Office. Upon completion they should be submitted to the Field Program
Assistant in the General Office, 521 Tier Building. The Preference Form must be accompanied
by a completed résumé. Anyone not having these forms appropriately completed and
handed in by the deadline is not guaranteed a placement for the coming year. In addition,
a résumé must be emailed to the Field Program Assistant at Nancy.Clyde@umanitoba.ca.
Inner City Social Work Program students should complete the preference forms, which are
available at William Norrie Centre, and return them to the front desk (for Field Mailbox), at 485
Selkirk Ave. by Friday, February 28, 2014. Students must submit a current résumé with the
preference form. In addition, résumés must be emailed to the Field Program Assistant at
Nancy.Clyde@umanitoba.ca.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A&O: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS ......................................................................1
ABORIGINAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE OF WINNIPEG, INC. ..........................................3
THE ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA ........................................................................5
ANIMIKII OZOSON INC. ..................................................................................................................6
ANISHINAABE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC. .........................................................................8
AULNEAU RENEWAL CENTRE ................................................................................................... 10
AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA ......................................................................... 12
BEACON HILL LODGE REVERA INC. ......................................................................................... 13
BETHANIA MENNONITE PERSONAL CARE HOME .................................................................. 14
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WINNIPEG INC. .......................................................................... 15
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD PROTECTION (MISSINGKIDS.CA) ...................................... 17
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES ................................................................. 19
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, WINNIPEG REGION ........................................ 20
CNIB .............................................................................................................................................. 22
CANCERCARE MANITOBA .......................................................................................................... 24
CHARLESWOOD CARE CENTRE REVERA INC. ....................................................................... 26
CHILD AND FAMILY ALL NATIONS COORDINATED RESPONSE UNIT (ANCR) ..................... 27
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF CENTRAL MANITOBA ...................................................... 29
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN MANITOBA ..................................................... 31
THE CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC: WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION #1 ....................................... 32
COMMUNITY & YOUTH CORRECTIONAL SERVICES .............................................................. 34
COMMUNITY & YOUTH CORRECTIONAL SERVICES .............................................................. 36
COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CEDA) ....................................... 38
COMMUNITY UNEMPLOYED HELP CENTRE ............................................................................ 38
CONCORDIA HOSPITAL .............................................................................................................. 40
CONGRESS OF BLACK WOMEN OF CANADA .......................................................................... 42
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA ................................................................................... 44
CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY ................................................................. 47
DAKOTA OJIBWAY CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES ...................................................................... 49
DEER LODGE CENTRE - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK .................................................. 51
DEER LODGE CENTRE - PRIME ................................................................................................. 53
FAMILY DYNAMICS INC. ............................................................................................................. 54
DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG BIZ ...................................................................................................... 56
FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR - Child Protection Branch - Quality Assurance ......................... 58
FAMILY SERVICES AND LABOUR - Winnipeg Integrated Services, Children’s disABILITY
Services ......................................................................................................................................... 60
FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR - Family Conciliation Services ................................................... 66
FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR - Supported Living Program ...................................................... 69
FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR – EASTMAN REGION .............................................................. 70
FASD LIFE’S JOURNEY INC. ....................................................................................................... 72
FASD LIFE’S JOURNEY INC. – SPECTRUM CONNECTIONS ................................................... 74
GRACE GENERAL HOSPITAL ..................................................................................................... 75
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE ..................................................................................................... 77
HEALTHY CHILD MANITOBA OFFICE (HCMO) .......................................................................... 80
THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF MANITOBA INC.
(IRCOM) ........................................................................................................................................ 81
IMMIGRANT CENTRE .................................................................................................................. 83
INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE (ILRC) ............................................................... 84
INTERTRIBAL FISHER RIVER CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES .................................................... 86
ISLAND LAKE FIRST NATIONS FAMILY SERVICES .................................................................. 88
JEWISH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE ...................................................................................... 89
JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF MANITOBA, INC. ....................................................................... 91
KA NI KANICHIHK “THOSE WHO LEAD”..................................................................................... 94
KNOWLES CENTRE INC. ............................................................................................................. 97
THE LAUREL CENTRE ................................................................................................................. 98
THE LAUREL CENTRE: THE MEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE ...................................................... 99
LION’S PRAIRIE MANOR ........................................................................................................... 100
LEGAL HELP CENTRE OF WINNIPEG...................................................................................... 102
LORD SELKIRK SCHOOL DIVISION ......................................................................................... 103
LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................ 105
LUTHER HOME........................................................................................................................... 107
MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE, INC..................................................................................... 108
MACDONALD YOUTH SERVICES ............................................................................................. 110
MAIN STREET PROJECT ........................................................................................................... 112
MANITOBA ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTRE (MATC) .................................................... 113
MANITOBA FEDERATION OF LABOUR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTRE ....................... 115
MANITOBA INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (MIEA) ........................................................ 116
MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE (MPI) .................................................................................... 117
MAPLES PERSONAL CARE HOME........................................................................................... 119
MANITOBA START/ESI INC............................................................................................................... 120
MARYMOUND, INC..................................................................................................................... 121
MEDIATION SERVICES (A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION) ...... 123
METIS CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES ................................................................. 125
MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE / MISERICORDIA PLACE ................................................. 126
MOUNT CARMEL CLINIC - ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) .......................... 128
MOUNT CARMEL CLINIC - PRIMARY HEALTH ........................................................................ 128
MOUNT CARMEL CLINIC - SAGE HOUSE................................................................................ 130
NATIVE WOMEN'S TRANSITION CENTRE ............................................................................... 132
NDINAWEMAAGANAG ENDAAWAAD INC. .............................................................................. 134
NEWCOMERS EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC.
(N.E.E.D.S. INC.) ......................................................................................................................... 136
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS & FAMILIES ..................................... 138
NINE CIRCLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE ..................................................................... 144
NORTH END WOMEN’S CENTRE INC. ..................................................................................... 146
NORTH POINT DOUGLAS WOMEN’S CENTRE ....................................................................... 148
NORWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH - A WOMAN’S PLACE / IMMIGRANT WOMEN’S
COUNSELLING SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 150
NORWEST CO-OP COMMUNITY HEALTH ............................................................................... 152
NOVA HOUSE INC...................................................................................................................... 154
OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE .............................................................................. 155
OGIJIITA PIMATISWIN KINAMATWIN ....................................................................................... 156
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................... 156
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE INC. ......................................................................... 158
OSBORNE HOUSE ..................................................................................................................... 159
PARK MANOR PERSONAL CARE HOME ................................................................................. 161
PEGUIS CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES....................................................................................... 162
PORTAGE FAMILY ABUSE PREVENTION CENTRE ............................................................... 163
PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION......................................................................................... 164
RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTRE (RRC) ................................................................................... 165
RED RIVER COLLEGE ............................................................................................................... 167
RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH (RAY) ....................................................................... 168
RED RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DIVISION ................................................................................. 169
RIVERSIDE LIONS ESTATES AND RIVERSIDE LIONS SENIORS RESIDENCE.................... 172
RIVERVIEW HEALTH CENTRE ................................................................................................. 173
ROSE & MAX RADY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE ............................................................. 175
ST. AMANT .................................................................................................................................. 177
ST. BONIFACE GENERAL HOSPITAL....................................................................................... 179
ST. RAPHAEL WELLNESS CENTRE ......................................................................................... 181
SAIR TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SERVICES .................................................. 183
SALVATION ARMY BOOTH CENTRE: THE HAVEN ................................................................ 184
SANDY BAY CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC. ....................................................................... 186
SARA RIEL INC. .......................................................................................................................... 187
SEINE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION, STUDENT SERVICES ...................................................... 188
SELKIRK MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE ....................................................................................... 190
SEVEN OAKS EDUCATIONAL AND CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (ECSS) ...................... 192
SEVEN OAKS GENERAL HOSPITAL ........................................................................................ 194
SEXUALITY EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE MANITOBA (SERC) .................................... 196
SMD SERVICES INC. ................................................................................................................. 198
THE SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL OF WINNIPEG ................................................................. 200
SOUTH EASTMAN HEALTH-SANTE SUD-EST INC. ................................................................ 202
SOUTHEAST CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ......................................................................... 202
SOUTHEAST PERSONAL CARE HOME ................................................................................... 204
SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION .......................................................................... 206
UNITED CHURCH HALFWAY HOMES INC. .............................................................................. 207
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES .................................... 209
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA: STUDENT ADVOCACY OFFICE............................................... 211
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA STUDENT COUNSELLING CENTRE (SCC) ............................. 213
URBAN CIRCLE TRAINING CENTRE ........................................................................................ 216
VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL............................................................................................... 217
VILLA ROSA ................................................................................................................................ 219
VOICES: MANITOBA’S YOUTH IN CARE NETWORK .............................................................. 221
WAHBUNG ABINOONJIIAG INC. ............................................................................................... 223
WELCOME PLACE ..................................................................................................................... 224
WEST CENTRAL WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE ................................................................. 225
WEST REGION CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC. ............................................................. 227
WINNIPEG ABORIGINAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENT CENTRE (WASAC) .................................. 228
WINNIPEG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ............................................................................. 230
THE WINNIPEG CHILDREN’S ACCESS AGENCY INC. ........................................................... 232
WINNIPEG DRUG TREATMENT COURT .................................................................................. 234
WINNIPEG INNER CITY MISSIONS (WICM) ............................................................................. 235
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - ABORIGINAL HEALTH PROGRAM - HEALTH
SERVICES ................................................................................................................................... 237
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - C.O.D.I. ......................................................... 238
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
..................................................................................................................................................... 239
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
RELIEF & TRANSITION UNIT .................................................................................................... 240
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT ..................... 242
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - HOME CARE PROGRAM ............................. 244
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - MOBILE CRISIS SERVICE ........................... 246
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM ................... 248
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - PROGRAM OF ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY
TREATMENT (PACT) .................................................................................................................. 249
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - RIVER HEIGHTS COMMUNITY AREA ........ 251
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - SHARED CARE ............................................ 253
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA COMMUNITY AREA
..................................................................................................................................................... 254
WOLSELEY FAMILY PLACE ...................................................................................................... 257
WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD OF MANITOBA ............................................................ 259
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A&O: SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
(Formerly Age & Opportunity Inc.)
200 – 280 Smith St.
Winnipeg MB R3C 1K2
Phone: 204-956-6440 / Fax: 204-946-5667
Website Address: www.ageopportunity.mb.ca
Chief Executive Officer : Amanda Macrae
Contact Persons: Stacey Miller, BSW and Michelle Ranville, BSW
Field Instructors: Stacey Miller, BSW
Manager, Community Services
smiller@ageopportunity.mb.ca
Michelle Ranville, BSW
Manager, Community Services
mranville@ageopportunity.mb.ca
Mandate
A&O: Support Services for Older Adults is an organization committed to improving the quality of life
for older adults, to advocate for them, and to educate and inform the public. This includes
developing and providing high quality, evidence-based services and programs that support the
health and well-being of older adults.
Learning Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to work within the Elder Abuse Services, Safe Suite Program,
Older Victim Services, Counselling Services, Support Groups, Intake and This Full House
Program for Compulsive Hoarders. Specialized programs allow students to work in partnership
with the Winnipeg Police Service and the criminal justice system.
Unique Features
Home and off-site visits are part of this experience. There may be opportunities for students to
work on specific projects in the placement setting.
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Staff friendly and supportive to students
Student input encouraged and valued
Convenient downtown location
Good orientation to the agency
Collegial working relationships, non bureaucratic
Space for student limited
Environmental extremes (too hot)
Recent Student Placements
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2010-2011
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2011-2012
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Criminal Record Check required by first day of field placement.
A vehicle is preferred.
Majority of work is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Will consider all levels of students.
Regular session students considered.
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ABORIGINAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE OF WINNIPEG, INC.
Abinotci Mino-Avawin Program (Children’s Healing)
215 – 181 Higgins Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 3G1
Phone: 204-925-1201 / Fax: 204-925-1206
Executive Director and Field Instructor: Darlene Hall
dhall@ahwc.ca
On-site Supervisor: Jarred Baker
jbaker@ahwc.ca
Mission Statement
“The purpose of Abinotici Mino-Ayawin is to promote holistic health and wellness, to prevent illness
and adversity and to provide opportunities for healing to urban Aboriginal children ages 0 to 6 and
their families through a respect for traditional and contemporary Aboriginal values and practices.”
Learning Opportunities
Learning opportunities vary depending on program needs. These may include:
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working directly with families (outreach and family support)
networking
resource gathering
program developing
program evaluation
group work
organizing and participating in traditional activities
community development
stats collection and data input
Agency Supports
 Student works with a team of four social workers, supervisor, and Coordinator of Programs
 Student reimbursed for mileage and some expenses (i.e., parking, payphone)
Unique Features
 An opportunity to practice social work from a holistic approach, incorporating the values and
philosophy of the Medicine Wheel
 Student given the opportunity to experience a variety of social work experiences
Student Comments
 An opportunity to practice traditional Medicine Wheel values and apply ecological models
 Gained confidence and knowledge working with the Aboriginal community
 An opportunity to grow professionally through independence and the guidance of co-workers
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
Requirements of Placement
 Criminal record and child abuse registry checks are required. The cost of the criminal record
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check is at the expense of the student.
 A vehicle is required for the independent field work.
 The hours of operation at AHWC are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
 AHWC prefers a concentrated student placement.
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THE ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA
Winnipeg Region Administration Office
1031 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0R8
Website Address: www.afm.mb.ca
Chief Executive Officer: Yvonne Block
Field Contact: To be determined
Mandate (as per website information)
AFM serves Manitoba through its 23 offices that distributes throughout three regions.
Vision - Manitobans living free from the harms of alcohol, other drugs and gambling.
Mission: To enhance the health of Manitobans by reducing the harm of alcohol, other drugs and
gambling through leadership in education, prevention, and treatment.
Values: We believe that our greatest strength and asset is our staff, and acknowledge their
contribution and passion in supporting the following organizational values:
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the dignity and diversity of each individual;
the capacity of clients and communities for change;
collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners and the self-help community;
continuous improvement and best practices;
a continuum of services and programs; and
a safe and respectful work environment.
Learning Opportunities
AFM is willing to consider BSW and Pre-MSW students who are interested in working with youth,
seniors, or families affected by addiction issues. There may be opportunities for working with
individuals, groups and in the areas of community and program development, dependent upon
the needs of the respective programs, availability of staff to supervise and the interests of the
student.
Recent Student Placements
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1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
1 second placement student in 2012-2013
1 second placement student in Summer 2013
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement may include:
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Child Abuse Registry Check prior to field commencement
Criminal Record Check prior to commencement of field placement
Some evening work may be required.
Priority given to students in the concentrated program or students in the Pre-MSW program;
second placement students or first placement students with experience may also be accepted.
 Open to regular session students (September to April)
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ANIMIKII OZOSON INC.
3rd floor – 313 Pacific Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3A 0M2
Phone: 944-0040 / Fax: 944-0500
Executive Director: Bonnie Kocsis
Field Instructors: Bonnie Kocsis, Maria McDougall
Mandate
“Strong Voices for Families and Children”
Animikii Ozoson Child and Family Services, a Manitoba First Nations Child and Family Services
(FNCFS) agency, is unique in that it provides culturally appropriate services in Winnipeg for
Aboriginal families and children who have cultural ties and affiliations to the Treat 3 First Nations
of Ontario. The genesis of Animikii Ozoson CFS is in the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry – Child
Welfare Initiative, when, during the implementation stages of the initiative, it was determined that
significant numbers of First Nations children in foster care and open family services cases in
Manitoba originated from Ontario First Nations communities. Thanks to the vision of aboriginal
leaders at the table and the provincial government, a decision was made to establish a “stand
alone” agency to specifically serve the needs of these families and children.
Vision Statement
“Strong Hearts and Minds, Strong Families, Beautiful Children, Strong Community Networks”
We have a vision of a strong community circle of care where healthy empowered families provide
a nurturing place for children and where everyone – elders, leaders, helpers, grandmothers,
grandfathers, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, husbands and wives - works
together to build a better place for all children.
Mission Statement
"Building Circles of Care, Protecting Children, Empowering Families, Strengthening Community
Networks"
Animikii Ozoson CFS works towards protecting children and strengthening families, rooted in
aboriginal family values, beliefs and cultural traditions. It requires commitment and faith in the
strength of families and their ability to change; to improve their lives and provide a nurturing place
for children.
The overall purpose of the agency is to protect children from child maltreatment and support
families so they can maintain their children at home. When necessary, the agency will provide
children in need of protection with temporary out-of-home care within their extended family if at all
possible or within a network of culturally appropriate/culturally sensitive alternate caregivers. In all
cases, the agency will take a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach that emphasizes
family preservation and family reunification. When family reunification is not possible, the agency
will provide long term alternate care for children who become permanent wards, while maintaining
a strong connection to their extended family and community of origin.
Animikii Ozoson CFS offers an exciting opportunity for BSW students to complete their practicum.
The units within the agency can provide valuable experience and may include family
services,family preservation/reunification, alternate care, and working with children in care
(permanent wards).
Previous Student Placements
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2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in 2011-2012
1 second placement student in Summer 2013
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required dated within one year of placement. The agency
will provide the forms. The Agency will also reimburse the student for the Criminal Records
Check.
Criminal Record Check should be dated within one year prior to placement.
Evidence of valid insurance to 2 million liability for vehicle plus current drivers license.
Vehicle required
Flexible work hours can be accommodated.
Placement not recommended for first placement students
Second placement students considered
Concentrated or accelerated students preferred.
Pre-Masters students may be considered.
Summer field students considered
Regular Session students (September – April) considered
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ANISHINAABE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.
Outreach Office
5th Floor - 286 Smith Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1K4
Phone: 204-942-0788 / Fax: 204-957-1734
Cheryl Hanson - Case Manager Outreach (ext. 229)
Emma Edwards - Human Resources Coordinator (ext. 230)
Field Instructors: Emma Edwards
eedwards@anishcfs.org
Katherine Anderson
kanderson@anishcfs.org
Theresa Henderson
thenderson@anishcfs.org
Kristin Anderson
anderson_kristin@anishcfs.org
Mission Statement
The Agency will deliver mandated Child and Family Service Programs in a manner which will
maintain and strengthen the individual, the family unit, and the First Nations community within the
context of Aboriginal values and customs.
ACFS Communities
ACFS serves the First Nation communities of the Interlake region: Fairford, Lake Manitoba, Little
Saskatchewan, Lake St. Martin, and Dauphin River First Nations.
Student Opportunities
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Case management
Child abuse intervention and investigation
Intake crisis intervention
Advocacy
Individual and family counselling
Foster care resource
Adoptions
Group work/facilitating
Resource recruitment development and training
Recreation program
Resource networking with external services, i.e., health, schools, and mental health
In-house training
Programs
 The Agency commits to providing services in a culturally appropriate environment.
 The Agency provides a full range of child and family preventative and protective services as
mandated in the Child and Family Services Act and Adoptions Act.
 A preventive philosophy in all Agency programs and services in order to maintain family
unit.
 Legal intervention.
 Staff program services reflective of the Anishinaabe values and customs of the community.
 A professional approach of interaction in relation to other agencies and services.
Recent Student Placements
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 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2009-2010
 3 students (1 first placement, 2 second placement) in 2010-2011
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
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AULNEAU RENEWAL CENTRE
228 Hamel Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2H 2B3
Phone: 204-987-7090 / Fax: 204-987-8880
Website Address: www.aulneaurenewal.com
Executive Director: Irmie Nickel
Field Instructors: Dave Berry, Julie Walsh
Mandate
The mission of the Aulneau Renewal Centre is to create opportunities and to provide resources
for children, youth and adults to build relationships and be renewed. We believe that renewal is a
journey that engages the mind, heart, body and spirit. Aulneau Renewal Centre promotes the
active engagement of children, youth and adults with family and community.
Learning Opportunities
The Aulneau Renewal centre offers many services. It also offers an opportunity for students to
learn how to be helpful to individuals, families and groups who are seeking out counseling
services. The majority of the student’s time is spent developing clinical counselling and
assessment skills through direct client contact in individual and group activities. Students may
have an opportunity to participate in projects undertaken by agency staff.
The Centre offers accessible service to residents of Winnipeg and the surrounding areas in French
and in English. A significant percentage of clients come from the St. Boniface/St. Vital area. Meeting
the needs of people with low incomes is a high priority. The Centre also provides professional
training services and educational opportunities to members of the community. Services at the
Centre are offered on a sliding scale, ensuring that cost is not a reason to not receive service.
Students would benefit from an opportunity to be involved with the following programs:
Intake: We offer a comprehensive intake service which allows clients to be seen quickly, helps
people organize themselves for a treatment experience and sometimes serves as a one-time
consult for individuals seeking to make required changes without further intervention.
Adult Counselling: A program designed to assist adults in their efforts to deal with difficult life
issues. In a caring and empathic environment, individuals are encouraged to confront their
concerns and develop coping skills. Services include individual counseling, creative therapies and
psycho-educational programs and groups.
Child & Family Counselling: This program addresses the hopes, fears and concerns of parents
and children. Using family therapy, play therapy, creative arts and attachment focused therapies
problematic family patterns are identified, problem histories are explored, family strengths and
challenges are identified and alternate ways of functioning are developed.
Groups: Varieties of groups are offered, including self-esteem for women, anger management
and separation and divorce groups. .
Unique Features
The Centre offers multiple opportunities to engage in activities designed to care for the spirit.
This focus helps to set a tone of health and wellness within the agency.
Recent Student Placements
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 1 Pre-MSW student in 2006-2007
 1 second placement student in 2008-2009
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required. The forms will be provided and paid for by the
agency. The process will be started within the first two weeks of placement.
 Criminal Record Check is required. The forms will be provided by the agency and will be paid
for by the agency. The process will be started within the first two weeks of placement.
 A vehicle is not required.
 Flexible work hours are preferred. Some learning opportunities are available in the evenings
only.
 Second year students and Pre-MSW students will be considered. Please note: Although
these students are welcome to apply, this placement is a demanding one, and should only be
considered by those with previous experience in the counselling field. We have found that
those students who have taken the training offered to Klinic volunteers, and have
subsequently completed their volunteer obligation to that agency, do very well here at
Aulneau.
*May not be available for field placements in 2014-2015.
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AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
Winnipeg Sub-Office
201 – 274 Smith St.
Winnipeg MB R3C 1K1
McGee Office
315 McGee St.
Winnipeg MB R3G 1M7
Phone: 204-987-9480 / Fax: 987-9489
Phone: 204-790-4440
Executive Director: David Monias
Field Instructor: To be determined
Services Provided
 Provides child protection, prevention and advocacy services to Aboriginal families.
 Provides child welfare services to status Aboriginal children and families from 13 First Nation
Communities in northern Manitoba.
 Offers services including adoption, foster care, family counselling, homemakers, respite care
and investigation of suspected cases of abuse and neglect.
Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2009-2010
 2 first placement students in 2010-2011
 1 second placement student in Summer 2011
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BEACON HILL LODGE REVERA INC.
190 Fort Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1C9
Ph: 204-942-7541 / Fx: 204-944-0136
Website Address: www.reveraliving.com/beaconhill
Executive Director: Jason Chester
Field Instructor(s): Meagan Fitzpatrick (ext 223)
E-mail: meagan.newton@reveraliving.com
Mandate or Mission Statement
Beacon Hill Lodge Revera Inc. is a Long Term Care Home that is committed to providing person
centered care in a warm, homelike environment. Part of our philosophy is a conscious recognition
that residents do not live in our place of work, but that we work in our residents' home. As such
our programs and services are based on resident needs and wants, and encourage resident
choices. We are committed to respect and dignity for our residents through compassionate
excellent care.
Learning Opportunities:
Beacon Hill provides a wide range of learning opportunities for students. It is a fast-paced
environment where students have an opportunity to take on a number of different roles and
responsibilities from working directly with residents and their families (individually and collectively)
to participating in planning initiatives to improve the quality of life for our residents. A student
would have opportunity to complete preadmission assessments in the community and at the
hospitals. As well there are weekly interdisciplinary care review meetings that students would be
encouraged to take an active role in. As a social work student at Beacon Hill one would interface
with many aspects of the health care system and its service providers including: hospitals,
various community agencies, and other care homes. This is an opportunity for students to
develop communication and problem solving skills while interacting with individuals from various
socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, age categories, and life experiences.
Unique Features
Beacon Hill is one of only a handful of homes in the city that takes emergency respite and interim
placements. Beacon Hill has 175 residents and is one of the busiest homes in the city with
admissions and discharges. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in our Ethics
program and to potentially create initiatives of their own.
Previous Student Placements
This is a new social work placement.
disciplines for many years.
However, Beacon Hill has taken students from other
Requirements of Placement
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Adult Abuse registry and Criminal Record Check – prior to start of placemen.
WRHA immunization requirements
Vehicle NOT required
First or second placement regular session students.
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BETHANIA MENNONITE PERSONAL CARE HOME
1045 Concordia Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2K 3S7
Phone: 204-667-0795 / Fax: 204-667-7078
Website Address: www.bethania.ca
Chief Executive Officer: Ray Koop
Director of Resident Services: Olga Saxler
Field Instructor: Margaret Kamer (Ph. 204-654-5058)
margaret.kamer@bethania.ca
Mission Statement
The Bethania Group is a Mennonite organization that offers a continuum of wellness, housing,
and personal care services for older adults.
Learning Opportunities
Social work students interact with residents and their families as a part of the interdisciplinary
health care team. They will have opportunities to share information on the personal care home,
complete comprehensive pre-admission assessments, assist with the admission process, take
part in post- admission and annual reviews, and assist with the respite program. Students can
work with individuals, couples, families and groups and establish linkages with community
resources to meet client needs.
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student in Summer 2012
 1 second placement student in Summer 2013
Requirements of Placement
 Criminal Record Check required by the first day of the field placement.
 Knowledge of and sensitivity to Mennonite culture. The ability to speak German would be an
asset.
 A vehicle is not required but may be more convenient for the student.
 Agency will consider all levels of students.
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF WINNIPEG INC.
929 Main Street
Winnipeg MB R2W 3P2
Phone: 204-982-4945 / Fax: 204-982-4950
Website Address: www.wbgc.mb.ca
Executive Director: Ron Brown
brown@wbgc.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Karen Lambert (cell: 204-227-1092)
karen.lambert@shawlink.ca
Mandate
Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg is a non-profit registered charity and a member of both the United
Way of Winnipeg, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, and the Coalition of Community-Based
Youth Serving Agencies. Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg is a community-based organization
whose focus is developmental as well as preventative programming for children and youth of both
genders. Its mission is to offer children and youth of diverse social and cultural backgrounds a
safe and challenging environment and the opportunities necessary to acquire skills, which will
enable them to realize their full potential.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg, through programs offered at six Winnipeg Boys and Girls Clubs
centres in the city, the focus is on empowering and building a resiliency in youth by addressing
basic needs and skill building in a fun and safe environment.
Learning Opportunities
 Allows students to work directly with children and youth
 Provides students with an opportunity to network and gather information on community
programs
 Allows students to develop special programs to deal with specific issues
 Work as part of a professional and functional team
 Help in organizing and participating of traditional culture-oriented activities
 Students have an opportunity to be involved in various recreation programs.
 Students have an opportunity to attend various community meetings and participate in inhouse training sessions.
 Allows students to work independently, with supportive supervision
 Excellent opportunity for learning about and working with diverse cultures
 An opportunity to learn about the issues affecting refugees, immigrants and aboriginals
 All clubs are easily accessible by bus.
 Staff are supportive and take an active role in student’s learning.
 Students will develop essential professional skills as they interact with kids, youth, and help
design, implement, and supervise programs.
 Students have an opportunity to develop presentation skills
Unique Features
 Exposure to a range of cultures
 An opportunity to advocate for children
 An opportunity to research, design, and implement unique programs addressing specific
needs
 Students will have the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the operation of a
community non-profit organization
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Student Comments
 All clubs are easily accessible by bus.
 The various clubs allow you to become more familiar with the diversity that exists in the
community.
 Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg is a great place to learn basic interaction skills by working with
both children and youth from various cultures and backgrounds.
 Staff is friendly and supportive.
 Great opportunity for all students who want hands-on experience.
 Individual experience may vary from person to person depending on students’ level of
involvement.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD PROTECTION (MISSINGKIDS.CA)
615 Academy Road
Winnipeg MB R3N 0E7
Telephone: 204-945-5735
Website Address: www.missingkids.ca
Director: Christy Dzikowicz
Field Instructor: Lindsay Lobb
lindsay@protectchildren.ca
Mandate
MissingKids.ca provides support to families in finding their missing child and provides education
and prevention materials to families and stakeholders. This national service allows searching
families to access information and guidance from trained case workers who work closely with
Missing Persons Units and police agencies across the country.
As Canada’s missing children’s resource and response centre, MissingKids.ca has four primary
functions:
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To assist in the location of missing children
To provide educational materials to help prevent children from going missing
To be an information and resource centre on missing children
To coordinate efforts and assist stakeholders in the delivery of missing children services
Our Mission is to:
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Assist in the location of missing children;
Reduce the incidence of sexual exploitation of children;
Reduce the number of children who go missing through prevention programs and
Preventative education for children and parents; and
Increase awareness and advocate on issues relating to missing and exploited youth
Our Programs:
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Case Management – Case workers deal with calls surrounding missing children, including
parental and stranger abductions, runaways, sightings of missing children, and general
information. Calls also include pre-crisis counseling for potential parental abductions or for a
youth at risk of running away. Case workers provide ongoing support to families of missing
children and aid them in liaising with law enforcement, media and various community
organizations. Case workers also provide assistance to law enforcement through the use of
various technologies and distribution of information in missing children’s cases.
Learning Opportunities
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Assist case workers in supporting family members of missing children
Aid in advocating and liaising with law enforcement and other public agencies as it applies to
missing persons files
Opportunity to experience after hours and on-call work providing support and referral services
Opportunity to utilize internal case management system and database
Opportunity to improve case noting skills
Assist in the preparation and planning of “Missing Children’s Month”
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Opportunities to assist in special events
Opportunity to present to and speak with community groups and professionals
Unique Features
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Opportunity to become involved in all aspects of non-profit work
Develop pre-crisis and crisis counseling skills
Develop community relationships with social service agencies and law enforcement
Opportunity to enhance public speaking skills
Opportunity to develop case management skills
Previous Student Placement
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1 first placement student in 2009-2010
2 concentrated students in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in 2012-2013
1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
Requirement of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required 6 weeks prior to placement. CFM will provide
forms and there will be no cost to the student.
Criminal Record Check required 6 weeks prior to placement. CFM will provide forms and
there will be no cost to the student.
Valid driver’s license required
Flexible work hours required – some evening and weekend events
Able to accommodate concentrated as well as pre-masters students
Regular Session Students or Summer placements
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CANADIAN CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES
309 – 323 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 2C1
Phone: 204-927-3202 / Fax: 204-927-3201
Website Address: www.policyalternatives.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mission
The CCPA is an independent, non-partisan research institute concerned with issues of social and
economic justice CCPA-Manitoba conducts public policy research on regional issues. Current
focus is on Inner City Research using participatory action research methods.
In addition to our work on broad social justice issues, CCPA works in collaboration with
community-based organizations conducting research focused on poverty and social exclusion.
CCPA is also the lead organization for the SSHRC/CURA grant awarded to the Manitoba
Research Alliance. The CURA is called: Transforming Inner City and Aboriginal Communities.
The goal of this SSHRC-funded research is to investigate the causes of and solution for the
unacceptable conditions of poverty and marginalization in Manitoba’s inner-cites and Aboriginal
communities.
Recent Student Placements
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2010-2011
 1 Pre-MSW student in Summer 2012
 2 students (1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
*M ay not be available for field placements in 2014 -2015.
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CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, WINNIPEG REGION
930 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0P8
Phone: 204-982-6100 / Fax: 204-982-6128
Website Address: www.cmhawpg.mb.ca
E-mail: office@cmhawpg.mb.ca
Executive Director: Nicole Chammartin
Field Instructor: Bill Burrows
BillB@cmhawpg.mb.ca
Agency Contact: Anita Rempel (Ph: 204-982-6117) or Bill Burrows (204-982-6133)
Mandate
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Winnipeg Region, is part of a nation-wide, voluntary
organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of
people experiencing mental illness. In Winnipeg, CMHA provides rehabilitation, education, and
advocacy services for adults in Winnipeg with a mental illness.
Learning Opportunities
Rehabilitation Service: CMHA provides psychiatric rehabilitation services geared to helping
people achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. Rehabilitation services at CMHA help people to
choose, get, and keep a particular role in a setting they have chosen. Recovery is the ultimate
goal of psychiatric rehabilitation and its interventions facilitate the process of recovery. This role
recovery service is modeled from service interventions developed at Boston University’s Center for
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and uses a specific technology and tools to guide and assist participants
in the process of change. Through participation in this structured process, people will be assisted
to establish a sense of purpose in life, connect with self and others, and attain satisfaction in work,
school, home, community, and relationships.
In this service, the student will have the opportunity to:
 work directly with people using the Agency’s service intervention technology
 participate in psychiatric rehabilitation training provided to staff (i.e., interpersonal skills,
functional assessment, readiness assessment)
Information & Referral Service:
This service provides people with information about services and supports for people
experiencing mental health problems.
We can provide information on mental health services provided by government, the regional
health authority and community groups. We have printed material on mental illnesses and finding
help. This service is the front line of our organization, answering over 2000 calls per year this
service responds to people with a variety of needs and background.
In this service the student will have the opportunity to:
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Complete assessments with a wide variety of individuals using organizational tools
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Become extremely familiar with mental health resources in Winnipeg and how to navigate
and refer throughout the system
Establish interventions based on differing needs (Generally through referral)
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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CNIB
1080 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3M3
Phone: 204-774-5421 / Fax: 204-774-7143
Website Address: www.cnib.ca
Field Instructors:
Susan Elsey
susan.elsey@cnib.ca
Pat Shandroski
pat.shandroski@cnib.ca
Mandate
CNIB is the primary source of support, information and most importantly, hope, for all Canadians
affected by vision loss. We are recognized experts in vision health and have been making a
profound difference in the lives of Canadians since 1918. CNIB’s community-based services
empower Canadians who are blind or partially sighted to live independently – to see beyond
vision loss – and lead the lives they want. Whether that means learning to cook again after a
loss of vision, going back to school, travelling with confidence or getting the emotional support
you need to move forward, our services can help.
Helping People with Vision Loss Define and Reach their Goals
The key to income, independence and inclusion is employment. Despite having a wealth of talent
and skills to offer, only 32% of blind and partially sighted Canadians are employed. CNIB is
working to change that number.
Learning Opportunities
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Allows students to work directly with adults and youth
Allows students to work independently, with supportive supervision.
Opportunity to plan and organize workshops, starting with calls to potential attendees.
Prepare all material for group members in accessible (alternate) formats.
Co-facilitate group workshops.
Research employment-related materials.
Contact potential employers regarding employment opportunities and equity programs.
Opportunity to network and gather information on community programs.
Ability to customize to student interests with an opportunity to focus on a specific
disability related issues.
Maintain databases and records as requested.
Organize and update Employment Resource Centre material.
Adhere to CNIB policies and procedures as well as provincial confidentiality
requirements.
Excellent opportunity for working with diverse cultures.
Supported by staff that take an active role in student’s learning.
Students will develop essential professional skills as they interact with clients.
Unique Features
 Students will work within a multi-disciplinary team with other professionals who specialize in
teaching rehabilitative skills to people who have lost vision.
 Client-centered rehabilitation with employment focus; some tasks include vocational
assessments, career exploration, developing employment plans, marketing to potential
employers, investigating job opportunities, and recommending job accommodations.
 Implement provincial Marketability funding for educational and work accommodation.
 Students have an opportunity to develop presentation and group facilitation skills.
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 Students will learn how to guide people who are blind.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Checks are required prior to
commencement of the field placement.
 General working hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
 Can accommodate both Regular Session students (September – April) and Summer Session
students
 Open to first or second placement students; duties/responsibilities will reflect same.
 Vehicle not required
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CANCERCARE MANITOBA
Psychosocial Oncology, Patient and Family Support Services
MacCharles Unit
675 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9
St. Boniface Unit
409 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2H 2A6
Website Address: www.cancercare.mb.ca
Director: Jill Taylor-Brown, M.S.W. (Ph. 204-787-1325)
jill.taylorbrown@cancercare.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Tom Roche, MacCharles Unit (Ph. 204-787-4122)
tom.roche@cancercare.mb.ca
Katherine Gottzmann, MaCharles Unit (Ph. 204-787-4645
katherine.gottzmann@cancercare.mb.ca
Elizabeth Payne, MacCharles Unit (Ph. 204-787-2191)
elizabeth.payne@cancercare.mb.ca
Mandate
CancerCare Manitoba, by an act of legislature, is responsible for cancer prevention, detection, care,
research, and education throughout the province. CancerCare Manitoba is dedicated to excellence
in cancer care for all Manitobans. CancerCare Manitoba strives to prevent, endeavours to cure,
and is committed to enhance the quality of life for people living with cancer. Services are provided
out of two units: MacCharles and St. Boniface, and through 14 Community Cancer Programs in
rural Manitoba.
Psychosocial Oncology Services, a component of Patient and Family Support Services, is an
interdisciplinary service and offers educational opportunities for students from various disciplines.
We are active in clinical service delivery, research, and education. Students will be able to
participate in all activities and programs of our service, in particular assessment and counselling
of people with cancer and their family members. This can include individual, couple, and family
sessions and facilitating groups. Students are encouraged to participate in research, education,
and administrative activities.
Students will have access to a desk, including a computer, and an array of educational programs
provided by our service, CancerCare Manitoba, and the adjoining teaching hospitals. They will also
have access to CancerCare Manitoba library facilities. Students will be reimbursed for out-of-pocket
expenses related to travel on patient/CancerCare Manitoba business.
Learning Opportunities
CancerCare Manitoba is a clinical and academic setting. Psychosocial Oncology Services, a
component of Patient and Family Support Services, is an interdisciplinary service and offers
educational opportunities for students from various disciplines. We are active in clinical service
delivery, research, and education. Students will be able to participate in all activities and
programs of our service, in particular assessment and counselling of people with cancer and their
family members. This can include individual, couple, and family sessions and facilitating groups.
Students are encouraged to participate in research, education, and administrative activities.
Unique Features
Students will have access to a desk, including a computer, and an array of educational programs
provided by our service, CancerCare Manitoba, and the adjoining teaching hospitals. They will
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also have access to CancerCare Manitoba library facilities. Students will be reimbursed for outof-pocket expenses related to travel on patient/CancerCare Manitoba business.
The clinical, academic, and research nature of CancerCare Manitoba provides outstanding
opportunities for qualified and motivated students, including interacting with students from other
professional groups. Students may participate in specialized programs for people with cancer
and/or their family members. Agency-based supervision is provided.
Student Comments
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A great learning experience both in individual and group counselling
Opportunity to do long-term individual counselling
Great opportunity to network with others within CancerCare and also palliative care facility
Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team which gives you the opportunity to learn
from diverse professional styles
Connected to teaching hospitals, encouraged to attend workshops and seminars
Ability to work independently, but with adequate supervision
Ability to attend student seminars with students in hospital setting, which is a great
support
Students have their own office space with desk, telephone, and computer
Parking limited and expensive, but convenient access to transit
Having clients early during my first term really helped me to learn and develop interviewing
and counselling skills
Must be prepared to deal with life and death issues; will tax you emotionally, mentally, physically,
and spiritually
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2011-2012
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
 This is an emotionally challenging setting (despite the excellent support provided), which
regularly deals with life and death issues. Students should possess an appropriate level of
maturity and competence for this type of setting.
 Only second placement or concentrated placement students considered.
 WRHA Immunizations Record is the responsibility of the student, and is required prior to
beginning of placement.
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CHARLESWOOD CARE CENTRE REVERA INC.
5501 Roblin Boulevard
Winnipeg MB R3R 0G8
Phone: 204-888-3363 / Fax: 204-896-4763
Website Address: www.reveraliving.com
Field Supervisor: Linda Sundevic (Ph. 204-833-3660)
Linda.Sundevic@reveraliving.com
Field Instructor: Shelley Ireland (Ph. 204-833-3662)
Shelley.Ireland@reveraliving.com
Mandate
Charleswood Care Centre Revera Inc. is a long term care home and all our programs and
services we provide are built around our residents. Our approach reflects the value we place on
treating our residents with dignity and respect in keeping with our philosophy of maintaining a
home-like, warm and welcoming environment. We encourage our residents to continue pursuing
life-long goals and interests which will provide them with a quality living experience. Our attitude
is based upon the conscious recognition that residents do not live in our place of work, but that
we work in our residents' home.
Learning Opportunities
Opportunities exist to work with residents, either individually or collectively, as well as with residents
and family members/advocates of residents. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team creates
opportunities for collaborative/cooperative initiatives. Students have flexibility in designing programs
to enhance life within the institutional environment, in strengthening relationships between
residents, family, and staff, and in outreach services to the community. Extensive opportunity and
support for students to participate in policy and program development/evaluation as well as in
research.
Unique Features
Out of 30 personal care homes in Winnipeg, only 4 accept interim placements and only 4 accept
Emergency placements. Charleswood Care Centre accepts both; therefore, we are one of the
busiest facilities in terms of admissions and discharges.
We have a weekly family support group facilitated by our social worker. Also, we have Family
Information Nights quarterly (which also serve as our newcomers’ event).
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Criminal Record Check required and must be provided to the Agency prior to the start of the
field placement
 Vehicle not required
 Prefer that student be somewhat flexible for special events, but not a requirement
 Charleswood Care Centre will consider all students in regular and summer sessions.
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CHILD AND FAMILY ALL NATIONS COORDINATED RESPONSE UNIT
(ANCR)
835 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N6
Phone: 204-944-4200
Website Address: www.ancr.ca
Executive Director: Sandie Stoker
Sandie.Stoker@gov.mb.ca
Agency Contact: Edna McPherson (Ph. 204-944-4070)
Edna.McPherson@gov.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Allison Chatterley-Gonzalez, Kim Hansen, Marion Jonassen, Edna McPherson,
Kim Shier, Liz Skiba, Christopher Zalevich
Field Supervisor: Catherine Cormier
Mandate
The All Nations Coordinated Response Network (ANCR) is a Direct Intake Agency which plays a
significant role in determining which child welfare services a child or family will be offered and/or
provided. Working on behalf of all four CFS Authorities and their agencies, ANCR is a first point
of contact for most families and a key component of the Child and Family Services Delivery
System in Winnipeg. ANCR provides centralized, essential services in crisis response, after
hours, intake, abuse investigations, family enhancement and emergency placements.
The Mission Statement was created by the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry-Child Welfare Initiative and
articulated in the AJI-CWI Conceptual Plan as follows:
“ANCR works within a jointly coordinated child and family services system with four distinct
mandates (First Nations north and south, Métis and non-Aboriginal); that is community based;
and reflects and incorporates the cultures of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal peoples.”
ANCR is incorporated by Statute and will operate as a separate agency, governed by a Board of
Directors, with representatives from each of the four Authorities.
ANCR operates within an integrated, client-focused service delivery model in that linkages exist
between and among the key program units of ANCR, the four Authorities, the agencies that they
mandate and other relevant governmental and non-governmental social services organizations.
Learning Opportunities
Students may have the opportunity to participate in one or more of the following program areas:
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community and early intervention
crisis response
intake
abuse investigation
emergency placement
after hours services
More specific examples of possible learning experiences include:
 assessment of family needs and initial case planning
 Crisis Intervention including Risk and Safety Assessment
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investigation of abuse and neglect
brief counseling
placement of children in alternate care arrangements
community program development and delivery
Requirements of Placement
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Second year or concentrated students are preferred due to the nature of the work.
Flexible work hours with some evening work may be required.
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Checks must be completed.
Student Supports
ANCR has a Field Liaison who works collaboratively with the Faculty Liaison for both Campus
and ICSWP (William Norrie Centre) students. The Field Liaison facilitates student group
meetings to assist students in staying connected to each other and to provide opportunities to
explore related service resources. The Liaison is also available to meet with students individually
to support them in their placements.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in Summer 2012
6 students (3 first placement, 2 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
4 second placement students in Summer 2013
4 first placement students in 2013-2014
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CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF CENTRAL MANITOBA
25 - 3rd Street S.E.
Portage La Prairie MB R1N 1N1
Phone: 204-857-8751 / Fax: 204-239-1413
Website Address: http://www.cfsofcentralmb.mb.ca
Executive Director: Kathleen Wightman
Kathy.Wightman@gov.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Diane de Lucia
Mandate
This is a private non-profit corporation governed by a Board elected from community
membership. This rural agency contracts with Government for delivery of services in the central
region of Manitoba under The Child and Family Service Act and The Adoption Act.
Learning Opportunities
As a student in this agency, you will have the opportunity to train in many aspects of child welfare
practice in a rural setting. This may include child protection work, services to families, services to
minor parents, foster care, adoptions, and post adoption work.
You will participate in agency intake procedures, child protection assessments, abuse
investigations, apprehension of children, placing children with extended family, in foster or
alternative care; assisting and supervising access visits between children and their families, legal
and court procedures; developing support services to parents and providing direct services to
parents and their children, supporting and assisting foster parents. You will work with agency
social workers and other community services when completing assessments and developing and
providing services to children and their families. Learning will occur as you involve yourself with
children and their families, foster parents, agency staff, and community service providers
(professional and non-professional).
Agency Supports
 Student Bursary of $500.00 to assist students with transportation costs. The Board of Directors
of Child and Family Services of Central Manitoba must approve applications for this bursary.
The bursary is paid to the student at the end of the placement.
 Student is treated as an employee in the Agency (unpaid) with full access to service files,
supervision, collegial atmosphere.
 Approved expense account, which includes food and mileage, allowances expended according
to Agency policy.
Unique Features
Exposure to:
 rural and urban environments
 many different cultural groups throughout the agency's geographical jurisdiction
 experienced social workers, support staff, and foster parents
Student Comments
 Students are given meaningful assignments, called out in the ‘front lines’
 Approachable, supportive staff
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Given private workspace with phone and computer; many expenses paid for
Given opportunity to apply and develop assessment and intervention skills
Flexible and accommodating hours
Independence encouraged and supported; given responsibility
Students really included on team. Input of students is encouraged.
Excellent staff role modeling
Everyone on the team is very supportive and willing to answer any questions and include
students in any cases that they feel would benefit them.
 Mistakes are forgiven and expected as part of the learning process, which takes the heat off
when you do make a mistake. However, professionalism is encouraged and expected as well,
which is also great.
Weaknesses:
 “While I was comfortable with jumping in to do things, some people may feel the need to
shadow workers more.”
 Service area large, therefore one spends quite a bit of time on the road.
 Two days a week is not enough time to take advantage of all the opportunity that is available.
Recent Student Placements
 5 second placement students in 2007-2008
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
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CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN MANITOBA
800 McTavish Avenue
Brandon MB R7A 7L4
Agency Contact: Laurie Jackson, Director of Programs (Ph: 204-726-6030)
Mandate
Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba is an autonomous, non-profit organization
providing child and family services to southwestern Manitoba. Its purpose is to protect and
promote the well-being of children and to strengthen family life. In fulfilling this purpose, the
Agency offers a broad continuum of child and family services based in the community.
Learning Activities
Students placed will receive a varied and active exposure to the child welfare field. Students
generally are placed with a Family Services unit and become involved in working with a family
services caseload that can include: child protection and abuse situations; family service,
counseling, and support; children in care; unmarried parent services and services to youth. Other
opportunities have included co-facilitating parent education groups of sexual abuse victims and
participating in Agency-sponsored staff development.
Agency Supports
Agency staff support and encourage active student participation and student initiative.
Unique Features
Opportunity to work outside Winnipeg in a regional-based agency.
Student Comments
 The Agency offers the student the opportunity for experience as a group facilitator.
 The supervision provided is excellent and all the staff are very receptive and helpful to the
student.
 Atmosphere positive and supportive.
 Student has own desk, telephone line and computer.
 Staff very willing to share what they are doing and why.
 Although there are Agency cars available, access is not always feasible, except for going out
of town. If possible, student should have a personal vehicle available for around town visits.
Recent Student Placements
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2 students in 2006-2007
2 students in 2009-2010
6 students in 2010-2011
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THE CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC: WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION #1
700 Elgin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3E 1B2
Phone: 204-786-7841 / Fax: 204-783-6068
Website Address: www.wsd1.org
Social Work Supervisor/
Agency Contact Person:
Field Instructors:
Jennifer Curtis
jcurtis@wsd1.org
Shelley Armstrong, Deanna Cote, Jackie Gagnon, Michelle Janzen, Monique
Tellier, Kathy Vongunten-Wiebe
Mandate
The Winnipeg School Division Child Guidance Clinic is an educational support service which
provides specialized assessment and interventions for school children. The Clinic offers services
to children and their families through school-based, multi-disciplinary teams throughout Winnipeg.
Child Guidance Clinic teams may include social workers, psychologists, reading clinicians,
speech and language clinicians, and audiologists who work collaboratively with parents and
school personnel to address the educational, social and emotional needs of school-age children.
Learning Opportunities
A social work student at the Child Guidance Clinic is placed with a well-qualified and experienced
school social worker in one of the teams or, on occasion, in more specialized services such as a
Learning Assistance Centre. The student has the opportunity of working directly with children
individually, in groups, and in the classroom. The student usually works with families, teachers
and other school personnel and may be involved with social service agencies and other
community resources on behalf of a child and his/her family.
The Clinic encourages the participation of social work students in the agency’s team and
discipline meetings, and in its professional development programs.
Unique Features
The Clinic and school division work on a six day school cycle, which requires planning by the
social work student within her/his five-day schedule.
Occasional evening work may be required.
Student Comments
 CGC is a supportive environment to develop clinical skills.
 This placement offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary professional team.
 Opportunity to experience direct social work practice including conducting assessments and
implementing interventions.
 This placement offers opportunities for individual and group work with students of various
ages.
Recent Student Placements
 4 students (1 second placement, 2 accelerated, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2009-2010
 3 students (2 second placement, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2010-2011
 3 students (1 first placement, 2 concentrated) in 2012-2013
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 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Checks are required prior to
commencement of the field placement.
 It is the responsibility of the student to secure the forms at their own expense.
 The Winnipeg School Division Pledge of Confidentiality will be provided for students to sign
within the first week of placement.
 Use of a vehicle is required. Travel allowance is not available to students.
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COMMUNITY & YOUTH CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Adult & Youth Probation Services
201 – 470 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 1R5
Contact Person: To be determined
Mandate
To carry out the work of probation officers as a voluntary probation officer under the agency
supervision of a probation officer/field instructor appointed by the Faculty of Social Work.
The probation officer, as a member of the Adult & Youth Teams (Community and Youth
Correctional Services), provides alternatives to Court actions, alternatives to incarceration and
assists in reintegrating offenders into the community.
Learning Opportunities
 Supervision provided for clients at various levels of risk to re-offend including general
Probation, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, individual and group interventions and
family counselling. Participates in team program development and evaluation.
 Facilitation of the reintegration of offenders from jail.
 Liaison with collateral agencies, i.e., police, courts, Woman's Advocacy Program, interprovincial liaison, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, Native Alcohol Foundation, child and
family service agencies, etc.
 Victim contacts
 Crisis Intervention
 Opportunity to attend training and informational workshops
 Visits to correctional institutions
 Court report writing (pre-sentence, post-sentence, etc.)
 Court exposure
 Administrative work, computers
Unique Features
Opportunity to work within the Department of Justice and Corrections Division
Student Comments
Interested students can consult with former students placed within the agency for information on
the placement.
Recent Student Placements
 2 students (1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2010-2011
 2 second placement students in 2011-2012
 2 concentrated students in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
 A Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required and should be submitted no later than one
month prior to the start date of placement. It is the responsibility of the student to pay the
costs of the CAR Check. Applications can be obtained either by attending Provincial Services
at # 102 – 114 Garry Street in Winnipeg or at www.gov.mb.ca and enter Child Abuse Registry
in the search line.
 A Criminal Record Check will also need to be completed with the same requirement to provide
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the check at least one month prior to beginning placement. It is the responsibility of the
student to pay for the costs associated with having this completed. Criminal Record checks
can be obtained from the Public Safety Building at 151 Princess St. or at rural RCMP
detachments.
 No vehicle required.
 Flexible work hours may be required, including evenings and weekends.
 Concentrated students are preferred for this placement; however, consideration may be given
to second year students with experience.
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COMMUNITY & YOUTH CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Spotlight Program
201 – 686 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0M4
Area Director: Colette Letain (Ph. 204-945-8050)
Field Instructor: Cheryl Dyck (Ph. 204-945-3520)
Cheryl.Dyck@gov.mb.ca
Mandate
To carry out the work of a probation officer as Honourary Probation Officer under the agency
supervision of a Probation Officer/Field Instructor appointed by the Faculty of Social Work.
Learning Opportunities
 Supervision provided for high-risk male clients, including individual, family, and group
interventions
 Facilitation of the reintegration of offenders from correctional centres
 Participates in team program development and evaluation
 Co-presents on the Spotlight Program to community groups, Correctional colleagues, etc.
 Group work such as co-facilitation of “Minobimasdiziwin” (The Good Life) gang intervention
program
 Liaising with collateral agencies, i.e., police, courts, anti-gang community projects, Addictions
Foundation of Manitoba, child and family service agencies, education, employment agencies
 Attending weekly team meetings and activities as scheduled
 Victim contacts
 Crisis Intervention
 Opportunity to attend training and informational workshops
 Visits to correctional institutions
 Court report writing (pre-sentence, post-sentence, referrals, etc.)
 Court exposure
 Computers
Unique Features
The Spotlight Program is a Winnipeg Youth Correctional Services Probation unit that supervises
up to 60 high risk male offenders who are on a Court Order and meet the Provincial Gang
Membership Criteria. Services are provided to the client and the client’s family members by
probation officers, street mentors, a supervision worker, and a family therapist. The initiative
applies a portable, strength-based, highly supportive approach to engage youth in activities and
programming with a variety of community resources.
Resistant youth receive close supervision and swift consequences for non-compliance. The Unit
aims to provide an integrated response to the youth street gang issue through various
intervention, suppression and prevention initiatives and is structured to intervene in a positive,
highly supportive fashion to disrupt further involvement in gang activity
Student Comments
Interested students can consult with former students placed within the agency for additional
information.
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 1 second placement student in 2008-2009
 1 concentrated placement student in 2009-2010
 1 concentrated placement student in 2010-2011
An information document is available upon request.
Contact Cheryl.Dyck@gov.mb.ca or Colette.Letain@gov.mb.ca for this information.
Requirements of Placement
 Students who are accepted must be processed as Volunteers through Youth Correctional
Services. This entitles the student to be an Honourary Probation Officer.
 A Volunteer application form, along with a Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and a Criminal
Record Check, will be completed no later than one month prior to the start date of placement.
Forms can be obtained by attending to 77A Redwood Avenue (Youth Correctional Probation
Office). Cindy Vandale is the contact person for this application package. She can be
reached at 204-945-7191.
 A vehicle may be required.
 Flexible work hours may be required, including evenings and weekends.
 Concentrated students are preferred for this placement; however, consideration may be given
to second year students with experience.
 Student must be available Mondays through Thursdays.
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CEDA)
470 Stella Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2W 2V1
Website Address:
Executive Director: Kathy Mallett
Field Instructors: Darlene Klyne
Ph. 204-582-7343
darlene@cedawpg.org
Sally Wai
Ph. 204-582-7434 ext 102
sally@cedawpg.org
Field description not available.
Previous Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
 3 students (2 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
COMMUNITY UNEMPLOYED HELP CENTRE
501 – 275 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 4M6
Ph: 204-942-6556 or toll free 1-866-942-6556 / Fax: 204-947-9557
Website Address: www.cuhc.mb.ca
Agency Contact: Neil Cohen, Executive Director
cuhc@cuhc.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Melissa Shurvell
mshurvell@cuhc.mb.ca
Mandate
The Centre was established in 1980 to address employment-related issues with a particular
emphasis on Unemployment Insurance matters. The Centre has three primary areas of activity
including the following:
 assists unemployed workers to obtain the E.I. benefits to which they are entitled
 conducts workshops and presentations on E.I. and unemployment-related issues
 engages in social policy activities within the Agency's mandate
Learning Opportunities
The student will assume the duties of Advocate/Counsellor and assist unemployed workers obtain
the Employment Insurance benefits to which they are entitled. The student will:
 become familiar with the Employment Insurance Act, Regulations, and relevant case law
 become familiar with some of the administrative procedures and organizational structure of
H.R.D.C.
 advocate on behalf of E.I. applicants and appellants through various stages of
appeal
 provide information and referral services on unemployment-related matters
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 develop case load management skills
 provide support, counselling, and referral services to unemployed workers
 have the opportunity to participate in workshops and Centre board committee meetings to gain
a better understanding of organizational policies and dynamics
Unique Features
 Offers a non-traditional social work setting and the Agency remains one of very few advocacy
organizations active in public policy matters
 A progressive agency which is actively involved with Labour and like-minded social service
organizations and coalitions
 Students expected to take initiative and be responsible for much of their own learning due to
staffing limitations
Student Comments
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Location downtown and easily accessible by bus
Little travel outside of the office
Excellent work space, including desk, phone, and computer
Friendly office, treated like regular staff by everyone
Initiative well rewarded; student can determine caseload that is appropriate and be as busy as
he/she feels comfortable with
 Good connections with other agencies, government departments, labour, and professionals,
both in and out of the field of social work
 Work mainly advocacy, but also plenty of experience with referrals and supportive counselling
 Good exposure to social issues, especially labour-related
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
 1 accelerated student in 2011-2012
 1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
 1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
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CONCORDIA HOSPITAL
1095 Concordia Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2K 3S8
Website Address: www.concordiahospital.mb.ca
Contact Person: Gloria Dixon MSW RSW (Ph. 204-661-7204)
Manager, Bed Utilization / Social Work
gdixon@concordiahospital.mb.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
Concordia Hospital is a faith-based community hospital serving the North East sector of Winnipeg
and surrounding areas. It houses 114 medical beds, 56 surgical beds, and a busy emergency
department.
Learning Opportunities
Students will be able to have clinical experience in areas such as Family Medicine, Sub-Acute
Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Critical Care areas depending on the student’s level of expertise
and confidence. Concordia Hospital provides a learning environment for students that is friendly,
supportive, and challenging. Students will learn to participate in interdisciplinary, collaborative
practice teams that strive to be patient-centered and which are constantly learning /evolving.
Unique Features
Concordia Hospital in grounded in a Mennonite tradition of caring and compassion in the
provision of care. Students will rotate through units over the course of the year as well as being
assigned patients in all areas of the building. They will be mentored on a day to day basis by
social work staff, but overall supervision and field instruction will be provided by the Contact
Person as listed.
On-going education sessions provided through the hospital Staff Education department are open
to students.
Parking on the street can be found within a few blocks walk of the hospital. The hospital is on
several bus routes on both Concordia Avenue and Molson Street. Parking at the hospital is
limited and may be expensive for students when used on a daily basis.
Recent Student Placements
None for the past several years. Only one student can be accommodated.
Requirements of Placement
Students will be expected to participate in a panel interview prior to decisions being made as to
which student will be accepted for placement.
Other requirements:
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Child Abuse Registry Check is the responsibility of the student; prior to beginning placement
required.
Criminal Record Check is the responsibility of the student; prior to beginning of placement
required.
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WRHA Immunizations Record is the responsibility of the student, and is required prior to
beginning of placement.
Registration with MASW/ MIRSW during the first term of placement is expected.
First year / second year students are encouraged to apply
Summer students cannot currently be accommodated.
*May not be available for field placements in 2014-2015.
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CONGRESS OF BLACK WOMEN OF CANADA
MANITOBA CHAPTER, INC.
704 – 44 Princess Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1K2
Phone: 204-775-4378
President: Lisa Hackett
Field Instructor: Antoinette Zloty, MSW (Ph. 775-4378)
antoinettezloty@hotmail.com
Mandate
The Congress of Black Women - Manitoba Chapter Inc. is a non-profit organization whose aims
and objectives are:
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To provide a network of solidarity for the Black women in Manitoba and to be a united voice in
the defense and extension of Human Rights and Liberties of Black women in Manitoba.
To foster a climate in which it is acceptable for Black women to openly examine issues which
affect them and their families.
To provide a dynamic forum for Black women in Manitoba to discuss the issues that are
relevant to them, and to recommend solutions for constructive change
To plan and implement a program of service and action geared to the needs of Black woman
in Manitoba.
To encourage the education and development of Black women and to familiarize them with
the educational systems and institutions so that Black women and their children can advance.
Learning Opportunities
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Assist in the identification of and the writing of grant applications
Assist with preparing reports on organizational activities
Assist in with the Cultural Awareness Workshop (CAW) which is currently under
development.
This may include interviews, presentations, observations, assisting in
facilitation, depending on the stage of development.
Assist with the organization of the Advisory Committee for the CAW especially regarding
participation by seniors and youth
Assist with interviewing where necessary
Attend executive and monthly meetings
Unique Features
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Be able to support the events, programs and developmental efforts such as membership
drives of the Congress.
o The Congress supports social as well as educational, health and personal development
of members, families and others who become involved in the organization. There are
monthly program meetings which are usually followed by socialization. Presentations
have been about the work by grandparents in Africa, outreach/student tours in Jamaica,
financial awareness and health topics. Legal issues are planned for some of the next
year’s programs. There are dinners and social occasions and recently a festival of art
and culture.
o At a visioning exercise held last winter, it was felt that the youth need to be encouraged to
become more actively involved, more support is needed to the isolated and sick
community members and more information is needed on seniors who do not participate in
events.
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Previous Student Placements
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Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (Car) Check required prior to commencing the field placement. The
student will be responsible for the check.
Criminal Record Check required prior to commencing the field placement. The student is
responsible for the application and the cost.
Flexible work hours required, including morning, afternoon, and limited evening.
Regular Session students
First placement, second placement, concentrated/accelerated students
Student responsible for parking or transportation costs
Student must show evidence of the following:
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Organizational skills.
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Interpersonal and communication skills.
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Knowledge of cultural and women’s issues.
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Interest in youth and older adults.
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Ability with computers and software.
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Awareness of grant applications and requirements for accountability.
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Awareness of non-profit board operations.
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CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA
Stony Mountain Institution: Community Mental Health Initiative
Stony Mountain Institution
Box 4500
Winnipeg MB R3C 3W8
Phone. 204-344-5111 / Fax 204-344-7121
Contact Person: Lee Vandenbroeck
Case Management Coordinator
Ph: 204-344-5111 ext: 5684
Lee.Vandenbroeck@csc-scc.gc.ca
Field Instructor: Lee Vandenbroeck
Onsite Supervisor: Murray Monkman
Mission Statement
“The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the
rule of law, contributes to the protection of society by actively encouraging and assisting
offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane
control.”
Community Mental Health Initiative Guiding Principles
The objective of the Community Mental Health Initiative is to “create a continuum of mental health
care services between Correctional Service of Canada institutions and the community in order to
better manage and support offenders with mental disorders (OMDs) and thereby positively impact
on public safety while improving the quality of life of OMDs.”
Key elements of the Community Mental Health Initiative
1. Enhanced discharge planning, provided by clinical social workers, for offenders with mental
disorders at federal institutions in the Prairie Region (including Stony Mountain Institution).
2. Mental health professionals (clinical social workers and mental health nurses) to support
offenders with mental disorders residing in the community.
3. Training in mental health issues to correctional services staff.
Learning Opportunities
Within the field placement, the student will have the opportunity to participate in all the activities
undertaken by the Clinical Social Worker at the institutional level. This includes direct service to
clients, determining eligibility for services, assessing the needs of offenders with a mental
disorder, planning and developing resources to assist the offender in the community, liaison with
community agencies and resources, delivering mental health training sessions and participating
in mental health workshops with offenders*.
Below are some specific duties undertaken by the Clinical Social Workers in the community and
at the Institution:
 Determining eligibility for CMHI services after a referral is received, and prioritize those with
the greatest need
 Work within a multidisciplinary team assisting with development of a continuum of mental
health care from the institution to the community
 Meet regularly with clients to assess and respond to needs of the individual
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 Develop comprehensive discharge plans to assist the offender upon release to the community.
This includes the advocating for access to community-based resources and the contacting of
appropriate supports prior to release.
 Providing accompaniment support to offenders (in tandem with the Clinical Social Workers)
 Provide counselling to clients
 Act as a consult to parole officers at the institutional and community levels
 Document work with clients in the form of reports, assessments, and daily contact notes
 Arrange and attend meetings with clients and case management team
At the beginning of the placement, the student will meet with the Field Instructor and other staff
members to receive training on CSC policies and regulations and the role of the CMHI.
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placement students, these responsibilities are normally undertaken under the supervision of
the Clinical Social Workers.
Unique Features
The Community Mental Health Initiative allows for a diverse experience for the Social Work
student. Some additional learning opportunities include:
Planning and participation in National Social Work Week, an annual event focused on
recognizing the contributions of social workers to society.
May be co-facilitating the National Community Mental Health Training (dependent on
availability or the offering of sessions). This training covers a variety of issues related to mental
health, including:
 Mental health overview (Facts about mental health, prevalence rates, views of mental
disorders, Medical Model vs. Recovery Model)
 Myths and realities of mental health and the defining of a mental disorder
 Types of mental disorders (psychotic, mood, anxiety, personality disorders, cognitive disorders
and FASD)
 Risk and mental disorder (self-injury and suicide)
 Effective supervision strategies
 Resources (community resources, family, services for women)
 Legislative requirements
This training will be co-facilitated with clinical social workers from both community and institutional
sites.
At the institutional site, there will be an opportunity to work directly with a group of offenders who
are participating in a module/workshop related to mental health.
Benefits of this Placement
 The development of a wealth of information related to mental health and corrections
 Education on the resources in the community available to assist those with a mental disorder.
Through advocacy, the development of new or enhanced resources available to offenders with
a mental disorder
 One-to-one client-centered work with offenders who are approaching release from the
institution or are in the community on conditional release
 Co-facilitating training for staff and workshops for offenders
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student Summer 2010
 3 students (1 second placement, 2 concentrated) in 2011-2012
 1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
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 1 accelerated student in 2013-2014
Setting
The placement is based out of Stony Mountain Institution (located 11 kms north of Winnipeg, off
Highway #7).
Requirements of Placement
 Complete a security clearance. A criminal record check and security clearance should be
completed six weeks to one month prior to the commencement of the field placement. The
appropriate forms will be provided by the field instructor.
 Work hours: Institutional hours are generally between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
 Open to first placement, second placement, and concentrated BSW students and Pre-MSW
students
 Note: Acceptance to the placement is subject to the applicant participating in an interview to
discuss previous experience, current interests, and the suitability of the placement. Selection
is done after the interviews have been held.
 A vehicle is required for this placement.
 Regular Session (September to April) students considered.
 Summer (May to August) placements considered.
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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY
Winnipeg Sub-Office
Unit 14 – 1313 Border Street
Winnipeg MB R3H 0X4
Phone: 204-954–3100 / Fax: 204-954–3090
Toll Free: 1–866–665–1763
Executive Director: Ms Fran Sinclair-Dick CISW, BISW.
Agency Contact: Claire Ross
Ph. 204-954-3089
cross@creenation.ca
Field Instructors: Lilian Bagot, Audrey Contois, Marlene Moore
Mandate and Mission Statement
Mandated by the First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child & Family Services Authority, Cree
Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible
for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial
mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree Tribal Counsel communities, as well as Flin
Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS
Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our
agency strives to maintain family unity.
The Winnipeg Sub-Office is the second largest of Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency
service units and includes four main service areas:
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Child in Care Services
Child Protection/Family Service
Family Enhancement/Prevention Services
Foster Care
Learning Opportunities
As a social work student in field placement, you will be provided with an opportunity to choose the
area of service that interests you the most. You will be assigned to one of the Winnipeg SubOffice’s areas of service: Child in Care Services, Child Protection/Family Service, Family
Enhancement, and Foster Care. Under direction of the field supervisor, your role is to assist in
case management of agency files (assessment, planning, service provision, evaluation and
service completion).
Unique Features
 Perfect place to gain professional knowledge and develop practice skills in the field of Child
Welfare
 Multi-Service Unit that provides variety of learning opportunities
 Committed Field Instructor
 Staff cooperative and willing to assist in student's learning goals
 Located in Winnipeg
 Professional development and training opportunities
 Opportunity to work with clients on a one-to one-basis
 Opportunity to work in a team-setting
 Both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students are welcomed
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 Opportunity to gain full-time employment
Previous Student Placements:
 3 students (1 concentrated, 2 second placement) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required. Will be processed by the agency.
Child Welfare Prior Contact Check is required. Will be processed by the agency.
Criminal Record Check is the responsibility of the student.
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.
Ability to attend field placement during regular work hours.
Second year students preferred. Transition to full-time employment may be considered.
Regular Session students preferred.
Concentrated/accelerated, Pre-MSW, and first placement students considered.
Summer students may be considered.
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DAKOTA OJIBWAY CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Main Office:
1150 Fife Street
Winnipeg MB R2X 2Z6
Phone: 204-988-9230 / Fax: 204-988-9239
Website Address:
Executive Director: Bobbi Pompana
Lead Contact: Sharon Desmarais (Ph. 988-9238) Winnipeg Office
sdesmarais@docfs.org
Field Instructors: Chera Adams, Helen Blatch, Sharon Desmarais, Serena Marsden,
Vanessa Monkman, Carrie Myran, Ed Tanner, Kun Zhong
Mandate
DOCFS was established in 1981 to provide services to eight Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council
communities. To date we continue to service six DOTC communities. Our mandate is to service
families and protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and to strengthen and unify
families by providing services that are compatible to the needs of the families and children we
serve.
Learning Opportunities
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Family preservation/support
Cultural intervention and programming
Supervision
Case management
Foster care resource
Independent living
Unique Features
With the integration of both the western practice and the aboriginal values and traditional ways,
DOCFS strives to promote and preserve the well-being of all the families and children we serve in
a culturally appropriate manner utilizing the Ojibway and Dakota teachings.
Student Comments
“I am a third year student doing my first field placement with DOCFS. My experience with DOCFS
has been positive. The Field Instructor and Social Workers have given me the opportunity to meet
my goals and objectives that are ongoing. I have learned a lot in the areas of supervised visits,
home visits, logging, pre-trials, and paper work pertaining to families and children in care. I look
forward to learning more and meeting my goals and objectives with DOCFS in the area of child
welfare.”
Recent Student Placements
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 accelerated) in 2012-2013
 3 students (1 accelerated, 1 concentrated, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Students should provide Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check, Criminal Record Check, and
permission for CFSIS checks prior to placement (approximately one month).
 Driver’s license and vehicle are required.
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 Flexible work hours are required (i.e., some evening shifts).
 Preference will be given to second year students.
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DEER LODGE CENTRE - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
2109 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3J 0L3
Website Address: www.deerlodge.mb.ca
Field Instructors:
Nancy Fiebelkorn
Rehab Unit
Ph. 204-831-2159
nfiebelkorn@deerlodge.mb.ca
Bonnie Greig
Chronic Care
Ph. 204-831-2184
bgreig@deerlodge.mb.ca
Dawn Chaitram (Ph. 204-831-2138)
Respiratory Chronic Care / Motor Neuron Disease Clinic of Manitoba
dchaitram@deerlodge.mb.ca
Mandate
Deer Lodge Centre is a multidisciplinary geriatric health care centre mandated to provide care to
veterans and other members of the community referred to specialized programs. These programs
include Personal Care, Chronic Care, Day Hospital, and Assessment & Rehabilitation.
Learning Opportunities
The setting offers students a range of learning opportunities including:
 the opportunity to work with other members of the health care team in direct service and in
consultation;
 the opportunity to develop and expand knowledge of Social Work Practice in health care;
 the opportunity to apply and develop assessment, intervention, and counselling skills specific to
elderly persons and other individuals with special needs;
 the opportunity to apply these skills when working with individuals, families, and groups;
 the opportunity to work directly with different members of the Social Work Department on
program and policy development and evaluation, and special projects.
Agency Supports for Students
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Private office space for student, personal computer, and telephone
Supportive team of social workers
Deer Lodge centre-wide orientation
Access to the crane memorial library (geriatric literature materials and access to computer
programs)
 Access to additional educational materials, audio visual equipment, etc., for group presentations
and family and resident education
Student Comments
 Student has flexibility/choice to work in different areas of Centre simultaneously (i.e., Personal
Care Unit and Assessment & Rehabilitation Unit)
 Independence, but very good staff support when needed
 Very helpful in achieving academic/course work and field practice goals
 Easy access to bus route
Recent Student Placements
 2 concentrated placement students in 2010-2011
 1 second placement student in 2011-2012
 1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
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 1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
Concentrated students benefit most from this setting.
Requirements of Placement
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WRHA Immunizations Record is the responsibility of the student, and is required prior to
beginning of placement.
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DEER LODGE CENTRE - PRIME
2109 Portage Avenue (Entrance 203 Duffield Street)
Winnipeg MB R3J 0L3
Website Address: www.deerlodge.mb.ca
Field Instructor:
Tara Keyser (Ph. 204-833-1702)
tkeyser@deerlodge.mb.ca
Mandate
Deer Lodge Centre is a multidisciplinary geriatric health care centre mandated to provide care to
veterans and other members of the community referred to specialized programs. These programs
include Personal Care, Chronic Care, Day Hospital, and Assessment & Rehabilitation.
Learning Opportunities
The setting offers students a range of learning opportunities including:
 the opportunity to work with other members of the health care team in direct service and in
consultation;
 the opportunity to develop and expand knowledge of Social Work Practice in health care;
 the opportunity to apply and develop assessment, intervention, and counselling skills specific to
elderly persons and other individuals with special needs;
 the opportunity to apply these skills when working with individuals, families, and groups;
 the opportunity to work directly with different members of the multidisciplinary team at PRIME on
program and policy development and evaluation, and special projects.
 the opportunity to complete the Home Care Program Case Co-ordinator training.
 opportunity to use and become familiar with the Assessment tools used within the Home Care
Program.
 opportunity to develop case management skills.
Agency Supports for Students
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Shared office space, personal computer, and telephone
Supportive team of social workers
Deer Lodge centre-wide orientation
Access to the crane memorial library (geriatric literature materials and access to computer
programs)
 Access to additional educational materials, audio visual equipment, etc., for group presentations
and family and resident education
Student Comments
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Numerous learning opportunities
Independence, but very good staff support when needed
Very helpful in achieving academic/course work and field practice goals
Easy access to bus route
Previous Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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WRHA Immunizations Record is the responsibility of the student, and is required prior to
beginning of placement.
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FAMILY DYNAMICS INC.
401 – 393 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6
Phone: 204-947-1401 / Fax: 204-947-2128
Website Address: www.familycentre.mb.ca
Contact person: Rhonda Chegus
rchegus@familydynamics.ca
Field Instructors: Linda Sunde (Family Support Program)
Sandy Sydor (Counselling & Therapy Program)
slsydor@familydynamics.ca
Mission
To bring programs, partnerships and resources together to empower and strengthen families and
communities.
Counselling: Provided to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Counsellors will use a
strengths-based family centered approach towards improving couple and family relationships,
communication, parenting and anger management skills, dealing with separation, divorce,
depression, stress, adult and childhood traumas. Family Preservation Program meets the needs
of families experiencing stress and family breakdown.
Runs “Men and Anger”, anger management group. Offers counselling for parents and children
involved in high conflict separation and divorce. Provides supportive and positive environment for
children and their parents. Those involved in custody or access litigation are not eligible.
Community Services: Includes educational workshops, professional training, student training,
community partnerships and media requests.
Community Development: Helps create environments that elevate the capacities of individuals,
couples and families in the community. This is done at a number of levels including helping to
raise the awareness and capacities of systems.
The above programs are funded by United Way.
Family Support / Education Program: In-Home Family Support Workers may be provided to
families during a time of crisis, when a family member is ill or disabled or where there are special
needs. In-Home Family Education Workers are provided when a family wants to learn parenting
and/or home management skills. Family Support Supervisors are involved in training and
supervising Family Support and Education Workers as well as developing a plan with families that
will help them move toward independence. They may work with a team of collaterals from various
agencies to co-ordinate service delivery to the family. The focus of the entire program is to foster
child development and positive relationships between parents and children.
Families & Child Care Resources: Provides support to children, families with diverse needs, as
well as care providers in child care settings. Provides support to families with diverse needs who
are currently enrolled in licensed child care or seeking a licensed child care placement.
Employee Assistance Programs: Has a range of services including critical incident debriefing,
telephone advisory services, wellness promotion/programs, organizational consulting, mediation,
individual, couple and family counselling.
Recent Student Placements
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 1 accelerated placement student in 2009-2010
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) Summer 2010
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
*Not available for field placements in 2014-2015.
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DOWNTOWN WINNIPEG BIZ
426 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C9
Phone: 204-958-4640
Fax: 204-958-4630
Website Address: www.downtownwinnipegbiz.com
Executive Director: Stefano Grande
Telephone: 204-958-4622
Email: Stefano@downtownwinnipegbiz.com
Field Instructor: Kristy Rebenchuk, C.H.A.T. Outreach Coordinator
Telephone: 204-806-5095
E-mail: Kristy@downtownwinnipegbiz.com
Field Supervisor: Rick Joyal, Manager- Safety and Development
Telephone: 204-958-4628
Email: rick@downtownwinnipegbiz.com
Mandate or Mission Statement
The Community Homeless Assistance Team (C.H.A.T.) has been created based on a
demonstrated need in the downtown community to help out city’s most vulnerable citizens- those
homeless, or at risk of homelessness. This community is most often found in the streets and back
alleys of downtown Winnipeg and face various mental health and addiction challenges.
The tragic human cycle of despair can only be addressed through serious and sustained social
intervention. Currently, there exists a social and health service gap that needs to be addressed in
a comprehensive manner through effective direct social work practice. C.H.A.T. will fill a void in
our downtown community by delivering outreach services on the front lines of our downtown
sidewalks, with the goal of helping those less fortunate off the streets and into healthier, more
stable lives, including but not limited to: linkages to part/full-time employment, housing, mental
health support, etc.
Learning Opportunities
This unique initiative welcomes student volunteers in the social work, medical, mental health and
addiction fields who seek to acquire a stronger understanding of the issues faced by the city’s
most vulnerable and at-risk, using a preventative, case management approach- traditionally
known as Social Work. This volunteer placement will play a valuable role in preparing students to
serve the community through direct contact with the public, thus fostering student capacity in
helping prepare their careers and workforce entry, build on life experience, as well as increase
their understanding of the challenges in addressing homelessness, poverty, addiction and mental
health in order to effect positive, lasting change.
Unique Features
The Downtown BIZ Outreach program has a solid reputation of delivering diligent, compassionate
and consistent service in the particular areas of relationship-building and resource referral,
specifically with regards to those experiencing homelessness in the city’s downtown. It is this
reputation that the C.H.A.T. program will build upon, as forging strong bonds with those living on
the street is seen as a crucial component to ensuring the continuity of care and support in order
for individual’s to achieve long- term wellness.
C.H.A.T. Staff/ Volunteers will undertake various functions, including but not limited to:
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a) Prevention- Visible street presence and interaction with people at risk or homeless.
These social workers will build relationships and work towards developing trust that will
assist in directing at-risk community members into healthier and safer places.
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Address immediate physical and safety needs such as food, warm clothing and
shelter by connecting them with service providers.
b) Intervention- Wellness referral and interaction. C.H.A.T Outreach Staff will be required to
become familiar with all of the available resources that provide assistance and healthier
lifestyle choices with respect to personal health, nutrition, employment and housing
programs.
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Connect those homeless and those at- risk of homelessness with housing and
income support by coordinating appointments and providing accompaniment.
ii)
A focus will be placed on diverting as many participating as possible to programs
such as Siloam Missions’: MOST (Mission off the Streets) Program and Red Road
Lodge’s REACH off the streets, which both provide life skills support and employment
opportunities.
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Provide links and other support services, such as life skills training, personal health,
household and financial management.
Previous Student Placements (i.e., Agency took 2 second year field students in 2011-12
Students have been gaining work experiencing as volunteers with the Downtown BIZ since 1998.
During this time, the BIZ has accepted approximately 300 volunteers per year volunteers, where
they are accompanied by Downtown WATCH staff for the duration of their internship experience.
Interns with the Community Homeless Assistance Team (C.H.A.T.) however will commence as of
September 2013. Being a new endeavour, C.H.A.T. will provide Social Work students with direct,
front line exposure to the deeper layers of social issues faced by numerous individuals
experiencing, or at- risk of homelessness in the downtown core.
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR): Not required
Criminal Record Check: At minimum, a prior six month check will be accepted and must be
received before starting internship. Obtaining this is the responsibility of the student, and
payment for the check is out of pocket.
No vehicle is required.
Flexible work hours required (i.e., some evening shifts)? Some shifts will be from 8am-4pm or
12-8pm, with the occasional opportunity for a Saturday shift.
First year students? No.
Second year students? Yes
Concentrated or accelerated students? Yes.
Pre-Masters students? Yes
Summer students (May to August)? As of 2014
Regular Session students (September – April)? Yes.
Other requirements (Please specify; i.e. copy of up-to-date vaccination record or driver’s
abstract)
- Intern will work one-on-one with the C.H.A.T. Coordinator, being coached and mentored
in the field
- The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ will accept interns, one at a time, year round (intermittently)
for unpaid placements
- A Drivers abstract is not required, as all outreach efforts will be performed on the street
(with the occasional client appointment accompaniment duties done by means of public
transportation)
- An up-to-date vaccination record is not required. Students are advised to discuss
vaccination inquiries/ concerns with their doctors. Suggested vaccinations include:
Hepatitis, as well as the TB/ Mantoux test
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FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR - Child Protection Branch - Quality Assurance
210 – 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 4V4
Website Address:http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/safety.html
Executive Director: Claudia Ash-Ponce
Field Instructors:
Liisa Cheshire, MSW
Ph. 204-945-6968
Liisa.Cheshire@gov.mb.ca
Jacek Beimcik, MSW
Ph. 204-945-2541
Jacek.Beimcik@gov.mb.ca
Daphne Penrose, MSW
Ph. 204-945-5782
Daphne.Penrose@gov.mb.ca
Mandate
The objectives of the Child Protection Branch are:
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to plan and develop a comprehensive continuum of child and family services throughout the
province, designed to support, supplement, and where necessary, substitute for parental care
and supervision;
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to ensure the delivery of high-quality services by external agencies and regional offices in
accordance with provincial statutory requirements, program standards, policy direction, and
budgetary allocations; and
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to manage the Family Support Innovations Fund, including the review and recommendation
of potential projects and monitoring and reporting on those approved for funding.
The Branch also maintains the Central Adoption Registry, the Post-Adoption Registry, the Child
Abuse Registry, and an Interprovincial Desk, which facilitates the interprovincial movement of
children, and the transmission of child protection alerts.
The Branch completes child abuse investigations in situations where the allegation involves a
service provider or where there is a potential conflict of interest.
Quality assurance reviews of the four CFS Authorities, the community organizations (funded by
the Branch) and all of the licensed residential child care facilities come under the jurisdiction of
the Branch. This is a relatively newer focus for the Branch thus the opportunities for students
would include involvement with the piloting of the newly developed QA model.
Learning Opportunities
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The placement will allow the student to observe, study, and develop a good initial
understanding of policy and the impact of policy development on service delivery.
assessment and report writing skills
interviewing and information gathering
research, evaluation and analysis skills
working with consumers and community contacts to garner feedback on service effectiveness
Unique Features
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will work as part of a team on specific projects
some individual projects available
will endeavour to accommodate student schedules
ability to network with a variety of people in the system via interviews and on-call work
Student Comments
(from Intake and Issues Management team)
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experienced field instructors and teamwork
field instructors very flexible and tailor the placement to meet the students’ personalized
learning objectives and field focus course requirements.
student is provided with access to computers, resources material, educational seminars, and
mentors to gain a thorough understanding of provincial child and family services policies,
standards, acts, and mandates
Branch provides students with a comfortable work environment in a team setting
one negative aspect is that you have to pay for parking
Recent Student Placements
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Students have been previously placed with the Intake and Issues Management Team at the
Branch.
 2 students have been placed with the Quality Assurance/Authority Relations team
o 1 MSW student practicum completion
o 1 concentrated BSW student
 2 first placement students in 2010-2011
 1 second placement student in Summer 2011
Requirements of Placement
Mature students with a good understanding of the child welfare system would be an ideal fit for
the Quality Assurance / Authority Relations team. This would be a great placement for MSW
students, or mature BSW students completing their second practicum, who are interested in child
welfare policy and child welfare evaluation.
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to start of placement
Agency will provide forms and pay for CAR Check
Criminal Record Check required prior to start of placement
A prior contract (with CFS) check is also required. Agency provides the forms and there is no
cost to student. This must be completed prior to starting placement.
Vehicle not required, but is an asset.
Little or no requirement to work evenings or weekends
First placement students considered only in exceptional circumstances.
Second placement, Concentrated/Accelerated, Pre-MSW students considered
Regular Session and Summer Students (May to August) considered
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FAMILY SERVICES AND LABOUR - Winnipeg Integrated Services, Children’s
disABILITY Services
Address: Several office locations throughout Winnipeg located in six Community Areas
Website Address:
Contact person: Michelle Dubik
Michelle.Dubik@gov.mb.ca
Field Instructor(s): TBA
Field Supervisor: TBA
Mandate or Mission Statement
Children’s disABILITY Services (CdS) (formerly Children’s Special Services) was created in 1985 to support
families in caring for children with disabilities in their own communities. Since its creation, CdS has
worked towards providing supports and services that are responsive to families who are parenting a child
with a disability. Family supports are delivered through community offices and are based on assessed
needs and available resources. CdS is not a legislated program. As a non-statutory program, CdS is
voluntary and discretionary. The mission of CdS, in collaboration with families and community resources is
to provide supports for children with disabilities and to strengthen families using a flexible individualized
family-centered approach. This approach respects families, facilitates self-sufficiency and inclusion and
accommodates regional differences.
Eligibility:
 Natural, extended or adoptive families who have a child 17 years of age and under living with them are
eligible if a child has one or more of the following:
 a mental disability, with an IQ of 75 or less
 a developmental delay, with a DQ of 75 or less
 a lifelong physical disability with significant limitations in mobility
 Autism Spectrum Disorder
 have lifelong, extreme, complex medical needs in combination with one or more of the above; or
 have a high probability of developmental delay due to a pre-existing condition; a parent who has a
mental disability; or significant prematurity with medical and/or biological factors.
Learning Opportunities
Student learning will be based on an approved Learning Contract.
Students will have an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in shadowing and direct support
provision to families of children with disabilities. Supports provided include brief counselling, information
and referral, multi-system planning, brokering and accessing supports for families in areas such as child
development, respite care, therapy services, supplies and equipment, home modifications. Students will
be provided with an opportunity to experience all aspects of the case management process, learn
Departmental and Program policies and services provided through CdS.
Unique Features
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Multi-system work experience may provide the opportunity to work in more than one FSL
program throughout the placement, Community Living disAbility Services, Employment &
Income Assistance, and MarketAbilities
French language placements
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Previous Student Placements
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2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2009-2010
1 first placement student in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in Summer 2011
1 second placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to field commencement
Criminal Record Check required prior to field commencement
Regular session student considered (Sept. to April)
May consider summer placements (May to August) for graduating students
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred with mileage reimbursement.
Students need to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Students should identify the FSL program(s) of preference as well as area of city.
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FAMILY SERVICES AND LABOUR - Winnipeg Integrated Services, Community
Living disAbility Services
Address: Several office locations throughout Winnipeg located in six Community Areas
Website Address:
Contact person: Michelle Dubik
Michelle.Dubik@gov.mb.ca
Field Instructor(s): TBA
Field Supervisor: TBA
Mandate or Mission Statement
To strengthen and support Manitoba families, ensuring the provision of financial assistance and social
services to Manitobans in need, in a manner which fosters self-reliance and reduced dependency.
Mission Statement (Community Living Division)
To provide support to adult Manitobans living with a mental disability in order to enhance their potential
for personal development: and to help individuals with disabilities and other Manitobans facing serious
barriers to employment and to adapt to and participate in the Province’s workforce.
Services include:
 supported living and housing accommodation
 Day Program work options
 support staff to assist with day to day functioning
 transportation
 respite
 special equipment
 counselling and therapy services
 case management, referral and advocacy services
 Substitute Decision Makers for people who do not have capacity to make decisions on their own or
with the assistance of a support network.
Learning Opportunities
Student learning will be based on an approved Learning Contract.
Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in shadowing and direct support
provision to individuals and support networks in all areas of CLDS. All aspects of the case management
process will be experienced including; intake, assessment, planning and implementation, follow up and
closure. In addition, information will be provided with respect to Departmental and Program policies,
Vulnerable Persons Act, various types of mental disabilities, resource development and use of specific
program computer platforms. Opportunities may also be provided in abuse investigations of vulnerable
persons.
Unique Features
 Multi-system work experience may provide the opportunity to work in more than one FSL
program throughout the placement, Employment & Income Assistance, Children’s disABILITY
Services and MarketAbilities
 French language placements
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Previous Student Placements
This is a new field placement for 2013-2014.
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to field commencement
Criminal Record Check required prior to field commencement
Regular session student considered (Sept. to April)
May consider summer placements (May to August) for graduating students
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred with mileage reimbursement.
Students need to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Students should identify the FSL program(s) of preference as well as area of city.
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FAMILY SERVICES AND LABOUR - Winnipeg Integrated Services, Employment
and Income Assistance
Address: Several office locations throughout Winnipeg located in six Community Areas
Website Address:
Contact person: Michelle Dubik
Michelle.Dubik@gov.mb.ca
Field Instructor(s): William Grindell, Rose Hiebert, Lauren Thomas
Field Supervisor: TBA
Mandate or Mission Statement
The Employment and Income Assistance (E!A) program is administered in Manitoba by the Department of
Family Services and Labour and is committed to promoting and supporting the social, economic, and
labour market inclusion of all Manitoba citizens.
Objectives
 To provide income assistance to persons in need
 To provide additional financial assistance to persons with disabilities receiving income assistance in
order to help meet the costs associated with a disability
 To provide employability assessments, personal job planning, work incentives and other supports in
order to help participants enter or re-enter the labour market
 To provide support for identified projects focused on the needs of specific target groups aimed at
promoting job opportunities and increasing job skills and employability
 To provide financial supplements to low-income persons 55 years of age and over and to low income
families with children
Learning Opportunities
Student learning will be based on an approved Learning Contract.
Students gain a practical understanding of the front-line caseload management processes of the EIA
Winnipeg District Office in which they are placed and will be exposed to a variety of external offices and
organizations that provide direct or indirect supports to EIA program participants such as; the Social
Services Appeal Board (SSAB) and Community Partnership Agencies that provide education, training,
addictions and/or intensive counselling services to EIA participants. Students will shadow and assume
partial duties of a Case Coordinator in order to assist EIA program participants to achieve the greatest
level of independence possible through:
 familiarizing themselves with The Employment and Income Assistance Act, The Social Services
Administration Act, as well as the EIA regulations and administrative policies
 familiarizing themselves with the organizational structure of the EIA program and its relation to the
other divisions of the Department of Family Services and Labour
 extensive and in-depth training and mentorship program in place to ensure students receive maximum
support
 opportunity to work independently
 opportunity to witness synthesis of policies and legislation into workday practices
 developing caseload management skills
 developing assessment skills
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 providing supportive counselling to program participants and referrals to various community-based
training, educational or employment opportunities
 participating in regular staff meetings and training processes to enhance their understanding of the
policies that direct the day-to-day provision of services to EIA participants
Unique Features
 Multi-system work experience may provide the opportunity to work in more than one FSL
program throughout the placement, Community Living disAbility Services, Children’s disAbility
Services and MarketAbilities.
 French language placements may be available.
Previous Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2011-2012
1 first placement student in Summer 2012
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
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 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to field commencement
 Criminal Record Check required prior to field commencement
 Regular session student considered (Sept. to April)
 May consider summer placements (May to August) for graduating students
 A vehicle is not required for EIA practicum placement
 Students need to be self-directed and self-motivated.
 Students should identify the FSL program(s) of preference as well as area of city.
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FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR - Family Conciliation Services
2nd Floor, 379 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 0T9
Phone: 204-945-7236 / Fax: 204-948-2142
Website Address: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/childfam/family_conciliation.html
Director: Ron Bewski
Agency Contact: Lorraine Moharski
Field Instructor: Marlene Pryzner
Mandate
Family Conciliation works closely with the Family Division of the Court of Queen's Bench.
Services provided are:
 Mediation: To assist separating or divorcing couples focus on their children and on their
contribution to ongoing parenting.
 Court-ordered assessments: To provide the Court with information and
recommendations pertaining to the best interests of children in custody / access
matters when separating/divorcing parents are unable to agree. To provide assessment
and recommendations in disputed guardianship matters.
 Brief Consultation Service: A briefer assessment service that provides ‘voice of the
child’ information for the Court
 First Choice: A brief hybrid assessment and solution oriented service that provides
parents with information and options for settling their custody/ access dispute.
 “For the Sake of the Children” Parent Information Program
 Children’s Group
 Teen Group
 Grand Relations: Grandparent Advisor service for grandparents and other relatives
seeking access to related children.
Learning Opportunities
Students have excellent opportunities to learn about child development/child-focused issues
in the context of separation/divorce; acquire knowledge and practical experience regarding
mediation; practice their assessment and writing skills with respect to court ordered
assessment reports in custody/ access matters. They will participate in all areas of service
delivery such as intake, group work (children’s group/focus groups), comprehensive and
family-related mediation, traditional and focused assessment work.
Unique Features
Family Conciliation Services is a Branch of government with firm performance standards
and expectations. There is a need for occasional evening and weekend work. The student
will need to be available to co-facilitate two six-session children’s groups (6-7:30 p.m.) on
Tuesday evenings.
Student Comments
 Opportunity to work with different clients from different socioeconomic backgrounds and
age groups
 Practical work experience provided / excellent supervision
 Accommodating staff/director
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 Encouragement of independent growth
 Flexible working hours/opportunity to flex time
 Downtown parking expensive
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1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
FAMILY SERVICES AND LABOUR - Winnipeg Integrated Services,
MarketAbilities Program (MaP)
Address: Several office locations throughout Winnipeg located in six Community Areas
Website Address:
Contact Person : Michelle Dubik
Michelle.Dubik@gov.mb.ca
Field Instructor(s): TBA
Field Supervisor: TBA
Mandate or Mission Statement
The MarketAbilities Program of Manitoba Family Services and Labour (previously known as
Vocational Rehabilitation Services) offers a wide range of employment focused services to assist
adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment. The CanadaManitoba Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities provides for the transfer of
federal funding for programs and services that enhance the economic participation of working age
adults with disabilities in the labour market.
With its emphasis on vocational training and job placement strategies, the Vocational Counselor
provides support to participants with mental, psychiatric, or learning disabilities by utilizing a case
management approach with participants to address their vocational needs and disability related
barriers. These services may be as simple as a referral to a job vacancy or as complex as a multiyear training plan involving a variety of supports.
Services include: Vocational Counselling; Assessment; Vocational Planning; Vocational Training;
Support Services; and Direct Employment Services.
Learning Opportunities
Student learning will be based on an approved Learning Contract.
Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in shadowing and direct
support provision to individuals and vocational/educational networks in all areas of
MarketAbilities. All aspects of the case management process will be experienced including;
intake, assessment, planning and implementation, follow up and closure. In addition, information
will be provided with respect to Departmental and Program policies, Canada-Manitoba Labour
Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD) and various types of disabilities.
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Unique Features
 Multi-system work experience may provide the opportunity to work in more than one FSL
program throughout the placement, Community Living disAbility Services, Children’s
disABILITY Services and Employment and Income Assistance, as well as WRHA programs
e.g. Community Mental Health.
 French language placements may be available
Previous Student Placements
This is a new field placement for 2013-2014.
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to field commencement
Criminal Record Check required prior to field commencement
Regular session student considered (Sept. to April)
May consider summer placements (May to August) for graduating students
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred with mileage reimbursement.
Students need to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Students should identify the FSL program(s) of preference as well as area of city.
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FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR - Supported Living Program
(Community Living Division) for People Living with a Mental Disability
ACCESS River East
975 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg MB R2K 4L7
Phone: 204-938-5000 / Fax: 204-938-5229
Website Address: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/pwd/supported_living
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mission Statement (Family Services & Housing)
To strengthen and support Manitoba families, ensuring the provision of financial assistance and
social services to Manitobans in need, in a manner which fosters self-reliance and reduced
dependency.
Mission Statement (Community Living Division)
To provide support to adult Manitobans living with a mental disability in order to enhance their
potential for personal development: and to help individuals with disabilities and other Manitobans
facing serious barriers to employment and to adapt to and participate in the Province’s workforce.
Services include:
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supported living and housing accommodation
Day Program work options
support staff to assist with day to day functioning
transportation
respite
special equipment
counselling and therapy services
case management, referral and advocacy services
Substitute Decision Makers for people who do not have capacity to make decisions on their
own or with the assistance of a support network.
Learning Opportunities
Students will be orientated to the following:
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Internal Policy and Procedures Manual
various types of mental disabilities
an integrated approach to delivery of services (systems approach)
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in Summer 2008
 1 first placement student in 2008-2009
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FAMILY SERVICES & LABOUR – EASTMAN REGION
Community Living Disability Services /
Children’s disABILITY Services/marketAbilities
20 First Street South
P.O. Box 50
Beausejour MB R0E 0C0
Phone: 204-268-6028 / Fax: 204-268-6222
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Community Living disAbility Services/marketAbilities
242 - 323 Main Street
Steinbach MB R5G 1Z2
Phone: 204-346-6259 / Fax: 204-346-6394
Contact Person: Lianne McDonald
Lianne.McDonald@gov.mb.ca
Children’s disAbility Services
Box 50, 20 First St. S
Beausejour MB R0E 0C0
Phone: 204-268-6160/ Fax: 204-268-6222
Contact Person: Jodi Spornitz
Jodi.Spornitz@gov.mb.ca
Mandate
Community Living disABILITY Services (CLDS) (formerly the Supported Living Program) offers a
range of day and residential services aimed at providing adults with a mental disability the
opportunity for independence in a community setting to the extent possible for each
individual. CLDS supports that are potentially available include residential services, day services
and related support services.
The marketAbilities Program Mandate is to provide funding for a range of employment related
supports, services and training primarily for unemployed adults who have a disability.
The Children’s disABILITY Services (CdS) program provides services and supports to families
who may need assistance with some of the extraordinary demands of caring for a child with
disabilities. With supports, families are better able to care for their children at home within their
communities, where children grow and thrive.
CLdS, MA & CdS - Eastman provide service to communities in the Eastman region of Manitoba
including that extends East to West from the Ontario border to Highway 59 and south to north
from the American border to the 53rd parallel.* Some of the communities served include
Steinbach, Ste. Anne’s, Lac du Bonnet, Pine Falls, Oakbank and Beausejour, to name a few.
*Service needs north of Bisset are covered by partner Agencies.
Learning Opportunities
Students may have the opportunity to participate in the following program areas:
 intake
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client assessment
individual program planning
planning implementation
follow-up
resource development
Specific educational opportunities that may arise include:
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training in abuse and protection investigations
case management
resource development
InFact computer system training
assisting families, consumers, and agencies in residential, day, transportation programming
individual program planning review and creation
transitioning of individuals between children and adult programs
Requirements of Placement
 Student placement location is Steinbach or Beausejour and students are responsible for
driving to the office at their own cost.
 Program policies and procedures must be learned by the student.
 Flexible work hours may be necessary.
 Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
 Students need to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Student Supports
Students will work in conjunction with a Field Instructor regarding specific activities as they arise.
Consistent communication is provided by the Field Instructor with the student in the placement.
The Field Instructor, student, and Faculty Liaison also meet each term to support students in the
placements.
Student Reaction
“This was a great opportunity to work with persons with developmental disabilities in all aspects of
their lives. This would be of great interest to persons with experience working in service agencies
for persons with developmental challenges. The rural aspect of the program offers a unique
learning opportunity for resource development that is not found in urban centres.”
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student Summer 2010
 1 first placement student in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
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FASD LIFE’S JOURNEY INC.
1970 Main St.
Winnipeg MB R2V 2B6
Phone: 204-772-1591 / Fax: 204-772-1784
Website Address:
Executive Director: Graham Wyllie
Field Instructors: Colleen Slater
Women’s Program
Ph. 204-772-1591
c.slater@fasdlji.ca
Ian Garcia
Men’s Services
Ph. 204-453-2870 ext 40
i.garcia@fasdlji.ca
Emma Puttaert
Spectrum Connections
Ph. 204-772-1591
e.puttaert@fasdlji.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
To build on the collective and individual competencies and capabilities inherent in individuals
affected by FASD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, their families and the community, to
support and foster the achievement of potential.
Learning Opportunities
Case Management: Assessments, care plans, financial plans, case notes safety plans
Work with collaterals
 Multiple systems (CFS, schools, EIA, justice, Public Trustees, CSWs, CLdS, AFM)
 Observe how systems work in collaboration with FASD Life’s Journey
Gain understanding of mental health
 Multi-axial diagnosis
 Opportunity to work in conjunction with Clinical Case Manager and consulting Clinical
Psychologist
 Implement clinical plans and support
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Cultural practices
Advocating for individuals’ needs
Vulnerable Persons Act
Gain an understanding that each individual we support is unique and requires individualized
adapted programming
 Learn importance of relationship building with supported individuals and external service
providers and how to build these relationships and sustain them.
Unique Features
The agency runs the following programs: residential, outreach, Spectrum Connections, and foster
for adult males and females.
Student Comments
 Great opportunity to shadow and accompany case managers, case workers, and support
mentors to client meetings, visitations, etc.
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Great opportunity to receive formal FASD training
Students can work with a wide variety of clients with different needs.
Case management opportunities; attending clinical and staff meetings
Ongoing cultural workshops to enrich service delivery to clients
Insight into the principles of harm reduction
Staff is friendly, supportive and always available to answer questions/concerns
Students are able to work with different professionals to ensure that the clients are receiving
appropriate support.
Students are given the opportunity to learn the processes and structures of the social services
system
Great opportunity to learn about the field of mental health, general health, corrections, and
disabilities
Life’s Journey Inc. is a good placement for students who don’t have previous experience in
social services.
Staff are willing to guide students in the processes required to provide adequate service.
Previous Student Placements
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
 3 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Adult Abuse Registry (AAR) Check required. Student must submit receipt indicating the AAR
has been paid for prior to beginning field placement.
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required. Student must submit receipt indicating the CAR
has been paid for prior to beginning placement.
 Responsibility of student to secure the forms and to pay costs of the CAR Check.
 Criminal Record Check required. Student must submit receipt indicating CRC has been paid
for prior to beginning placement.
 Vehicle not required, but would be ideal
 Flexible hours – some evening programming
 Will consider first placement, second placement, concentrated/accelerated, and Pre-MSW
students
 Regular and Summer Session students considered
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FASD LIFE’S JOURNEY INC. – SPECTRUM CONNECTIONS
1970 Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R2V 2B6
Phone number: 204-772-1591 / Fax number: 204-772-1784
Website Address: http://wpgworkshop.com/lifesjourney/welcome.html
Manager: Emma Puttaert
Field Instructor: Emma Puttaert BA, BSW
Ph. 204-772-1591
e.puttaert@fasdlji.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
Spectrum Connections FASD Program is a mobile support team that provides support for
transitioning youth and adults living with FASD within Winnipeg, who are ineligible for other
Manitoba support program funding. Services include family support, clinical case management,
transition planning for youth, outreach mentorship, clinical services, and consultation and training.
Learning Opportunities
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Go out into the community to meet with referrals and help complete an intake package.
Help complete an assessment to determine which community support service is most
appropriate after collecting information (historical assessments, social histories) and meeting
with the individual.
Help provide individualized direct services to individuals, which could involve connecting them
to other services in the community, assisting with food security, getting them to/from medical
appointments and legal proceedings, etc.
Help with case management by drafting care plans for how best to support the individual, as
well as drafting transition plans for youth exiting care.
Previous Student Placements
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1 Pre-MSW student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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GRACE GENERAL HOSPITAL
300 Booth Drive
Winnipeg MB R3J 3M7
Phone: 204-837-0210 / Fax: 204-837-0703
Website Address: http://www.gracehospital.ca
Social Work Manager: Vicki Verge, MSW, RSW
vverge@wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructors: To be determined
Mandate
The Grace Hospital is an operating division of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and plays
an integral role in the delivery of health care services in Winnipeg. The Grace Hospital is a 245bed community hospital, located in the west end of Winnipeg. We practise a patient’s first
approach and believe our patients are unique and special; therefore their health care needs are
unique and special.
Programs
The Medicine Program provides a variety of services to in-patients and out-patients. Each year,
more than 2,500 individuals are admitted to one of three in-patient units. The program includes a
30-bed Clinical Teaching Unit, which provides a practice setting for various student groups
including the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine students as well as post-graduate
medical physicians. Within the Medicine program we offer an Adult Medical Clinic, with
various outpatient clinics, which provides treatment and support to over 20,000 individuals.
In the Surgery Program each year, more than 10,000 surgical procedures are performed at
Grace Hospital. Our main specialty areas include orthopedics, urology, general surgery,
neurological/spinal surgery, endoscopy and gynecology. We are home to the ACSS (acute care
surgical service) which provides 24/7emergency general surgery services. In affiliation with
Health Science Center, we are also home to PANSU, a 14 bed Post-Acute Nero-Rehabilitation
unit.
In our Emergency Services Program our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven
days a week and is equipped to handle all emergencies. The department treats over 27,000
patients each year. Social Work services are provided 7 days a week.
Specialty Services Program: (1) The Grace Hospice is a state-of-the-art, 12-bed palliative
care facility. (2) Cancer Care Clinics are offered on site. We also offer in-patient and outpatient services in association with the WRHA Oncology Program, Cancer Care Manitoba &
Grace Cancer Care. Our Clinics provide initial assessment, treatment and follow up care, and
support for families and clients. (3) The Mental Health Program helps patients and their families
cope with mental illness and its impact on their lives. The program provides emergency care
through the Psychiatric Emergency Nurse in the Emergency Department, in-patient care for
individuals with severe mental health issues on the 1 North Unit and longer term care on the
Extended Treatment Unit. In addition to the in-patient units the program operates two out-patient
clinics. The Psychiatric Ambulatory Clinic (PAS) provides Social Work group therapy services to
individuals experiencing disorders. The Long Acting Neuroleptic Clinic (LAN) provides support to
patients requiring prescribed medications to maintain their optimal level of functioning in the
community; (4) Our Critical Care Program offers an 8-bed Intensive Care Unit which supports
unstable patients in critical condition.
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The Grace also offers a host of other programs and services including Physiotherapy,
Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Language Pathologist, Spiritual Care,
Pharmacy, Clinical Nutrition, Home Care, Aboriginal Health, Diagnostic Imaging, laboratory,
educational resources, and a university-affiliated library. The St James Access Center will soon
be opening on the Grace campus. The Grace Hospital offers an inexpensive gym membership,
cafeteria and a new Tim Horton’s.
Placement Information and Learning Opportunities
We expect and will help students to quickly develop interviewing skills, assessment skills, and
discharge planning skills. We expect students to become a collaborative leader in the
interdisciplinary team while learning to provide quality health care and social work services to
patients and their families. Counseling opportunities may focus on the individual, couples, or
families. On occasion, group work may be available.
Students will be expected to conduct a community windshield survey and participate in other field
trips. Students will be exposed to the entire hospital but will be assigned to one department.
Students will be exposed to some WRHA Community programs and some Family Services
through a shared placement arrangement. Students will be expected to participate in monthly
Interprofessional Education Sessions and 1 ½ days of the Grace Hospital Orientation.
Parking is available, but can be expensive for students. Bus connections are excellent.
Students will have to share access to a computer work station and telephone.
Recent Student Placements
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2 concentrated students in 2009-2010
1 concentrated student 2012-2013
1 concentrate student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
Students will be expected to participate in a panel interview prior to decisions being made as to
which student will be accepted for placement. Students are expected to demonstrate some
beginning knowledge of community resources and be able to begin to articulate the role of social
work in a clinical setting. Although the Grace Hospital is willing to accept any student, preference
is for students who are able to learn in a face paced, stimulating, inter professional environment.
1. Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and a Criminal Record Check required prior to
commencement of placement, with the student responsible for the costs.
2. Up–to-date vaccinations and copy of medical record (as per WRHA policy) required within the
first month of placement¸ with the student responsible for the costs.
3. A vehicle may be required. Student responsible for parking and most transportation costs.
4. Registration with MIRSW prior to beginning placement preferred.
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HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
MS118, 820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg MB R3A 1 R9
Website Address: www.hsc.mb.ca
Director of Social Work: Regan Spencer MSW RSW
rkspencer@hsc.mb.ca
Field Contacts: Glen Land
gland@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
(Phone: 204-787-1859)
Megan Beamish
mbeamish@exchange.hsc.mb.ca
Mandate
The Health Sciences Centre is the largest health care, teaching, and research centre in Manitoba. It
is the only trauma centre for Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Nunavut. HSC is located in the
core area of Winnipeg and provides services to a diverse patient group, including a significant
Aboriginal population.
Programs: Adult Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Child Health, Women’s
Health, Geriatric/Rehabilitation, Renal, Medicine, Medicine Oncology, Surgery, Critical Care, and
Emergency Services.
Social Work Student Placements
Queries and applications for placement should be directed to Regan Spencer, Director of Social
Work. HSC can provide the best experience for BSW concentrated students. We also welcome
MSW students, and can provide rich clinical and research opportunities. We cannot accommodate
summer students. A panel will decide on which student applicants will be offered placements;
group interviews and/or individual interviews will be conducted.
HSC social work uses a rotation model for student instruction. Students will move through a
minimum of three (3) rotations during the year, to ensure a broad experience and exposure to a
number of field instructors. Our model is also based on learning by doing, and we expect students
to move into direct service in a relatively short period of time.
Learning Opportunities
HSC has an in-patient capacity of more than 800, and extensive day programs and outpatient
services. The setting provides students with unparalleled opportunities to learn generic skills as
they work with patients and families experiencing every kind of medical, mental health and
psychosocial problem. Issues dealing with traumatic and acute illness and injuries, adjusting and
coping with chronic illness, loss, death and bereavement are common in all programs. Most case
situations demand an interface with a wide variety of community resources.
Social Work students at HSC are provided with educational seminars on various topics, and
workshops on assessment, planning and interventions, relating practice to theory. “Lab” work is
also required. A number of field trips are included in the student schedule.
The HSC Social Work Profession has numerous opportunities for social work learning through a
Social Work Seminar Series, various conferences and seminars. Many other learning
opportunities exist though events provided by our colleges in nursing, medicine and other allied
health disciplines.
Aboriginal Awareness training is a 2-day mandatory workshop.
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Program Information
Child Health: As the Children’s Hospital is the only inpatient facility for pediatrics in Winnipeg,
opportunities for assessing, supporting and assisting in discharge planning occurs for both acute
and chronic illnesses. Crisis and support interventions are provided for families during trauma
experienced by a child. The number of Aboriginal children served is high and coordination with
First Nation’s communities is frequent. The Child Development Clinic is included within the Child
Health program and addresses developmental problems of children under 6 years of age. Social
Work provides an important treatment component in this program.
Child Protection Centre: CPC is a multi-disciplinary program for abused children and their
families, and works in cooperation with a variety of other organizations including child and family
services, medical and public health organizations, and legal departments. CPC services include
child and family psychosocial assessments, diagnostic play, post disclosure play sessions,
personal safety teaching, case consultation, medical examinations, research and community
education. Student learning can occur in the areas of risk assessment for abuse, parental
capacity assessment, child development, and non-directive play.
Medicine, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Renal, Oncology, Emergency: Social Work services
include psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention, adjustment counselling,
brokering community resources and advocacy. Patients may be dealing with sudden and/or
traumatic illness or injury, or chronic conditions. With a relatively short length of stay, these
programs provide a unique opportunity for frequent assessments and collaboration with
community resources in Manitoba, including Aboriginal communities.
Women’s Health: Social Work practice in Women’s Health consists of a variety of activities
including pregnancy counseling with women and young women, parents who have lost a child in
infancy or late in a pregnancy, and women experiencing serious gynecological problems such as
cancer. Frequent contacts with child and family service organizations are common.
Mental Health (Adult and Child/Adolescent): Both child and adult services are delivered from
HSC. Social Workers are integral team members in Forensics, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia,
and general Psychiatry, both inpatients and outpatients. Opportunities exist for community liaison,
family assessment, treatment, and resource development.
Additional Features of HSC Field Placement
Most social work occurs during regular office hours, although social work services are provided
on weekends in Women’s Health and Child Health. Parking is available, but can be expensive for
students. Bus connections are excellent. The Brodie Centre, University of Manitoba Bannatyne
Campus, is available for excellent library services, as well as gym and cafeteria services. The Social
Work Department also has a small library of books and periodicals.
Student Reactions
Students have reported that the Centre provides a very stimulating environment, but also very
challenging in that most work is done within a health care team. Students need to understand the
unique role of social work fairly quickly into placement and will do best with a higher level of
confidence. The shortened length of stay for inpatients can create some frustrations as students
have limited face-to-face contact on a continuing basis with patients. The expertise of social
workers on staff is broad and can provide excellent consultations and learning opportunities for
students.
Recent Student Placements
 5 concentrated students in 2010-2011
 5 concentrated students in 2011-2012
 5 concentrated/accelerated students in 2012-2013
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Child Abuse Registry Check is the responsibility of the student prior to beginning placement
Criminal Record Check is the responsibility of the student prior to beginning placement
Vaccination Record is the responsibility of the student prior to beginning placement
Registration with MASW/MIRSW prior to beginning placement preferred; during first term
permissible.
 HSC is a choice facility. Students must be prepared to professionally support women in their
choices related to continuing a pregnancy or its termination.
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HEALTHY CHILD MANITOBA OFFICE (HCMO)
3 rd Floor – 332 Bannatyne Avene
Winnipeg MB R3A 0E2
Website Address: http://www.gov.mb.ca/healthychild/index
Field Instructor: Michelle Kowalchuk (204-945-2785)
Michelle.Kowalchuk@gov.mb.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
Led by the Healthy Child Committee of Cabinet, Health Child Manitoba bridges departments and
governments and, together with the community, works with families to support their children
within strong communities. Through the work of the Health Child Manitoba Office (HCMO),
provincial policies and programs for healthy child and adolescent development are researched
and evaluated to determine and implement the most effective ways to achieve the best possible
outcomes for Manitoba children, families, and communities.
Learning Opportunities
A field placement at HCMO offers experience in inter-departmental policy work, program
evaluation, community development, program development and program implementation,
research, and knowledge translation. Self-motivated students who are flexible/adaptable and
able to work independently with minimal supervision are well suited to a placement at the Health
Child Manitoba Office. Students will have access to office space, use of computer, phone, email
and internet.
Unique Features
Health Child Manitoba represents a unique way of working together across government
departments and with the community to develop and evaluate policies, programs and services
that promote the best possible outcomes for Manitoba children.
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Students are given real responsibilities and their input is valued
Supervision is excellent
Enjoyed the opportunity to develop a better understanding of how government works and
work with people from a variety of community and government-based agencies and programs
Previous Social Work Student Placements
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1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
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Preference is given for concentrated or Pre-MSW placement students
Regular Session and Summer Session placements will be considered
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THE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF
MANITOBA INC. (IRCOM)
95 Ellen Street
Winnipeg MB R3A 1S8
Phone: 204-943-8765 / E-mail: info@ircom.ca
Website Address: www.IRCOM.ca
Agency Contact/: Shereen Denetto, Director of Programming
Field Instructor
Ph. 204-943-8765 ext 29
shereend@ircom.ca
Field Supervisor: Erin Anderson (Ph. 943-8765 ex 23)
erina@ircom.ca
Mission Statement
IRCOM strives to empower newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through
affordable transitional housing, programs, and services.
Vision Statement
IRCOM assists and empowers the immigrant and refugee population that resides within IRCOM
House and in the wider West Alexander/Central Park neighbourhood, by providing resources and
support so that they can become accustomed to the Winnipeg community. This is done by
providing services and opportunities that help these newcomers achieve the necessities they may
need in their first few years in Winnipeg.
One of our goals is to help families become independent, and confident to live within the larger
community, once they leave IRCOM. This is done by providing opportunities for families to
increase their knowledge, self-awareness and empowerment in order to face their new life in
Canada.
Learning Opportunities
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Challenges and opportunities facing newcomers to Winnipeg
Resources and support-services available to newcomers in the areas of housing, counseling,
youth programming, parenting support and income assistance
Holistic, empowerment-centered approach to delivery of services
Culturally diverse conflict resolution methods and service delivery methods
Unique Features
IRCOM is both a Manitoba Housing complex and an independent not-for-profit agency that
provides services based on our residents’ needs. Thus, this placement provides a unique
opportunity for practicum students to see the benefits of cooperation between public and private
agencies.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in 2010-2011
1 first placement student in 2011-2012
2 first placement students in 2012-2013
1 Pre-MSW student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required one week prior to field placement. IRCOM will
provide forms and over the cost of the CAR check.
Criminal Record Check required one week prior to field placement. Unless the student
requests financial assistance, the cost of a Criminal Record Check will not be covered by
IRCOM.
Flexible work hours required. Some evening work will be required.
We will consider first and second year students, concentrated and accelerated students and
Pre-MSW students.
Both Regular Session and Summer Session students considered.
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IMMIGRANT CENTRE
100 Adelaide Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3A 0W2
Phone: 204-943-9158 / Fax: 204-949-0734
Website Address: www.icmanitoba.com
Executive Director: Linda Lalande
Field Instructor:
Roselyn Advincula
Ph. 204-943-9969
radvincula@icmanitoba.ca
Mandate
The Immigrant Centre (formerly the International Centre of Winnipeg) assists immigrants and
refugees with their settlement and adaptation needs by providing a wide range of innovative and
client-responsive services and programs. All services are free and confidential.
Learning Opportunities
 Working with groups and individuals
 Designing your own projects and activities
Unique Features
Students able to practices in several areas, such as:
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Employment
Settlement services
Volunteer services
Outreach services
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in Summer 2009
 1 first placement student in 2009-2010
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
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INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE (ILRC)
311A - 393 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 3H6
Phone: 204-947-0194 / Fax: 204-943-6625
E-mail: centre@ilrc.mb.ca
Website Address: www.ilrc.mb.ca
Executive Director: John Young
Agency Contact Person: Doug Lockhart (Ph. 204-947-0194)
dougl@ilrc.mb.ca
Field Instructor(s): To be determined
Mandate
To promote and enable the progressive process of citizens with disabilities taking the
responsibilities for the development and management of personal and community resources. The
ILRC is a consumer-controlled organization that promotes and enables citizens with disabilities to
make choices and take responsibility for the development and management of personal and
community resources.
Learning Opportunities
Students who receive their field placement at the ILRC are exposed to an environment that
believes every person with a disability should have complete control over their lives. For some
this is a philosophy that needs to be internalized before realizing that the way this Centre is run is
one by which that philosophy takes place every day. Students at the ILRC can take part in many
programs including Information and Referral, Peer Support and Independent Living Skills, Equal
Access to Independence, Qu’Appelle, PACE, Brokerage, Advocacy and Leisure Education. Each
of these programs provides students with the opportunity to work with consumers on a one-onone basis and provides them with the skills and experience necessary that are needed to work
with consumers on a regular basis. Working at the ILRC requires students to expand their way of
thinking and to tap into many skills. Those skills may be their knowledge of our city’s services in
Information and Referral or their personal development skills through Leisure Education, in which
they take the time to go out into the community with consumers who might not have gone out
otherwise. Social Work Students at the ILRC have coordinated special events, sat on
committees, and been involved in the development and success of numerous programs we now
offer on a part or full time basis.
Agency Supports
The Independent Living Resource Centre provides each of its social work students with an
orientation handbook to both the Centre and the program that they will be working directly with. In
addition, they meet with each program consultant to understand the overall work produced by the
Centre. Videos, PowerPoint presentations, shadowing of staff, and program resources provide a
thorough understanding of the IL philosophy and knowledge of what ILRC does. Students undergo
the Personal Health Information Act training and are PHIA certified. Students meet with the
coordinators of all the programs at the ILRC in the first few days of their placement to receive a brief
overview of each program. They also are subject to their reviews with their coordinator, as well as a
supervisor as the Social Work Faculty requires.
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The ILRC does require that students have their own transportation to and from the Centre. While
parking is expensive downtown, Portage Place is directly located on many public bus routes.
Business hours for the ILRC are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Students are not
expected to work outside this timeframe unless their schedule does not allow them to put in the
necessary hours required for their field placement. In these cases it is possible for students to work
in the evenings in our Qu’Appelle program. If students wish to become a member of any specific
committees, they may also be required to attend meeting that are after office hours. These
committee meetings, however, unlike our mandatory staff meetings during the work week, are
entirely voluntary on the students’ behalf. Students are expected to be self-directed and have a
fundamental belief in the Agency’s philosophy.
Student Comments
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Friendly, supportive, flexible, and diverse atmosphere.
Opportunities and encouragement to actively participate in activities such as staff meetings
Students enjoy their own office space.
Parking may be expensive.
Staff is very approachable and willing to answer any questions.
Increases awareness of disabilities and learning directly from the consumer, but also
demonstrates how an organization such as the ILRC works.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in Summer 2011
3 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 Pre-MSW student) in 2011-2012
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
1 Pre-MSW student in 2013-2014
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INTERTRIBAL FISHER RIVER CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
19 – 399 Berry St.
Winnipeg MB R3J 1N6
Phone: 204-927-2800 / Fax: 204-927-2807
Website Address: www.intertribalcfs.org
Executive Director: Kevin Amos
Agency Contact: Brian Nabess (Ph. 204-927-2802)
nabess@intertribalcfs.org
Lead Contact: Constance Murdock
cmurdock@intertribalcfs.org
Field Instructor: Nanci Bruyere
nbruyere@intertribalcfs.org
Mandate/Mission Statement
To develop support systems that protect children, empower families and strengthen our
communities.
Learning Opportunities
Learning opportunities consist of shadowing all types of positions in Child and Family Services
such as Foster Care Workers and Case Managers. Students are able to participate and develop
an understanding of practice base in terms of policy and practice procedures in child and family
services. This consists of developing case plans, risk assessments, intake, apprehensions,
reunification planning, child in care assessments, funding application and preservation/support
work. Learning opportunities should be developed by the student and the agency will make the
appropriate arrangements.
Unique Features
Team work, dependability, non-judgmental, student-driven, learning variety of roles and
approaches
Student Comments
 “Phenomenal learning opportunity. You get the full CFS learning opportunity with a terrific
supportive agency that listens to your thoughts and strives to meet the needs of its students.
Fast paced”
 “Get a wide variety of experience. I personally feel when I leave that the only thing I’ll need to
learn is how to manage my personal case load.”
Recent Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in Summer 2011
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Checks are required upon starting
placement with the agency. The above checks should be completed prior to placement,
preferably within a month’s period. The agency will provide the necessary forms.
 Second year students must provide a vehicle as they require transportation in terms of
maintaining contact with clients to which they are assigned. First year students do not require
a vehicle as they are shadowing the majority of the time. Transportation is provided by the
agency in terms of attending special activities and/or general meeting that occurs out in the
community of Fisher River First Nations, located in Koostatak MB.
 Agency will consider first placement, second placement and concentrated students for the
regular session.
 Agency may consider summer students, depending on the worker and their situation. This
should be discussed in advance with the agency.
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ISLAND LAKE FIRST NATIONS FAMILY SERVICES
Winnipeg Sub-Office
505-338 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 0T3
Phone: 204-987-9444
Executive Director: Alfred Wood (Ph. 204-456-2015)
alfredw@gh.ilfnfs.ca
The Agency has 5 office locations: Garden Hill (Head Office), St. Theresa Point, Wassagamack,
Red Sucker Lake, and Winnipeg. The four northern locations make up the Island Lake area.
The programs that Island Lake First Nations Family Services Winnipeg sub-office provides are:
services to children in care, family services for protection cases as well as underage expectant
mothers, foster care, resource worker, family support services, and community liaison.
** The status of this placement is unknown for 2013-2014.
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JEWISH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE
Suite C200 – 123 Doncaster Street
Winnipeg MB R3N 2B2
Phone: 204-477-7430 / Fax: 204-477-7450
E-mail: jcfs@jcfswinnipeg.org
Website Address: www.jcfswinnipeg.org
Executive Director: Emily Shane
Field Instructors: Cheryl Hirsh Katz – Older Adult Services
Shelley Levit – Counselling
Judy Plotkin- Mental Health
Randee Pollock – Adoptions/Foster Care
Jeff Kryger – Child Welfare
Mandate
Jewish Child and Family Service is a non-profit organization established to help individuals,
couples, and families. It serves both Jewish and non-Jewish Manitobans through a wide ranging
set of services, and is a primary social work setting. Services include counselling, child welfare,
older adult services, newcomer services, mental health, chaplaincy, and financial assistance. In
addition, the agency has an extensive program for volunteers.
Learning Opportunities
Students have the opportunity for placement in one or more of the above service areas to get a
range of experiences within the setting. Each instructor is open to having a student work
primarily in their program area. However, students are also encouraged to have a variety of
learning experiences within the agency setting. Students are provided with “hands on” learning
opportunities in casework, group work, and community liaison. Cross-cultural social work is often
a dimension of these interventions. Professional staff are social workers, most of whom have
M.S.W. degrees. The receptiveness of the Agency to students is very positive, and students are
invited to participate in all staff activities, including staff meetings and staff development. Students
may also have the opportunity to become involved in the development of new programs.
Unique Features
Jewish Child and Family Service offers services throughout the life cycle. The nature of the
setting provides the unique opportunity for a student to become involved in work with clients in
various ages and stages of life. Each social worker has expertise in his/her particular service
area and willing to share this knowledge with students placed with the Agency.
Student Comments
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Students have the ability to participate in a variety of social work programs
Great library, resources, and information available
Friendly, supportive staff
Excellent staff role modeling
Parking available
Recent Student Placements
 2 first placement students in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
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 3 students (2 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required. This can be done prior to placement or when
placement commences. The agency provides forms and covers the cost of the Check.
 Criminal Record Check required. Time frame is same as above.
 Valid driver’s license required
 Vehicle required
 First year students will be accepted for placement in older adult services, mental health,
adoptions, child welfare.
 Second year students will be accepted for placement in counselling or all other services.
 Concentrated/accelerated students will be accepted for placement in counselling or all other
services.
 Pre-Masters students will be accepted for placement in counselling or all other services.
 Summer students (May to August) may be considered by some field instructors.
 Regular Session students (September to April) are always considered.
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JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF MANITOBA, INC.
583 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 1Z7
Phone: 204-775-1514 / Fax: 204-775-1670
Website Address: www.johnhoward.mb.ca
Acting Executive Director: Kate Kehler
office@johnhoward.mb.ca
On-Site Supervisor: Tanya Wiebe
Field Instructor: To be determined
Purpose
The John Howard Society of Manitoba works primarily with male offenders before, during and
after their incarceration. JHS programs and services are intended to be tools clients can use for
making better choices in their lives. We also work with victims and offenders to repair harm and
restore peaceful relations using a restorative justice approach.
Student Learning Opportunities
Students have an opportunity to work with one of three programs:
1. Re-integration Services
Performing intakes, providing direct services and assisting with programming for those in conflict
with the law both in jail and in the community. Students may, depending on interest and ability:
 Make referrals to housing, employment and a wide variety of social service programs
 Make regular visits to the Winnipeg Remand Centre and Headingly Correctional Centre to
meet with clients and do intakes.
 Assist staff and/or volunteers deliver anger management, parenting and pre-employment
preparation workshops.
 Attend court in support of clients.
 Attend networking meetings with staff from other agencies and the Justice Department.
 Participate in public speaking, school presentations.
2. Literacy Program
Assisting the Literacy Program by tutoring students, coordinating volunteer tutors, and assisting
with literacy classes held at the Winnipeg Remand Centre. Students may, depending on interest
and ability:
 Assist with orientation and coordination of volunteers.
 Do intakes and assessments of students at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.
 Work with students one on one as a tutor.
 Assist with the preparation of course material and assist with course delivery at the Remand
Centre.
 Assist with volunteer assessment.
 Participate in public speaking, school presentations.
Students may also have an opportunity to draft, review and revise Literacy program materials, such
as workbooks.
3. Bail Program (New program – have not had practicum students previously)
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Assisting the Bail Program by assisting case workers as they meet with clients, do assessments,
create bail plans, and supervise men on bail. Students may, depending on their interest and
ability:
 Assist with interviews held in jail
 Research parts of bail plan
 Assist with community assessments
 Help keep material on community services up to date
 Liaise with other agencies who support bail program clients
 Have some contact with clients at regularly scheduled support meetings.
Student Comments
 Good learning opportunity; offers variety of experiences
 Good supervision; staff always willing to help, but varying schedules makes it difficult to connect
at times
 Students feel like part of the agency
 Almost a necessity to have a car or have access to one in order to visit the institutions
 Insufficient parking spots for all the students
 Some evening work required to participate in certain programs
 Students need to be comfortable reaching out to all agency staff for assistance/support
Recent Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2010-2011
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2011-2012
1 second placement student in Summer 2012
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2012-2011
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
NOTE: In order to do a field placement at the John Howard Society of Manitoba, students must
be able to obtain a clearance to pass into Milner Ridge, Headingley Correctional
Centre, and the Winnipeg Remand Centre. We will begin the process of applying for a
clearance as soon as the student is invited by us to do a field placement here, subject to
their getting a clearance. The clearance must be received before the scheduled start
of the field placement. If it has not been received immediately prior to the field
placement start date, or has been denied at any of these three correctional centres, we
will inform the Field Education Coordinator and the student that s/he will need to
find an alternate field placement.
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required, and must be current from the last 12 months.
JHS will provide forms and will pay for Check if student does not have an updated one.
 Criminal Record Check is also required within the last 12 months: Note: Having a criminal
record will not prevent a student from doing a placement with John Howard, as long as s/he
can get the necessary clearances from Manitoba Corrections. If you are not sure whether
your record would be an issue, feel free to call the agency and discuss this with the Executive
Director.
 A vehicle is not required. Students should be able to carpool with staff. Having a vehicle (or
access to one) is helpful because students are encouraged to attend functions/tours of other
community agencies.
 Flexible work hours are required if the student was to observe/co-facilitate a group, which are
usually held in the evening.
 JHS will consider first and second placement students.
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KA NI KANICHIHK “THOSE WHO LEAD”
455 McDermot Ave
Winnipeg MB R3A 0B5
Phone: 204-953-5820 / Fax: 204-953-5824
E-mail: admin@kanikanichihk.ca
Website Address: www.kanikanichihk.ca
Executive Director: Leslie Spillett
Agency Contact: Michael Richardson
mrichardson@kanikanichihk.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
To provide a range of culturally based education, training and employment, leadership and
community development, and healing and wellness programs and services that are rooted in the
restoration and reclamation of cultures.
Mission Statement
To awaken and heal the spirit of Aboriginal peoples that will guide us to our goodness, our
strength, our beliefs, values, teachings, identity, and our history and to reclaim our rightful place
within our families, our communities, and our Nations.
Learning Opportunities
 Experience with programs and services that focus on wholesomeness and wellness and that
builds on each individual’s assets (gifts) and resilience.
 Students will have the opportunity to expand their skills working with children and youth
 Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different programs
o Education programs
o Self-employment programs
o Mentorship programs
o Individual counselling
Unique Features
 Wheelchair accessible
 Students will have the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the operation of a
community non-profit organization.
 Opportunity to participate in cultural ceremonies and traditions
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
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KLINIC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
870 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0P1.
Phone: 204-784-4090 / Fax: 204-772-7998
Website Address: www.klinic.mb.ca
Director: Rosemarie Gjerek
E-mail: rgjerek@klinic.mb.ca
Contact Person & Field Instructor: Lyndsay Hersikorn BSW, RSW (Ph. 204-784-4066)
Email: lhersikorn@klinic.mb.ca
Mandate
Klinic is a community-based health and social services centre guided by a feminist perspective and
belief in social justice. Klinic's mandate includes: primary health care, crisis intervention and
counselling, post-trauma and suicide bereavement counselling, intimate partner violence counselling;
advocacy and community education, and development related to Klinic services. Services are
offered to enhance individual and community capacity. The vision is to create engaged and
healthy communities.
Learning Opportunities
Opportunities exist for students in the following counselling program areas: Crisis Program
(phone lines), The Community Drop-In Counselling Program (single session and short-term
counseling), Sexual Assault Crisis Program (phone lines and in-person counselling for female
students only). The Crisis and Sexual Assault programs have extensive training groups which
students are required to complete beginning in August. The student will be responsible for both
phone and in-person counselling. Students usually carry an ongoing caseload of clients from the
Community Drop-In Counselling Program after completing a comprehensive orientation program.
A Community Development placement is also available for a concentrated student. This
placement includes exposure to Community Development by working in the West Central
Community of Winnipeg at the WestEnd Commons, a new housing project. Counselling skills will
also be learned through the Crisis Intervention Training and work on the crisis lines.
Unique Features
 Students must complete an 80 hour crisis intervention training program from August to late
October that occurs two nights a week from 6 to 9:30 p.m. It is an excellent training opportunity
that helps students to develop their counselling style and expertise/comfort with a wide range of
clinical issues.
 Student unit meetings occur bi-weekly for field instruction on specific topics related specifically to
fieldwork and an opportunity to meet as a group. There are two assignments in the second term.
 Klinic only accepts second placements, and Pre-Master students with the exception of the
community development placement.
 Students are invited and encouraged to participate in staff case consults, professional
development conferences/workshops.
 Sessions with clients are videotaped for supervision purposes.
 Developing an awareness of self in the counseling process is a major component of the
supervision process.
Students Have a Great Experience at Klinic
Klinic provides Social Work students with an opportunity to develop counseling skills in a
supportive environment. Students are able to have their own caseload while receiving
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supervision from experienced counsellors. Klinic has a well established flexible program for
students which can be used to meet the students’ own interests and learning objectives.
If You Are Interested
 Please indicate Klinic as your first choice on your Field Preference Form. You will then be
contacted if we can accommodate you for a screening interview. The demand is often greater
than what we can offer.
 Please have a current (within the last year) Criminal Records Check and Child Abuse Registry
Check completed in time for your interview, or within one month after your interview. Students
who do not meet the requirements of these checks cannot participate in a practicum at Klinic
Community Health Centre.
 References are required. If you are selected for an interview, reference forms will be provided
for you to pass on to one personal reference and one professional reference.
Previous Student Placements
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2 Pre-MSW students in 2009-2010
2 second placement students in 2010-2011
4 students (2 second placement, 1 distance student, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2011-2012
3 students (all second placement) 2012-2013
2 students (1 second placement, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2013-2014
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KNOWLES CENTRE INC.
2065 Henderson Hwy.
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P7
Phone: 204-339-1951 / Fax: 204-334-4173
Website Address: www.knowlescentre.ca
Executive Director: Michael Burdz, Ph. D., C. Psych.
Field Instructors: Raul Dimaculangan, M.S.W., R.S.W. – Group Care Treatment Program
Ph. 204-339-1951 ext 145 / rdimaculangan@knowlescentre.ca
Tiffany Krueger, M.S.W. – Treatment Foster Care Program
Ph. 339-1951 ext 122 / E-mail: tkrueger@knowlescentre.ca
Mandate
Knowles Centre is a non-profit treatment centre for children and adolescents with emotional and
behavioural difficulties. It began as a home for boys in 1907, and today provides group care
treatment, day treatment, sexual abuse treatment, treatment foster care, and independent living
programs to both boys and girls from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The agency website
will provide you with news about our programs and activities taking place on our campus and in
our community-based facilities as well as updates on new initiatives at Knowles Centre.
Knowles is the only child and youth residential treatment centre in Manitoba accredited by the
Council on Accreditation. This affirms that Knowles Centre has met a set of internationally
established
requirements
that
help
ensure
quality
service
and
best-practice
standards. Accreditation also provides assurance that Knowles Centre is performing services
that the community needs, conducting its operations effectively, and managing its funds
wisely. Knowles Centre is governed by an elected Board of Directors.
Indigenous students are encouraged to apply.
Learning Opportunities
Students will have an opportunity for placement in the Group Care Treatment Program.
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student placement in 2010-2011 (Treatment Foster Care Program)
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012 (Group Care Treatment Program)
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013 (Treatment Foster Care Program)
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Check are required prior to the
commencement of field.
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THE LAUREL CENTRE
104 Roslyn Rd.
Winnipeg MB R3L 0G6
Phone: 204-783-5460 / Fax: 204-774-2912
Website Address: www.thelaurelcentre.com
Executive Director: Suhad Bisharat
suhadbisharat@thelaurelcentre.com
Field Instructors: Linda Fadden, Martha Aviles
Mandate or Mission Statement
To enable the provision of counselling services for women and youth who have experienced
childhood or adolescent sexual victimization and want to resolve long term effects of the abuse,
recognizing that challenges to mental health as well as addictions are among the long-term
consequences related to unresolved trauma; and
To address the issue of societal denial of the seriousness and prevalence of the problem of child
sexual abuse, and the detrimental long-term effects (including challenges to mental health and
addictions).
Description
 Provides counseling services for women who have experienced childhood or adolescent
sexual abuse and wish to resolve the long-term effects of the abuse, which may include
mental health challenges and addiction issues.
 Offers individual and group counseling, youth program for women 16 to 24 years old, and
Outreach program for girls 12 to 16 years old, couples’ program, parenting program
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in Summer 2008
1 Pre-MSW student in 2011-2012
1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Check required within one month
prior to field placement. It is the responsibility of the student to secure and pay cost of the
forms.
Flexible work hours required
Pre-MSW students considered
Regular Session and Summer Session students considered
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THE LAUREL CENTRE: THE MEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
200 – 321 McDermot Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3A 0A3
Phone: 204-415-6797 / Fax: 204-415-7516
Toll Free: 1-855-672-6727 (1-855-MRC-MRCS)
Website Address: www.mens-resource-centre.ca
Executive Director:
Suhad Bisharat
suhadbisharat@thelaurelcentre.com
Support Counsellor:
Stephen Sutherland
steve@mens-resource-centre.ca
Field Instructor: Linda Fadden
Mandate or Mission Statement
To enable the provision of counselling services for men who have experienced trauma and
stressors in their lives and want to resolve related issues, recognizing that challenges to mental
health as well as addictions are among the long term consequences related to unresolved trauma
and stressors.
Description
 Provides services to men who have experienced trauma and stressors in their lives, conflict in
relationships, grief and loss, and childhood sexual abuse
 There are five primary services offered at the MRC. Drop-in counselling, individual
counselling, group counselling, emergency shelter and public education and training. Services
are available to all men living in Manitoba and are free of charge.
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Check required within one month
prior to field placement. It is the responsibility of the student to secure and pay cost of the
forms.
Flexible work hours required (i.e., some evening shifts)
Concentrated or accelerated students and Pre-MSW students considered
Regular and Summer Session students considered
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LION’S PRAIRIE MANOR
Southern Health-Santé Sud
24- 9th St. S.E.
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
T 204-857-7864 ext. 2226
C 204-871-4057
Field Supervisors:
MARGARET WARNER B.S.W.,R.S.W.
Director of Health Services - Seniors/ Portage and Area
24- 9th St. S.E.
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
T 204-857-7864 ext. 2226
C 204-871-4057
mwarner@southernhealth.ca
Catherine Amann BSc.,B.S.W.,M.S.W., R.S.W.
Client Services Manager, Parkside/Walker Road
Lions Prairie Manor
Southern Health-Santé Sud
24- 9th St. S.E.
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4
T 204-857-7864 ext. 2230
Mandate or Mission Statement
Our mission statement is to support people and communities in achieving optimal health
by providing innovative, sustainable and quality health services. The Lions Prairie Manor
has 134 permanent personal care home beds plus 2 respite beds. We have 128 single
rooms, 3 double rooms with 4 separate care areas that focus on the different care needs
of the residents, the majority of whom are elderly.
Learning Opportunities
Students will experience all aspects of providing social work services to residents and
their families. The services involve pre-admission support, transition support to both
families and the new residents, referrals to consultative services such as Seniors Mental
Health, work as part of the inter-disciplinary medical team, counseling, mediation,
advocacy, and facilitating group meetings. Students will have the opportunity to link with
other health agencies such as home care or hospital Social Work in order to follow the
various transitions of a client from independent community living, acute care settings,
and supported living in a long term care facility.
Advanced placement opportunities exist for students interested in administration &
management, project development, implementation and analysis (e.g. Eden Philosophy),
social network analysis and data analysis to name a few.
Unique Features (if appropriate)
Student will gain experience in providing services to geriatric clients with a specialized
focus on Dementia (forms and disease process).
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Student Comments
n/a
Previous Student Placements (i.e., Agency took 2 second year field students in
2011-12
Staff at Lions Prairie Manor are continually working with students of disciplines such as
Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, and Nurses and would like to welcome Social Work
students as well.
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) and Criminal Record Check (CRC) are both required as
is Adult Registry (AR). CAR and AR forms are available from our facility or can be
downloaded from the respective websites. CRC are processed through the student’s
local police agency. All costs are the responsibility of the student. They must be
completed before placement can begin and be current within 6 months of being
completed.
 A vehicle is typically not required on a daily basis to complete duties. However,
student will need transportation to Portage la Prairie to complete the field experience.
If the student’s learning objectives include exposure to the continuity of care
spectrum, then a vehicle is required to travel to other agency sites.
 Work hours are from 0800 – 1615 with some flexibility. Some evenings and
occasional weekend day may be required.
 Social Work students completing any year of their BSW or MSW can be
accommodated.
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LEGAL HELP CENTRE OF WINNIPEG
515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. R3B 2E9
Phone: 204-258-3906
Executive Director: Kathy Jones
kathy@legalhelpcentre.ca
Legal Director/
Hope Buset (Ph. 204-258-3094)
On-Site Supervisor: Hope.Buset@legalhelpcentre.ca
Mandate
The Legal Help Centre arose out of the findings of the Making the Law Work for Everyone, a
report of the United Nations Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor. Our mandate is to
provide legal help to lower income individuals in the inner-city of Winnipeg where there are
currently gaps in legal services or where existing resources are unable to fully meet the needs of
the community.
The Legal Help Centre offers free Drop-in Clinics on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. The
purpose of the Drop-in Clinics are to provide legal information for economically and socially
disadvantaged members of the community including Aboriginal people, newcomers, seniors,
persons with disabilities and students. A joint initiative of the University of Winnipeg and
University of Manitoba; students in law, social work and criminal justice work with clients to
provide legal and social service guidance. This includes referring clients to outside agencies as
well as assisting clients in navigating barriers such as literacy, language, culture and disability so
that they can access justice and social service systems.
Learning Opportunities
 An opportunity to work with clients from diverse backgrounds (Aboriginal, newcomers,
seniors, students, etc)
 An opportunity to learn about the issues affecting people living in impoverished conditions
 An opportunity to learn interview skills to determine the nature of problems and issues
 An opportunity to learn how to navigate the legal system and how to access fundamental
public services and benefits
 An opportunity to work with students and professionals from other disciplines
 An opportunity to gain insight into the economic and social barriers that clients face
Unique Features
 An opportunity to advocate for those in disadvantaged positions
 LHC takes a broad approach to legal problem-solving, bringing together students, community
advocates and professionals with backgrounds in law, social work and other disciplines
 LHC Drop-in Clinics staffed mainly by volunteer students under the supervision of a lawyer
Recent Student Placements
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1 first placement student in Summer 2011
1 second placement student in Summer 2012
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
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LORD SELKIRK SCHOOL DIVISION
205 Mercy Street
Selkirk, MB R1A 2C8
Phone: 204-482-5942 / 1-866-433-5942 (Toll-free)
Fax: 204-482-3000
Website Address: www.lssd.ca
Superintendant: Scott Kwasnitza
skwasnitza@lssd.ca
Assistant Director of Student Services: Trish Glass (Ph. 204-785-8224)
tglass@lssd.ca
Field Instructors: Allison Adams, Sandra Mandryk
Mandate or Mission Statement
The Lord Selkirk School Division serves students in communities spread over an area of 1,760
square kilometers. The historic City of Selkirk, home of the Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive
School, sits at the hub.
The school division stretches along both sides of the Red River, from the southern suburban
communities of Lockport and St. Andrew’s, through the farming areas of Clandeboye, Petersfield
and Libau, to the lakeshore communities of Grand Marais and Victoria Beach on Lake Winnipeg.
With a population of approximately 5,000 students, our 15 schools offer a wide variety of
programs and activities.
Our schools celebrate the proud heritage and culture of the region – including the Brokenhead
Ojibway Nation, the Scottish pioneers, the French Canadian voyageurs and the Ukrainian
settlers.
The Lord Selkirk School Division is committed to providing quality educational programs and
opportunities for all students.
The Lord Selkirk School Division will endeavour to create a safe and respectful learning
environment to support and enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and values to reach
their full potential.
Learning Opportunities
School social workers in the Lord Selkirk School Division utilize a student centered strengthbased, ecological approach that views individuals and organizations as part of systems. Within
the context of an organized pupil services model, we provide a range of services in our work with
students, school personnel and families: assessment, consultation and planning; counseling and
support groups; classroom instruction; crisis intervention; advocacy and mediation; home-school
collaboration; partnerships with community-based organizations; program, resource and policy
development; systems change to improve learning and support services.
Unique Features
Lord Selkirk School Division offers the unique experience of being a rural division with the
advantages of being close to the city of Winnipeg. We offer many creative alternative programs
and also have the distinct advantage of working within a community that supports multi-agency
cooperation e.g. Selkirk Team for At-Risk Teens (START).
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Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2010-2011
 1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Checks are required prior to
commencement of the field placement. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the
forms at their own expense.
 Driver’s Licence and vehicle required
 Flexible work hours required (i.e., some evening shifts)
 Will consider first placement, second placement, concentrated/accelerated, and Pre-MSW
students
 Will only consider Regular Session students (September – April)
*Not available for field placements in 2013-2014.
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LOUIS RIEL SCHOOL DIVISION STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
50 Monterey Rd.
Winnipeg, MB R2J 1X1
Website Address: lrsd.net
Social Work Clinical Supervisor: Denise Poirier (Ph. 204-253-2680)
denise.poirier@lrsd.net
Field Instructor(s): TBA
Mandate or Mission Statement
The Louis Riel School Division Student Support Services is a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians
who work collaboratively with schools to support and promote student learning in the school
division. The Student Support Services team is comprised of clinicians from the following
disciplines: school social work, school psychology, speech and language pathology, occupational
therapy and physiotherapy.
The Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) is committed to fostering student success; Student
Support Services is an essential component in that process. Its staff members provide additional
support and expertise for students, staff and families, and share their services within the LRSD’S
40 schools.
Learning Opportunities
School social workers in the LRSD utilize a student centered strength-based, ecological approach
that views individuals and organizations as part of systems. Within the context of an organized
pupil services model, we provide a range of services in our work with students, school personnel
and families: assessment, consultation and planning; counseling and support groups; classroom
instruction; crisis intervention; advocacy and mediation; home-school collaboration; partnerships
with community-based organizations.
Student Comments
 As a concentrated student in the Bachelor of Social Work Program, my experience with Louis
Riel School Division has been an enriching learning experience. As a practicum student, I
have had the opportunity to work one on one with elementary and high school students,
facilitate groups, attend a variety of workshops and seminars as well as the opportunity to
write assessments and various other documents. The Louis Riel School Division setting has
allowed for a variety of work experiences and exposure to many different settings and
situations.
 My placement at the Louis Riel School Division Student Support Services has been a fantastic
and irreplaceable learning experience. I have had the opportunity to carry my own caseload,
work both individually and in group settings with clients, attend professional learning days,
work in an interdisciplinary team, and learn to write reports, assessments and recordings. My
Field Instructors and the other Student Services staff have been very supportive throughout
my time with them and made me feel like one of them from the very beginning.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in 2010-2011
2 concentrated students in 2011-2012
3 students (1 second placement, 2 concentrated) in 2012-2012
1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks are required prior to the student beginning
their placement. Both forms must be presented to the Social Work Supervisor on the first day
of placement. It is the responsibility of the student to secure and pay for the forms.
A vehicle is required for this placement because of work in different school settings.
The Clinical Services Unit offers placement opportunities from September to June.
Second placement, concentrated/accelerated, and Pre-MSW students will be considered.
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LUTHER HOME
1081 Andrews St.
Winnipeg MB R2V 2G9
Phone: 204-338-4641 / Fax: 204-338-4643
Website Address: www.lutherhome.mb.ca
Executive Director: Keith Bytheway
Field Instructor: Roy Hardie
rhardie@lutherhome.mb.ca
Mandate
To minister with love and compassion to the physical, mental and spiritual needs to persons
within our facility and surrounding community.
Opportunities for Learning
Luther Home is a non-profit, eighty bed Personal Care Home that provides quality care based on
a holistic nature with the desire to exceed established standards of care. Social Work students
are a part of an interdisciplinary team and also act independently in the facility as well as in the
community. Students learn the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority standards and procedures
and liaise with hospitals for admissions. In Luther Home, there are opportunities to connect and
counsel residents (individually and in groups), as well as families. There are various meetings
such as Care Conferences, Resident Council, Leadership and Community that the student will
take part in.
Unique Features
Luther Home is a non-profit, eighty bed Personal Care Home that provides quality care based on
a holistic nature with the desire to exceed established standards of care. Luther Home has 1/3 of
its residents between the ages 18 and 65. Luther Home has two elderly persons housing units
with 89 Apartments and a 6 bed residence for Mentally Challenged persons.
Luther Home is one of the most electronically advanced Personal Care Home facilities in North
America.
Student Comments
Luther Home provides a great learning opportunity in regards to Long Term Care Social Work
practices, Personal Care Home dynamics and workshop opportunities. A unique feature of Luther
Home is that one-third of the residents are under the age of 65 when admitted, and this
population provides supplementary features to enhance learning for the student.
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2007-2008
Requirements of Placement
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Criminal Record Check required prior to commencement of field.
A vehicle is not required.
Flexible work hours not required, but can be arranged if preferred by student.
First placement, second placement, concentrated/accelerated, Pre-MSW students considered
Regular Session and Summer Session students considered
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MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE, INC.
445 King Street
Winnipeg MB R2W 2C5
Phone: 204-925-0300 / Fax: 204-946-5042
Website Address: www.mamawi.com
Field Instructors: Sue Mozdzen (CLOUT Program), Betty Edel
Onsite Supervisor: Tracy Noga (Ozosunon)
Mandate
To provide support services to urban Aboriginal children and families in the Winnipeg area.
Learning Opportunities
The agency provides a wide range of support services which include:
 Children in Care Programs: foster care, residential care for young women and young men,
emergency care, adolescent parent residence
 Child Development Centre (daycare)
 Individual and family counseling
 Support groups, parenting and self help groups
 Aboriginal Visioning
 Advocacy for community to child welfare and EIA
 Spirit of Peace (domestic violence program)
 Community helper programs / neighbourhood resource centres
 Redistribution of food, clothing, and furniture
 Windy Hill Training and Learning Centre
 Home-Based Crisis Intervention Program (which is part of the city-wide Youth Emergency
Crisis Stabilization System coordinated by Macdonald Youth Services)
 Youth programs (Pow Wow Clubs, Scouts, etc.)
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Students able to work independently, but provided with ample support by staff
Student suggestions and recommendations welcomed
Students able to initiate different approaches, cross-cultural opportunities
Students enjoy the variety of learning opportunities
Students enjoy the alternate traditional supports which are available for families and staff (if
they request them, but not mandatory)
Unique Features
This is an Aboriginal affirmative action agency.
Recent Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2010-2011
1 first placement student in 2011-2012
2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
3 students (2 first placement, 1 accelerated) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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CAR, PCC, and Police checks need to be completed at the start of placement
Vehicle preferred
Flexible work hours (mostly 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
First placement students (Regular and Summer sessions) preferred
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MACDONALD YOUTH SERVICES
Positive Alternatives for Youth (PAY) Program
175 Mayfair Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3L 0A1
Phone: 204-477-1722 / Fax: 204-284-4431
Website Address: www.mys.mb.ca
Field Supervisor: Jennifer Giesbrecht (Ph. 204-949-6622)
jennifer.giesbrecht@mys.mb.ca
PAY Mission
Positive Alternatives for Youth provides opportunities by building relationships and fostering
connections in a fun, safe, and healthy environment where everyone has a voice and is
supported to identify strengths, learn and grow through community involvement.
Positive Alternatives for Youth (PAY) consists of 4 collaborative projects that provide
programming for youth:
1. Community Service Support Program (CSSP): a supportive program for youth (usually
between the ages of 12-19) who have court-imposed community service hours to complete
and who have been deemed at risk of not completing them or have not completed their orders
in the past.
2. Support Towards Employment/Education Participation (STEP): a skill development program
for “at-risk” youth ages 15-20. STEP works towards supporting at-risk youth to gain confidence
through work experience, developing life and pre-employment skills, as well as participating in
recreation and cooking/nutrition activities and to reconnect in the education system and/or to
become employed.
3. Youth Positively Involved in the Community (YPIC): provides programming for at-risk youth
who want to become and/or stay positively involved in the community. YPIC uses a
combination of community involvement and leadership skills to develop self-confidence and
work-related skills while providing an opportunity for youth to be involved in a new way, as the
helper.
PAY also provides programming for adults through 2 additional projects:
5. Mentor Training and Support (MTS) Project: Volunteer mentors play an integral role in the
quality and delivery of services to youth in all areas of the PAY program. The MTS Project is
dedicated to the development of adult mentors (volunteers 18 and older) to adequately and
effectively provide service to at-risk youth who participate in PAY. The MTS Project focuses on
preparing mentors to build healthy, trusting, and safe relationships with youth and to
adequately prepare them for handling issues and supporting youth as they develop their skills
and work towards their goals.
6. Fine Option/Community Service Orders - The Department of Justice contracts with
MacdonaldYouth Services, via PAY, to provide a Community Resource Centre in the Fort
Rouge, Crescentwood, and Riverview area of Winnipeg for youth and adults with fines and/or
court- ordered community service. PAY staff intake, monitor, and provide placement and
resources to these clients as they work to complete their community service in the community.
Students placed in the PAY program will have an opportunity to work with at-risk youth directly in
a variety of settings including in the community, in life skills or employment skills group
workshops, cooking or recreation activities, as well as interview, intake, and case plan meetings
with youth. These components provide various opportunities for students to develop and improve
their clinical, facilitation, and administrative skills in an environment that is supportive and
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The program adheres to a strength-based ideology and approach with youth, families, and all
other individuals or groups that we work with.
Positive Alternatives for Youth runs programming during the day (Monday to Friday), and some
evenings may be required. Students at all levels of placement will be considered. Flexibility in
the type of student placement sought is available and will be determined based on the student’s
experience and interest, as well as program availability.
Student Comments
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Opportunity to work with youth on an individual level as well as in a group-based setting
Opportunity to co-facilitate groups
Staff approachable and supportive
Student input encouraged; students included as part of team
Opportunities for students to attend external workshops and training
Recent Student Placements
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2010-2011
 1 summer placement 2011
 1 concentrated student 2011-2012
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required
Criminal Record Check required
Valid driver’s license preferred
Access to a vehicle an asset, but not required
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MAIN STREET PROJECT
75 Martha Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1A4
Phone: 204-982-8245 / Fax: 204-943-9474
Website Address: www.mainstreetproject.ca
Executive Director: Lisa Goss
Field Instructor: To be determined
Description
Operates a 24 hour crisis intervention centre that works with individuals who are in need and
unable to function due to crises relevant to mental or physical health issues, addiction, and
homelessness.
Crisis Support: Provides 24 hour emergency service to individuals who are in a state of crisis
due to their being intoxicated, abused, injured, lost, homeless, or in the midst of a mental
health crisis.
Detoxification Centre (non-medical): Operates a sub-acute detoxification centre 24 hours a
day/7 days a week to provide supervised withdrawal from the toxic effects of an individual’s
last substance abuse episode, and provides referrals as required.
Emergency Shelter: Offers emergency, overnight shelter to individuals who require it. Open
to individuals who are sober, or intoxicated.
Mainstay: 71 Martha St. Provides safe secure transitional accommodations for individuals
working towards independence in the community. Open 24 hours a day/7 days a week,
intakes based on referral from intake staff.
Transition Services/Project Breakaway: Works with individuals utilizing other agency
services to support the assessment of needs and goals of persons and attempts to meet
identified needs through the direct provision of counselling and support services and/or
through referrals to and liaison with appropriate external agencies and housing providers.
Provides crisis counselling services, case management and emergency referrals. Operates 8
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon. to Fri.
Opportunities Ahead: Consisting of an Occupational Therapist and Activity Worker, the
program aims to provide a wide range of clinical assessments, and then activities that support
the development of social and other skills that support individual potential for independence
within the community.
Van Patrol/After Hours: Provides van patrol within the direct community, as well as direct or
phone support to individuals housed through the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s At
Home project, or their landlords outside of regular business hours.
Bell Hotel Project: In its pilot stage, the Bell Hotel project, for which front line staff support is
provided and overseen by the Main Street Project, provides permanent supported housing to
individuals with significant or repeated incidents of homelessness. 42 tenants are supported
through the project, which is staff 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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MANITOBA ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTRE (MATC)
Phone: 204-477-6391 / Fax: 204-783-8948
Website Address: www.matc.ca
Contact: Debra Anderson, Program Manager Intensive Treatment Services
E-mail: danderson5@matc.ca
Field Instructor: Sherwin Dueck
sdueck5@matc.ca
Mandate
MATC provides mental health services to children and youth with psychiatric and/or emotional
disorders. A full continuum of programs is available to residents of Manitoba, and the North
Programs
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Centralized Intake Services – Mental Health
Centralized Intake – Youth Addictions
Hospital (Residential & Day Treatment)
Community Child & Adolescent Treatment Service
Early Childhood Clinic
Neurodevelopmental Service
Student Mental Health Resource Team (formerly Educational Psychiatric Services)
ADHD Service
Early Psychosis Prevention & Intervention Service
Youth Forensic Service
Learning Opportunities
The Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre is considered a teaching facility and encourages
student placements from a number of disciplines. Social work students may be involved with the
hospital-based program or some of the community-based service programs. Not all programs
listed below accommodate social work students. The educational opportunities include active
participation on the multidisciplinary team, clinical intervention with adolescents and their families,
individual, family and group therapy, and networking with community agencies. MATC also
provides an excellent introduction to the field of adolescent mental health.
Limitations
There is limited office space and telephone privacy. Students may have to share office space with
other students, thus must be flexible with desk space. Students may also be required to be
available during evenings and/or non-identified field days in order to accommodate to client need,
therefore flexibility in scheduling is important.
Program Information
Centralized Intake Services – Mental Health: Provides a single point of entry for all services in
the WRHA Child & Adolescent Mental Health Program. This service enables clients and families
to access the appropriate programs and services based on the individual needs of the client and
their family.
Centralized Intake – Youth Addictions: This is a Provincial service that offers information and
support to parents regarding the Youth Drug Stabilization Act, and addiction services for youth in
Manitoba.
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Intensive Treatment Services: Provides intensive treatment interventions with inpatient, day
hospital, and follow-up services for adolescents and their families from Manitoba and the North.
Interventions may include diagnostic assessment, medication adjustments, stabilization, and long
term treatment.
Community Child & Adolescent Treatment Service: Provides community-based mental health
treatment services for Winnipeg children, adolescents, and their families.
Early Childhood Clinic: Works with pediatricians, family physicians, and the Provincial Day Care
office of the Department of Family Services. An MATC multidisciplinary team provides
assessment and brief treatment for families and children 5 years of age and younger.
Neurodevelopmental Service: Provides services to children with developmental disabilities and
complex multi-diagnostic issues.
Student Mental Health Resource Team: Collaborates with school divisions to provide
psychiatric consultation and treatment services within the educational system in Winnipeg.
ADHD Service: A multidisciplinary program that provides a range of interventions and services,
including assessment, consultation, treatment, and family interventions to children and youth
ages 5-17 who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Service: Identifies, supports and treats
individuals between the ages of 13-35 years who are experiencing or recovering from a first
episode of psychosis.
Youth Forensic Service: Provides psychiatric and psychological assessments and brief
treatment services for adolescents involved in the Youth Justice System including Manitoba
Courts, Manitoba Youth Centre, Agassiz Youth Centre, and community-based probation services.
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry Check is the responsibility of the student, prior to beginning placement
and must be produced on or before the 1st day of placement.
 Criminal Record Check is the responsibility of the student, prior to beginning placement and
must be produced on or before the 1st day of placement.
 Vaccination Record is the responsibility of the student to maintain an up-to-date record.
 Regular Session Students – September to April. We usually are unable to accommodate
summer students.
 Second placement or Concentrated/Accelerated Students preferred as students need to
understand the unique role of social work fairly quickly into placement and will do best with a
higher level of confidence.
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
 1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
 2 concentrated students in 2012-2013
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MANITOBA FEDERATION OF LABOUR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
102-275 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 4M6
Phone: 204-949-0811 / Fax: 204-956-0848
Website Address:
www.mflohc.mb.ca
Field Instructor(s):
Geethanjalie Jayasinghe
204-926-7908
gjayasinghe@mflohc.mb.ca
Karen Hamilton
204-926-7905
khamilton@mflohc.mb.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
The MFL Occupational Health Centre (OHC) is a community health centre that helps workers,
employers, and joint health and safety committees to improve workplace health and safety
conditions and eliminate hazards. They offer medical services, workplace services, education,
information, and cross cultural community development programs.
Learning Opportunities
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Learn about community development with various communities and assisting with facilitation
of the “Train the Trainer” program.
Obtain experience using group facilitation skills and improve your understanding of adult
education.
Involvement in workshop development and/or co-facilitation in a range of areas including
ergonomics, respectful workplaces, workplace violence prevention, and building effective
health and safety committees.
Work with joint health and safety committees to identify and address specific workplace
problems.
Develop and implement a needs assessment for mental health issues experienced by
newcomer workers in Manitoba.
Practice skills in short term resource counseling for injured workers.
Previous Student Placements
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MANITOBA INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (MIEA)
305-352 Donald Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 2H8
Phone: 204-947-0421 / Fax: 204-942-3067
Website Address: www.miea.ca
E-mail: miea@miea.ca
Executive Director: Sharon Pelletier
Mandate
Mandated by The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (A.M.C.) in 1978, and incorporated in 1981,
M.I.E.A. is a non-profit student services organization for First Nations students. Our Mission
Statement reflects our conviction of ensuring quality education is developed and nurtured for us
and by us in a total approach which encompasses social and economic development in an
environment that embraces Aboriginal culture and history, and which stimulates growth.
Counselling, tutorial assistance, recreation, computer lab, and referrals to other services are
provided.
Learning Opportunities
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Opportunity to counsel and offer practical assistance to students, families, and house parents.
Work as part of the student support team at the agency or in school settings.
Students are able to explore and develop their own professional style.
Students gain a vast knowledge about aboriginal education policies, political organizations,
and affiliations in Manitoba.
 Opportunity in learning to incorporate culturally appropriate and relevant services
Agency Supports for Students
The Agency is staffed with counsellors and support staff who are available to assist and provide
learning opportunities.
Unique Features
 Some evening work may be required on a flex time basis.
 All First Nation consumer base.
 Agency is very flexible to student learning and well supported by Field Instructor.
Recent Student Placements
 2 first placement students in 2005-2006
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE (MPI)
Casualty & Rehabilitation Claim Centre
234 Donald St.
P.O. Box 6300
Winnipeg MB R3C 4A4
Phone: 204-985-7451 / Fax: 204-954-5300
Website Address: www.mpi.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Glenn Andersen
Mission Statement
Working with Manitobans to reduce risk on the road.
Mandate
To determine entitlement to, and administer the benefits of the Personal Injury Protection Plan
(PIPP), which provides coverage to those customers that have sustained injuries in a motor
vehicle accident.
Learning Opportunities
The student will be introduced to the different sections within the Bodily Injury division, be it:
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minor soft tissue injures
serious soft tissue injuries
fractures & burns
multiple fractures/amputation
traumatic brain injuries
spinal cord injuries, paraplegia and quadriplegia
fatalities
The Special Services Unit. This unit works with all levels of injury with the added complication
associated with crisis, critical incident stress, post traumatic stress, risk of harm (to self or others)
and/or other serious mental health issues.
The student will have a chance to learn:
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case management skills
how to engage individuals with multiple barriers
networking, and engaging services
how to build a Rehabilitation Plan, be it medical and/or vocational
how to perform a suicide risk assessment
how to perform a threat of violence/homicide risk assessment
developing and implementing intervention strategies
how to work within a legislated and political environment
how to adjudicate/administer a program based on entitlement
This experience will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Field Instructor in
concert with several members of our staff. The experience will range from obtaining a broad
understanding of the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Act and the Personal Injury
Protection Plan, progressing through to job shadowing, and determining entitlement. Depending
on the progression of the student, the experience may include direct claimant contact and
caseload management. The latter will be at the discretion of the Field Instructor.
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Agency Supports
 An individual or shared cubicle office
 Telephone and Desk Top Computer
 Open door access to the Field Instructor as well as direct supervision from a team of other
staff members
 This placement is supported by all levels of the corporation
Unique Features
 Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
 A vehicle is not required. Downtown parking costs are the responsibility of the student ($7.00
to $10.00 per day). The Graham Avenue Winnipeg Transit corridor is located directly outside
our building.
Recent Student Placements
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2008-2009
 1 first placement student in 2009-2010
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
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MAPLES PERSONAL CARE HOME
500 Mandalay Drive
Winnipeg MB R2P 1V4
Phone: 204-632-8570 / Fax: 204-697-0249
Website Address: www.reveraliving.com
Executive Director: Wanda Metro
Director of Nursing: Joanne Sarraino
Field Instructor: Kelly Medwick
Mandate
The Maples Personal Care Home is a 200-bed accredited Personal Care Home located in North
West Winnipeg. The Maples Personal Care Home has 200 private rooms that have private
bathrooms. The facility is committed to providing individualized care and services through an
interdisciplinary team approach all the while recognizing the uniqueness of each resident as an
individual with a past, present, and future. Meals are home-cooked at the facility and programs
are individualized to meet the multicultural needs of the residents.
Learning Opportunities
Opportunities exist to work with residents, either individually or collectively, as well as with residents
and family members/advocates of residents. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team creates
opportunities for collaborative/cooperative initiatives. Students have flexibility in designing programs
to enhance life within the institutional environment, in strengthening relationships between
residents, family, and staff, and in outreach services to the community. Extensive opportunity and
support for students to participate in policy and program development/evaluation as well as in
research.
Recent Student Placements
 1 accelerated student in 2011-2012
Requirements of Placement
 Criminal Record Check is required and it must be provided to the Agency prior to the start of
the field placement.
 Vehicle not required.
 We prefer that the student be somewhat flexible for special events, but that is not a
requirement.
Maples Personal Care Home will consider all students in regular and summer session.
** The status of this placement in 2014-2015 is unknown.
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MANITOBA START/ESI INC.
5th Floor, 319 Elgin Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3A 0K4
Phone: 204-949-0300 / Fax: 204-949-0311
Website Address: http://employmentsolutionsforimmigrantyouth.mb.ca
Executive Director: Fatima Soares
Field Instructor: Cheri Wright Kaguah (Ph. 204-944-8830)
cheri.wright.kaguah@manitobastart.com
Field Supervisor: Debbie Donato (Ph. 204-944-8833 ext 105)
debbie.donato@manitobastart.com
Vision Statement
The vision of Manitoba Start-Employment Solutions for Immigrants (ESI) Inc. is to be Manitoba
employers’ first choice for the hiring of skilled immigrants, thereby creating opportunities for
sustainable, meaningful employment for immigrants. To this end, ESI designs job specific
training and programming to prepare immigrant youth and adults with the knowledge, skills and
attributes required for successful, sustained employment in high demand occupations within the
Manitoba labour force.
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Working with immigrants from diverse cultural, educational and employment backgrounds
Liaison and referral agent to resources and services in support of clients being served
Intake counselling and support role
Individual and group counselling on training and employment needs
Knowledge of employment programming, supports and labour market demands
Co-facilitation of workshops and training sessions
Recent Student Placements
ESI Inc. is open to first, second, concentrated/accelerated and Pre-MSW students.
Recent Student Placements
 2 concentrated students in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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MARYMOUND, INC.
442 Scotia Street
Winnipeg MB R2V 1X4
Phone: 204-338-7971 / Fax: 204-334-1496
Website Address: www.marymound.com
Chief Executive Officer: Ian Hughes (Ph. 204-336-5273)
ihughes@marymound.com
Field Instructor(s): To be determined
Mission Statement
Marymound’s primary mission is with children, youth and families who need support as they face
the challenges of growing, learning, and parenting. Through culturally diverse care in safe living
environments, individual relationships, academic preparation, therapeutic intervention, and
advocacy, Marymound supports Manitoban children and their families to reach their fullest
potential and independence.
Anchored in the values of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Marymound believes in the intrinsic
worth of every person. Our programs respect, nurture and enhance the strength in every
individual and family.
Learning Opportunities
Students have the potential to gain experience in many of Marymound’s service areas:
 Managed Care - Provides a continuum of care to young people at risk in the community,
ranging from secure settings to community group homes or specialized foster homes. A multidisciplinary clinical team provides therapeutic services using modalities such as individual
counselling and group work. Specialized foster care case managers provide support and training
to foster parents caring for young people with high needs.
 Crisis Stabilization Unit - As part of the Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization System, the
Crisis Stabilization Unit provides a six- bed unit designed to assist girls and their families during
acute psycho-social crisis.
 Sexual Abuse Treatment Program - Provides therapeutic services to children and their families
who have experienced sexual trauma. Methods used include individual, family, play, and group
therapy.
 Sexually Exploited Youth Program - Group care for boys and girls who have experienced
sexual trauma and exploitation or who are at risk for exploitation. This service is integrated with
the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program.
 Marymound School - Provides specialized education to children and adolescents from the
managed care program as well as the broader community. Young people come from school
divisions throughout Winnipeg with the goal to have them transition back to their community
schools at an appropriate time.
 Youth Emergency Education Service (YEES) – As part of the Youth Emergency Crisis
Stabilization System, YEES responds on an immediate basis following a student’s crisis in the
public school system with the goal of stabilizing the student and maintaining his/her school
placement.
 The Treatment Foster Care Program is located at 447 Scotia Street in the City of Winnipeg.
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This program provides 24 hour care in the homes of individual, couples and families who have
specialized training and/or expertise in working with boys or girls who are at risk.
Unique Features
 Students have an opportunity to work in the context of a secure setting or in the community
depending on their placement objectives. They also have exposure to disciplines in addition to
social work (i.e., psychology, occupational therapy, education). Marymound values and places
an emphasis on the spiritual and cultural needs of young people and their families. Students
placed at Marymound have the benefit of involvement with our Aboriginal Cultural Services
program and our Spiritual Care program.
 As part of a network of more than 600 Sisters of the Good Shepherd agencies worldwide,
students have access to information from similar services in other areas of Canada and
around the world.
 Students have access to and are encouraged to take part in professional development
opportunities. Past placement students have attended workshops on Non-Violent Crisis
Intervention, Cultural Training, Attachment Training and Standards of Care.
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2007-2008
 1 first placement student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required within three months prior to commencement of
field placement. Marymound will provide the required forms and pay for the CAR Check.
 Criminal Record Check is required within three months prior to commencement of field
placement. The student is responsible for payment of CRC.
 Driver’s abstract required.
 A vehicle would be helpful but not required (depends on area of work).
 Flexible work hours (some evening work required).
 May consider first field placement if the individual has previous experience.
 Second year students preferred; also possibly pre-Masters students.
 Regular Session students only.
Please Note: Due to the nature of the work at Marymound, students applying to do their
placements here should have some prior experience in a social service setting working with
children and youth and will require an interview for suitability.
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MEDIATION SERVICES (A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR CONFLICT
RESOLUTION)
302 – 1200 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0T5
Phone: 204-925-3410 / Fax: 204-925-3414
Website Address: www.mediationserviceswpg.ca
Executive Director: Lois Coleman Neufeld
Off-Site Field Instructor: To be determined
On-Site Field Supervisors: Megan Bowman
mbowman@mediationserviceswpg.ca
Nicole Robido
Mandate
Mediation Services is a non-profit organization which promotes peace and restorative justice
within the community by empowering people through education and mediation to resolve conflict
using non-violent conflict resolution processes.
Student Learning Activities
A variety of learning opportunities in both the Court and Community Mediation Programs are
offered to students including:
 casework – assessing and preparing disputants for mediation sessions
 facilitating mediation sessions
 research, program development, report writing depending on the current activities of the
Agency.
A strong commitment to Continuing Education at Mediation Services gives students additional
learning activities:
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observing court proceedings
mediation skills training
conflict resolution skills learning
knowledge of the criminal justice system
victim/offenders issues
Agency Support for Students
 Ongoing supervision with assigned staff member(s)
 Student included as member of the team
 Library resources
Unique Features
 Some evening and weekend work required
 Student required to take mediation skills training
Student Comments
 Able to learn practical mediation skills from leaders in this field
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Excellent supervisory direction
Student treated and respected as equal partner in delivering services
Agency prefers second placement student
Agency offers ongoing volunteer opportunities
Some evening and weekend work required; irregular time commitments
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
Requirements of Placement
Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check required
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METIS CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
2000 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3J 0K1
Phone: 204-697-1118 / Fax: 204-927-6919
Website Address: www.metiscfs.mb.ca
Human Resources Administrator: Allyson Wutke (Ph. 204-927-6896)
allyson.wutke@metiscfs.mb.ca
Agency Contact: Janine Sartoris (Ph. 204-927-6955)
jsartoris@metiscfs.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Stacey Campbell, Ken Genlik, Stacy Jerema, Barb Magnowski, Tracy Oleschak,
Amber Teichroeb, Majola Vergara
Field Supervisor: Stacy Sherlock
Mandate
MCFCS is an incorporated not-for-profit agency mandated by the Metis Child and Family
Services Authority to provide a full range of services under the Child and Family Services Act and
the Adoption Act.
The agency ensures children and families are served with dignity, respect, and understanding
throughout the delivery of Metis community-based family services and support programs, so that
we may serve to strengthen the Metis child, family and community.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in Summer 2011
6 students (2 concentrated, 1 first placement, 3 second placement) in 2011-2012
5 students (4 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2012-2013
4 students (1 first placement, 2 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2013-2014
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MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE / MISERICORDIA PLACE
Social Work Department
99 Cornish Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 1A2
Phone: 204-788-8165 / Fax: 204-779-0223
Website Address: www.misericordia.mb.ca
Agency Contact: Jane Van Dam
jvandam@miseri.winnipeg.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Barbara van der Vis, Jane Van Dam
Mandate
The Social Work Department provides professional social work service to patients/families, both
in-patient, out-patient, and ambulatory care patients, who require help with social-emotional issues
caused by, or accentuated by, illness or medical treatment.
The goal of social work intervention is to help the patient/family adjust to the imposed changes
caused by illness or treatment. By helping them identify and build upon both strengths and
capacities of themselves, their support network and environment, social work facilitates the
reaching of their maximum level of functioning.
Learning Opportunities
1. Individual, couple, and family counselling related to the social/emotional impact of a wide
variety of illnesses. Counselling roles include adjustment, resource, supportive, and crisis
counselling.
2. Liaison and referral to community resources as appropriate to meet client needs, as well as an
opportunity to provide follow-up and outreach services into the community.
3. Opportunity for group work and program development.
Supervision is provided to the student by the field instructor and assigned Department social
workers.
Unique Features
 Misericordia Health Centre currently offers services through Urgent Care, Ophthalmology,
Easy Street, and Long Term Care, including Interim and Personal Care Home Program.
 Misericordia has 3 Interim Care units for residents who are awaiting transfer to personal care
homes, as well as a personal care home with 100 beds for permanent placement.
 Misericordia is very open to students. In addition to nursing and social work students, there are
also pharmacy, dietary, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy students.
 Ongoing education sessions for health centre staff are open to students
 Students are required to participate in Misericordia Health Centre’s general orientation
program.
 Students will have an opportunity to practise social work in a geriatric care setting, with a wide
variety of client situations.
 Students will be required to meet with Health Centre’s Occupational Health department prior to
the start of placement and may be required to obtain immunizations prior to placement.
 Students will only be accepted into placement following an interview with the Field Instructor(s)
and/or Manager of Social Work. Suitability for placement at MHC will be assessed at that
time.
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Independence with appropriate measure of support
Opportunity to learn proper assessment and recording processes
Wide variety of cases with opportunity for utilizing flexibility in roles and theories
Regular meetings provide forum for support and debriefing
Excellent orientation provided
Students offered challenging client experiences
Library on premises
All staff willing to assist in enhancing the student learning experience
Opportunities given for professional development through seminars and presentations
Opportunities given to learn about the resources in the community used by the facility
Opportunity to work with both a fast-paced short term involvement as well as long term work
Some students may find it difficult to manage the fast pace and quick turnover in clients.
Interview space lacking on individual units
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1 first placement student in 2009-2010
1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
2 first placement students in 2013-2014
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MOUNT CARMEL CLINIC - ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT)
886 Main Street
Winnipeg MB R2W 5L4
Field Instructor: Lukas Maitland
Lukas@mountcarmel.ca
No description available
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
MOUNT CARMEL CLINIC - PRIMARY HEALTH
886 Main Street
Winnipeg MB R2W 5L4
Phone: 204-582-2311 / Fax: 204-582-6006
Website Address: www.mountcarmel.ca
Executive Director: Betty Edel
Agency Contact: Craig Ross, Director of Community Resources
HR Contact:
Leanna Kendall
lkendall@mountcarmel.ca
Field Instructors: Alfred Koineh, Team Leader, Multicultural Program (Ph. 204-589-9420)
askoineh@mountcarmel.ca
Andrea Baigrie, Primary Health (Ph. 204-589-9423)
andrea@mountcarmel.ca
Evelyn Agedzi, Multicultural Wellness Program (Ph. 204-589-9483)
eagedzi@mountcarmel.ca
Ala Al-Badri, Multicultural Wellness Program (Ph. 204-589-9473)
aalbadri@mountcarmel.ca
Mandate
Mount Carmel Clinic is a community health centre, located in Winnipeg's north end. Services
provided include: primary health care (holistic), Parenting Student Support Program, Sage House,
Multicultural Wellness Program, and Community Development.
Learning Opportunities
Multicultural Wellness Program: Community development and counselling for immigrants and
refugees
Parenting Student Support Program: Uses a holistic approach, systemic perspective, strengths
perspective, models of change, Aboriginal perspective, assessments, intake, networking,
collaterals, effects of colonization, residential schools, poverty, discrimination, alcohol and drug
abuse, domestic violence.
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Primary Health Care: The student(s) will have the opportunity to work on a community
interdisciplinary health team, attend MDT meetings, meet/ interview different professionals on the
team with respect to their role on the team, and learn about the policy/ mandate of Mount Carmel
Clinic. The student(s) would also be provided with the opportunity to develop the ability to provide
crisis intervention service to clients, develop a working relationship with colleagues, collaterals
and client, and communicate and engage with clients/ professionals in the clinic and other
collaterals in the community, as well as develop an awareness of community resources available
to clients and families in the community.
Student Comments
There is a lot to be learned at Mount Carmel Clinic. The variety of programs and services offers
students a wide range of goals that can act as a stepping stone for future success in the field of
Social Work. The continuous support I receive from my peers has allowed for me to be
independent in selecting the program that best reflects my learning goals and objectives. I have
focused my work in the areas of the Parenting Student Support Program, the Multicultural
Wellness Program and Hepatitis C Clinic. My field supervisor has provided me with guidance and
support during the transition from being a student to a professional. This transition can be
intimidating when taking on new roles and responsibilities, but with the strong leadership and
continuous support this transition has been a positive experience.
Recent Student Placements
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2 students (1 accelerated, 1 first placement) in 2011-2012
3 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
3 students (2 first placement, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required. It would be beneficial for the student to have a
recent and up-to-date form prior to start date of the field placement. The Agency does not
provide forms so it is the responsibility of the student to secure the forms. The Agency does
not pay for the Check.
 Criminal Record Check is required and it must be provided to the Agency prior to the start of
the field placement.
 Note: Each Program (MCW, PSSP, and PHCSW) will negotiate in more detail the
requirements of placement (vehicle, flexible hours, first year student, second year students,
Pre-Master students, etc).
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MOUNT CARMEL CLINIC - SAGE HOUSE
422 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2Y5
Phone: 204-943-6379 / Fax: 204-956-0384
Website Address: www.mountcarmel.ca
Program Manager: Tammy Reimer
treimer@mountcarmel.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
Sage House is a street women’s health, outreach and resource service which provides a wide
variety of services to women and transgenders living as women.
Sage House works towards improving the health and safety of street-involved women and
transgenders by providing them with free condoms and health education. Nursing services are
available during drop-in hours.
Outreach workers connect women with resources: education, addictions treatment, welfare,
housing, child and family support and harm reduction information.
Our drop-in house at 422 Dufferin Avenue is a welcoming, safe environment where meals,
laundry and baths are freely available and women are encouraged to explore their choices and
support each other.
Since the 1980’s, in its initial inception as P.O.W.E.R. then Street Connections and now Sage
House, many women have survived their street experiences because of the support and
resources offered at the drop-in. We are now named Sage House in honour of the Aboriginal
tradition that sage is an herb with healing power especially for women.
Learning Opportunities
 Allows students to work directly with women.
 Provides students with an opportunity to network and gather information on community
programs
 Allows students to develop special programs to deal with specific issues
 Work as part of a professional and functional team
 Help in organizing and participating of traditional culture-oriented activities
 Students have an opportunity to be involved in various recreation programs.
 Students have an opportunity to attend various community meetings and participate in inhouse training sessions.
 Allows students to work independently, with supportive supervision
 Excellent opportunity for learning about and working with diverse cultures
 Staff are supportive and take an active role in student’s learning.
 Students will develop essential professional skills as they interact with women and help design,
implement, and supervise programs.
 Students have an opportunity to develop presentation skills.
Unique Features
Bona fide requirement for eligible students to identify as female
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Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student placement in 2010-2011
Requirements of Placement
 A Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required prior to field placement. It is the
responsibility of the student to secure and pay for the forms.
 A Criminal Record Check is required prior to field placement.
 A vehicle is not required.
 Flexible work hours required (i.e., possibility of evening hours).
 We will consider first year students, second year students, concentrated or accelerated and
Pre-MSW students.
 We will consider summer students (May to August) and regular session students (September
– April).
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NATIVE WOMEN'S TRANSITION CENTRE
105 Aikens Street
Winnipeg MB R2W 4E4
Phone: 204-989-8240 / Fax: 204-586-1101
Website Address: nativewomens.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Irene Beardy
Irene_Beardy@mymts.net
Mandate
The Native Women's Transition Centre provides a safe and nurturing environment for Aboriginal
women and children who are attempting to address issues related to abuse and victimization. The
Centre provides the women with long-term support in their efforts to make positive lifestyle choices.
Learning Opportunities
Students will have an opportunity to participate in individual counselling sessions related to crisis
intervention and long-term case planning. The initial intake process allows the student to develop
and enhance assessment skills and identify needs. The Centre offers various group programs
such as family violence, sharing circles, self-care, and parenting programs. The student will have
an opportunity to co-facilitate these programs as well as suggest recommendations for the
development of groups. S/he will have an opportunity to develop an awareness of and access to
community resources through the interaction with child welfare agencies, legal, and medical
services. The weekly sharing circle provides the student with an understanding of culturally
appropriate helping models. The second stage facility, Memengwa Place, will also allow the
student to gain an awareness of a more independent living setting for women and children in need
of a safe environment.
Agency Supports
The Centre is supportive and understanding of student needs and provides guidance in helping
students develop and enhance social work skills. The student is perceived as a member of the
team and is given the opportunity to work independently under the direction of the support staff.
Unique Features
 The Centre integrates culturally-appropriate methods of helping in both the individual counselling
sessions as well as the group programs
 May require some evening work, though is understanding and accommodating of students'
needs such as child care needs and academic requirements.
Student Comments
 Being accepted and involved in staff meetings and case consultations
 Staff supportive and provide guidance in student learning
 Wide variety of learning opportunities – group facilitation, presentations, course planning
involvement
 Chance to do one-on-one counselling/encouragement to get involved and build trust with
women
 The residential setting allows the student to establish a trusting relationship with the women
who reside at the centre.
 Welcoming and supportive environment
 Acceptance of non-aboriginal student willing to learn from the women
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Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2007-2008
 1 second placement student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
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NDINAWEMAAGANAG ENDAAWAAD INC.
370 Flora Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2W 2R5
Phone: 204-586-2588 / Fax: 204-589-4086
Website Address: www.ndinawe.ca
Executive Director: Tammy Christensen
tchristensen@ndinawe.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mission Statement
Ndinawe provides programs of shelter, culture, recreation, outreach, education and support. The
mission of Ndinawe is to:
 provide a safe, nurturing home for male and female youth, ages 11 to 17, who are vulnerable
to sexual exploitation, and at risk of experiencing serious physical, emotional, or spiritual
harm.
 break the cycle of violence, poverty, homelessness, isolation or dependency that may affect
them.
 offer programs at the Youth Resource Centre for all community youth, ages 13 to 25, living
independently or with families.
 offer culturally appropriate services including residential support and outreach “on the street”
to children at risk for abuse and exploitation.
Learning Opportunities
 Depending on student’s qualifications and program space, numerous learning opportunities
may exist, including team building, problem solving, and gaining experience in this
environment with the Supervisor’s guidance.
Unique Features
 24 hour Safe House (hours of operation (3 shifts): 7am - 3pm / 3pm - 11pm / 11pm - 7am).
 Resource Centre (hours of operation: 3 pm – 11 pm Monday to Friday).
 Second stage housing facility under development.
Recent Student Placements
 3 students (1 concentrated, 1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2009-2010
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR) required upon interview, with the student responsible for
the forms and costs.
 Criminal Record Check (CRC) required upon interview, with the student responsible for the
forms and costs.
 Driver’s Abstract required upon interview, with the student responsible for the forms and costs.
 First Aid Certification required
 Access to vehicle required
 Flexible work hours required
 Must be physically fit (stairs, tobogganing, hockey, walking, basketball)
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 We will consider first and second year placements, as well as concentrated/accelerated
students for both the Regular and Summer sessions.
** Status of this placement is not known for 2014-2015.
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NEWCOMERS EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INC. (N.E.E.D.S. INC.)
251 A Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 1N8
Phone: 204-940-1260 / Fax: 204-940-1272
Website Address: www.needsinc.ca
Executive Director: Margaret von Lau
mvonlau@needsinc.ca
Agency Contact: Heather Robertson (Ph. 204-940-1268)
E-mail: heather@needsinc.ca
Field Instructors: Heather Robertson (Ph. 204-940-1268)
heather@needsinc.ca
Jennifer Tomsich (Ph. 204-940-1266)
jennifer@needsinc.ca
Mission Statement
N.E.E.D.S. Inc. was established in 1999 as non-profit charitable organization for refugees and
Immigrants. Its Mission is to provide accessible services and support to immigrant and refugee
children and youth and their families. Our GOAL is to enhance their integration into Canadian
society by providing youth with employment, education, and social recreation programs supported
by psycho-social educators.
Learning Opportunities
 To work cross-culturally with immigrant and refugee children and youth and learn about
different cultural and religious backgrounds.
 To learn about resources available within the community for immigrant and refugee youth and
families.
 To learn about the issues facing refugee and immigrant youth, such as alienation, emotional
distress, gang recruitment, educational frustration, trauma and loss.
 To integrate Social Work theory into practice and use these approaches when working with
individual participants.
 To participate in program planning, implementation, and debriefing.
 To prepare, facilitate and evaluate activities for refugee and immigrant children and youth.
 To provide individual support to refugee and immigrant youth.
 To work as part of a team and participate in Psychosocial Educator meetings.
 To participate once a month in workshops within the agency.
 To make referrals with partner agencies and follow-up on them.
Unique Features
 To interact with children, youth, and families who have just arrived in Canada.
 Be able to support refugee and immigrant children and youth in the following areas:
 School preparedness
 Crime prevention
 Homework club/computer training
 Social and recreational activities
 Mentorship
 Employment training and support
 Psychosocial Education
Past Student Comments
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 “It was an excellent experience to be exposed to a diverse group of children and youth with
different custom and religious background”
 “Staff was friendly and willing to support me when I need it”
 “It was an excellent opportunity to learn from social workers, psychiatric nurse, and
psychologist with years of experience in the field”
Recent Student Placements
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3 students (2 first placement, 1 accelerated) in 2011-2012
2 first placement students in Summer 2012
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required prior to commencing the field placement. The
Agency will provide the forms and is responsible for the check.
 Criminal Record Check is required prior to commencing the field placement. The student is
responsible for the application and the cost.
 Flexible work hours required, including morning, afternoon, and evening shifts.
 Student responsible for parking or transportation costs.
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NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS & FAMILIES
400 - 491 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 2E4
Phone: 204-786-7051 / Fax: 204-774-6468
Website Address: www.newdirections.mb.ca
Executive Director: Dr. Jennifer Frain
Agency Contact: Dr. Carolyn Peters (204-786-7051 ext 5370)
Carolyn.Peters@newdirections.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Joanne Brown, Parenting Centre (956-6560, ext 2521)
Joanne.Brown@newdirections.mb.ca
Michelle Watson, Parenting Centre (204-956-6560 ext 2520)
Michelle.Watson@newdirections.mb.ca
Chuck Groening, T.R.A.I.L.S. Program (204-786-7051 ext 5235)
Chuck.Groening@newdirections.mb.ca
Anita Posaluko, Interagency Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program
Anita.Posaluko@newdirections.mb.ca
Dylan Price, Empowering People in the Community (204-786-7051 ext 5349)
Dylan.Price@newdirections.mb.ca
Ann Ingelbeen, Community Treatment Centres (204-837-7803)
Ann.Ingelbeen@newdirections.mb.ca
Trish Elliott, Bridges Program (204-786-7051 ext 5331)
Trish.Elliott@newdirections.mb.ca
Field Supervisor: Wayne Sandler
Mandate
To develop and provide culturally responsive community-based services in response to the
identified needs of children, youth and families. New Directions offers a wide range of programs
such as: 1) work experience, education, and life skills programs for young adults, adolescent
mothers, and youth, as well as women and youth who have been sexually exploited; 2) family
therapy; in-home counselling to high-risk families, crisis intervention/brief therapy for families that
have a child who has been sexually abused by a third party offender, cross cultural outreach
services to non-Aboriginal families who have adopted Aboriginal children; 3) treatment services
for youth in care, through treatment foster care and through residential care; and 4) communitybased care for children and adults who have an intellectual disability.
Learning Opportunities
Because of the participants of clients and programs, there is a wide range of learning interests,
depending on student interests, and current abilities. Programs are multi-disciplinary and not all
have social workers employed in them or in supervisory positions. Two programs will only accept
graduate students (Family Therapy and Families Affected by Sexual Assault (F.A.S.A).
New Directions feels very positive about accepting students and has a strong commitment to
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supporting professional education. There are often students from several disciplines in placements.
Each student contracts with the placement program with regard to hours of work, specific
expectations, etc.
New Directions staff and management are supportive to students and are available to provide
supervision in a variety of ways. There are therapy rooms including play therapy and rooms with
a one-way mirror as well as audio visual equipment. Parking is available in an adjacent lot and on
the street.
There is no fixed number of students that can be accommodated. However, factors such as
availability of an approved New Directions based instructor, the interests and skill level and
needs, as well as the number of trained social work staff will vary from program to program.
Interested students are encouraged to contact Carolyn Peters if they wish to explore the
possibility of a placement in a program of the Agency.
Empowering People in the Community (EPC)
8th Floor, 491 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3B 2E4
Program Manager: Leanne Kennedy (204-786-7051 ext 5271)
Social Work contact: Dylan Price BSW, RSW
The EPC Program provides residential options and services to individuals in specialized
independent living situations, foster home placements, and to individuals who live in their family
home.
Program Objectives
To promote and facilitate community-based living situations for individuals who require extra
support due to a cognitive disability, mental health issues or neurological disorders.
Service Models
Our service approach is to provide supports to assist individuals in achieving and maintaining
independence, safety, and stability in the community. We develop person-centered plans and
resources in consultation with the individual, referring agencies, family members, and school or
day program personnel.
Program Resources include:
Foster Home Placements
E.P.C. provides individualized supports to people in supervised, peer-appropriate placements in
order to promote community inclusion.
Family Support Services
E.P.C. provides specialized supports to individuals who live with their families to promote and
enhance the stability within the family home.
Activity Groups
E.P.C. runs several weekly or monthly evening social groups, including Music Therapy Group,
Self-Advocacy Group, Aboriginal Group, Tuesday Night Group and the Deaf Group with the intent
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of providing participants with a variety of cultural and social experiences.
E.P.C. Lounge and Classroom
The program operates a lounge for E.P.C. participants. Recreational and social activities,
including movies, arts and crafts, music, life skills development, health and nutrition, are regularly
scheduled both in the lounge and out in the community.
Student Learning Opportunities
1. Bachelor of Social Work Practicum students would have the opportunity to assist the Clinical
Case Managers managing their caseloads.
2. Home assessments for purpose of licensing Foster families.
3. Opportunity to work alongside other teams: Medical (including psychiatric care), Therapists,
Justice etc.
4. Prospect of becoming familiar with American Sign Language.
5. Shared office space and access to computer.
Requirements
 Vehicle is preferred but not mandatory.
 Criminal Record check and Child Abuse record check are required.
 Student must get criminal record check themselves while agency provides Child Abuse
Registry check for free.
Deaf Support Services
New Directions has a strong connection to the Deaf community and is committed to providing
support services to Deaf individuals with special needs
Phone: 204-786-7051
Program Coordinator:
Patti Jensen
Patti.Jensen@newdirections.mb.ca
Interagency Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program
Unit 10 – 254 Stella Walk
Winnipeg MB R2W 2T3
Phone: 204-582-8658 ext. 101 / Fax: 204-586-1874
E-mail: IFASD@newdirections.mb.ca
Program Coordinator/Field Instructor:
Anita Posaluko
Anita.Posaluko@newdirections.mb.ca
Mandate
To provide services to families with children 0-6 years of age, who have been prenatally exposed
to alcohol and other substances.
Mission Statement
“To work hand in hand with families and community to address the issue of fetal alcohol
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spectrum disorder by providing thoughtful and creative services in an understanding, supportive
and nurturing manner.
Program Features
 The Interagency FASD Program works with parents and professionals to develop supportive
interventions that meet the individual needs of children, and families.
 Services are provided utilizing a strength based, culturally sensitive, non-judgmental approach
 Both parents and community agencies can make referrals to the program
 Involvement with the Program is voluntary and free of charge
The program provides
 Home-based services to families caring for children up to age 6, who have been prenatally
exposed to alcohol and other substances.
 Help in understanding the strengths and challenges of FASD
 Assistance and advocacy for families in matters of housing, childcare, daily living issues and
addictions
 Information about FASD and the sensory needs of children
 Support in accessing assessment and diagnostic services related to FASD and other
community based resources.
Consultation services include
 Information and strategies about FASD in childcare and school environments
 Workshops and training for parents and professionals
 Short term consultation for families and agencies
Toll-free FASD Information Line
 Provides confidential information and consultation to callers in Manitoba about Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder
 Provide callers information regarding FASD resources in Manitoba
Student Learning Opportunities:
 Learning Opportunities for a Social Work Practicum students depend on whether they are
fulfilling their first or last field placement
 Opportunities to learn about FASD and IFASD program services.
 Learn about resources within Winnipeg and Manitoba and how to access these services
 Job shadowing with Counselors and Sensory Integration Clinician
 Opportunities to observe and assess children in various environments
 Become familiar with advocacy and support services provided to families
 Work collaboratively with other professionals and service providers
 Opportunity to observe the FASD diagnostic process
 May have opportunity to manage a small caseload
 Opportunity to field calls received on the Toll free Information Line
 Supervision and case consultation provided
 Opportunity to co-facilitate presentations/workshops
Requirements
 Vehicle is preferred but not mandatory.
 Criminal Record check and Child Abuse record check are required.
 Student must get criminal record check themselves while agency provides Child Abuse
Registry check for free.
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Parenting Centre
3rd floor 321 McDermot Ave
Coordinator: Cathie Gold
Field Instructor: Joanne Brown (Ph. 204-956-6560 ext 2521)
Michelle Watson, Parenting Centre (204-956-6560 ext 2520)
The Parenting Centre supports families with younger children (birth-12). Services include
counselling for families (both in the community and at the Centre), family therapy, and parenting
groups that focus on a variety of topics of importance to young families.
The Parenting Centre believes that strong communities create strong families and is committed
ensuring that front line social workers have the opportunity to develop skills, and experience in
working with families who struggle with a variety of challenges.
The model of service provision at the Parenting Centre is flexible, and is designed to reflect and
meet the changing needs of families who use our services.
Bachelor of Social Work practicum students would have the opportunity to carry a small
caseload from intake until the completion of their practicum in April; the case would then be
closed or transferred. Office space and meeting space is provided to the student. As the need
arises, various groups will be offered to children or parents and students may wish to initiate or co
facilitate groups with senior staff present to assist. This is a strong clinical practicum with an
opportunity for students to videotape their work, receive education and feedback around their
work, and to observe seasoned staff through a one way mirror. This placement is more suitable
for a second field placement experience.
Requirements of Placement
Students must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. We
also require a formal job interview with the student to determine if the student and the position will
fit together well, what requirements the student may have of the placement, and to do a reference
check on the student.
Student Comments
 Supportive staff, staff attentive to meeting students’ needs
 Rewarding experience
 Informal approach in working with participants
Treatment Resources and Individualized Supports (T.R.A.I.L.S.)
Field Instructor: Chuck Groening (Ph. 204-786-7051 ext 5235)
T.R.A.I.L.S. is a program of New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families. The
T.R.A.I.L.S. program uses a clinical case management format to provide treatment foster care,
individualized placements and supported independent living for high needs children and youth.
Each child referred to the program is assessed individually with a treatment plan proposal
outlining the goals and objectives of the placement. We work in conjunction with the broader
systems to define and address the needs of each individual child and family and plan accordingly.
As a result, each home, supported independent living situation and/or group setting has a unique
flavor to it.
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Student Learning Opportunities
1. Providing home assessments for the purpose of licensing foster families.
2. Developing an understanding of the child welfare system.
3. Access to clinical consultation with other members of the clinical case management team.
This includes an opportunity to research, develop and provide instruction in a self chosen area
of social work.
4. Being able to work alongside social workers, participating and assisting in the daily
supervision of foster homes and foster children.
5. An opportunity to participate and develop training workshops for foster parents and support
staff.
6. Close supervision in a friendly and creative atmosphere.
7. Participate in a learning contract that involves understanding how to apply theory to practice.
Unique Features
 Office and computer space available.
Requirements
 Vehicle is preferred but not mandatory.
 Criminal Record check and Child Abuse record check and confidentiality agreement are
required. Student must get criminal record check themselves while agency provides Child
Abuse Registry check for free.
 Flexible hours, though most will be during day hours.
 A Driver’s Abstract must be provided if student is using their vehicle. This is the student’s
responsibility to obtain and pay for.
 Preference given to second placement or concentrated student.
Recent Student Placements at New Directions
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2 second placement student in Summer 2011
6 students (3 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 concentrated, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2011-2012
1 Pre-MSW student in Summer 2012
3 first placement students in 2012-2013
5 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 concentrated, 1 accelerated, 1 PreMSW) in 2013-2014
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NINE CIRCLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
705 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3G 0X2
Phone: 204-940-6000 / Fax: 204-940-6027
Website Address: www.ninecircles.ca
E-mail: ninecircles@ninecircles.ca
Agency Contact: Tara Carnochan
tcarnochan@ninecircles.ca
Field Instructor: Marie Baffoe (Ph. 204-940-6042)
mbaffoe@ninecircles.ca
Mandate
Nine Circles Community Health Centre (NCCHC) is a community-based, multifaceted, primary
health centre that provides advocacy, care, treatment, and support for people living with HIV/AIDS,
those at-risk for HIV/AIDS, as well as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirited persons;
and is committed to the prevention of HIV and STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) by means of
education, research, and up-to-date information and treatment.
Learning Opportunities
This placement will focus on client advocacy, community development, and case management.
Students would work closely with the Long-Term Social Support Coordinator, as part of the Health
Promotion and Outreach Team in providing one-on-one advocacy on a variety of issues. Issues
would include, but are not limited to welfare (Employment and Income Assistance), Employment
Insurance, Canada Pension Plan (Disability benefits), Citizenship & Immigration Canada and
individuals from the immigrant/refugee population living with HIV/AIDS, Child and Family
Services, housing, employment and access to health services. Students would gain diverse skills
from working with a large range of people. This practicum placement would be well-suited for
students with some practical social work-related experience.
This is an ideal placement for students looking for a community agency that works from an
integrated model of service. Students should be very open to all sorts of people and experiences.
This placement requires students to work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors,
nurses, mental health therapists, social support workers and outreach workers.
Student Requirements
Access to a vehicle is preferable, but not necessary. Some evening work may be required, but
this is negotiable. Prior practical social work-related experience is strongly recommended.
Student should be open to a diverse range of experiences.
Student Reactions
“My experience with Nine Circles has been positive and at times emotionally challenging.
Understanding the importance of confidentiality and self-care is key. Working with a
multidisciplinary team has provided me with some valuable knowledge and it has also allowed me
to integrate theory into practice. I feel that my professional development has improved
significantly in the short period that I have been here and I look forward to developing a strong work
ethic. Nine Circles is a place where you can learn so much from individuals who are HIV positive
and it gives you the chance to test your personal and professional development.”
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Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2009-2010
*Status for field placements in 2013-2014 not known.
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NORTH END WOMEN’S CENTRE INC.
394 Selkirk Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2M2
Phone: 204-589-7347 / Fax: 204-586-9476
Website Address: www.newcentre.org
E-mail: info@newcinc.org
Executive Director: Heather Leeman
heather@newc.mb.ca
Field Supervisors: Tammy Hansen, Addictions Manager
Nina Condo, Counselling Manager
Vision
Women in charge of their own lives
Mission Statement
The North End Women’s Centre is a community-based organization that provides women with
support, knowledge, and opportunity as they move forward on their journey towards
independence and a healthier lifestyle.
Mandate
We meet our mandate by providing supportive information and referral services, group and
individual counseling, addictions continuing recovery program, drop-in with a community access
phone, educational workshops, support groups, resource materials, referral community
development projects, community economic development programs, transitional and second
stage housing units, basic need provision, advocacy, volunteer opportunities, and support to
other community agencies.
The North End Women’s Centre is an excellent student placement for women who are interested in
helping women. Our philosophy is “If Mom’s okay, the kids will be okay.”
Learning Opportunities
The student would have the opportunity to participate in individual and/or group counselling of
women on issues regarding physical/mental abuse, alcohol/substance abuse, housing, clothing,
and food needs, healthy relationships, anger management, grief and loss, past/present sexual
abuse, and depression. The student may also practice/develop skills in intake and assessment,
public speaking, time management, computer skills, resource coordination/development,
documentation, and participate in our staff meetings and bi-weekly counselling team meetings.
The Centre is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on
Fridays.
Unique Features
The North End Women’s Centre accepts only female students. The Centre’s staff is comprised of
women only.
Recent Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2006-2007
1 first placement student in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in 2012-2013
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) check upon commencement.
herself.
 Criminal Record Check required upon commencement
 Regular and summer students welcome
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The student has to secure it
NORTH POINT DOUGLAS WOMEN’S CENTRE
221 Austin Street
Winnipeg, MB R2W 3M8
Phone: 204-947-0321 / Fax: 204-957-8978
Website Address: northpointdouglaswomenscentre.org
Field Instructor: To be determined
Field Supervisor: Jess Lambrecht (Ph. 204-947-0321)
jess@npdwc.org
Mandate
The NPD Women’s Centre is a community based women’s resource centre. It was formed in
1999 to address issues of poverty and other issues affecting women’s lives.
Vision Statement:
A safe, healthy, vibrant community for women and families in which all forms of violence against
women are addressed by engaging the community in prevention and remediation strategies.
Mission Statement:
The North Point Douglas Women’s Centre exists to create opportunities for women to develop
their potential and engage fully as citizens in their community.
Unique Features
The Centre operates a drop-in six days a week. Week hours between 10 and 3 are for women
only, and their children. Earlier morning, late afternoon and Saturday hours are ‘open’ offering
some services to local men as well as regular services to women and children. Partnerships with
a variety of agencies extend the services available at the Centre.
Student Learning Opportunities
 Working in the Drop-In providing support, information and advocacy as required.
 Working with staff to plan and deliver programs at the Drop-in.
 Working with partners on a variety of initiatives at the Centre that may include employment,
mediation services, community safety or health programming. Students are encouraged to
identify an area of interest pursuant to their learning goals.
 Involvement in partner development within the neighbourhood and with city wide resources.
 Community economic development in relation to safety initiatives including working with youth
in the community.
Agency Supports for Students
 The Agency encourages independence in the social work role and ED and workers will
provide orientation, supervision, consultation and support.
 Staff in general are very supportive of students
Previous Student Placement
 1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
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 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 This placement is generally limited to women students.
 Child Abuse Registry check and Criminal Record check required within six months of start of
placement. Forms are provided by Agency and Agency will pay cost of both. Must be sent in
prior to placement.
 Vehicle not required
 Hours of placement are generally 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some evening and Saturday hours
may be negotiated.
 First year, second year, concentrated, Pre-MSW students welcome
 Regular session students, summer placements
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NORWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH - A WOMAN’S PLACE / IMMIGRANT
WOMEN’S COUNSELLING SERVICES
200 – 323 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 2C1
Website Address: www.norwesthealth.ca
Agency Contact: Kim Storeshaw, Director (Ph. 204-940-1966)
kstoreshaw@norwesthealth.ca
Mandate
NorWest Community Health provides treatment/counselling for women who have been or are
currently in abusive relationships.
This Family Violence Program includes crisis intervention and long term counselling for women who
have suffered childhood trauma. Advocacy concerning child welfare, housing, and welfare is also
offered.
NorWest provides support groups on topics of domestic violence, assertiveness training, self
esteem and anger release. The NorWest Family Violence Program works on the premise of
keeping oneself in harmony and balance looking at the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical
parts of an individual. The family violence program focuses on empowerment, i.e., realistic goal
setting and problem-solving techniques.
“A Woman’s Place – Domestic Violence Support and Legal Services”, is a program of
NorWest Community Health and is located in central Winnipeg. This program provides legal and
support services as well as group facilitation to abused women in Manitoba through partnerships
with Legal Aid and support from Manitoba Justice and Family Services and Housing.
For a student placement with “A Woman’s Place”, transportation is needed. Learning
opportunities include knowledge of the legal system, protection orders, and criminal and family
law issues.
Recent Student Placements for A Woman’s Place include:
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1 concentrated student in 2007-2008
1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
1 second placement student in 2012-2013
2 concentrated students in 2013-2014
Immigrant Women’s Counselling Services (Ph. 204-940-2172 / Fax: 204-940-1971) is another
program of NorWest Community Health, mandated to assist immigrant women, with a primary
focus on immigrant and refugee women in abusive situations.
Learning opportunities for Immigrant Women’s Counselling Services include:
 A wide range of learning experiences including individual counselling, group work, and
opportunities to learn within a multidisciplinary team
 An open forum for learning
 Opportunities to learn within a cross-cultural approach
Recent Student Placements for Immigrant Women’s Counselling Services:
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
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 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
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Flexibility in field placement
Many opportunities to link field with practice
Space limited
No winter plug-ins for cars
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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
development and administration, among others. This is not a clinical setting.
Students are given opportunities to innovate and express preferences or to work in innovative
settings where a field placement structure has not existed previously. Students act as,
advocates, planners, group facilitators, and outreach workers, among other roles.
Agency Supports
Our Community Development department works as a team and therefore offers a lot of support to
one another and students. We will organize weekly check-ins with supervisor to ensure student
is comfortable with placement and is challenged and supported effectively. It also gives student
the opportunity for feedback to NorWest. We also appreciate and encourage our students to be
flexible, independent learners who can take initiative.
Recent Student Placements
NorWest’s Mental Health worker can take up to two students per year. (See WRHA Community
Mental Health Program).
 2 students (1 concentrated, 1 first placement) in 2007-2008
 2 concentrated students in 2008-2009
 1 accelerated student in 2009-2010
Requirements of Placement
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Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. It is the responsibility for the
student to attain. (NorWest will reimburse for these costs.)
Vehicle not required but highly beneficial
Shifts are generally daytime hours with the exception of programs or special events. Some
days will generally end about 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
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Will consider any regular session student (1st, 2nd, concentrated, or Pre-MSW student). Nor
West will interview all applicants and will select only those who appear to be a good fit with
the agency.
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NOVA HOUSE INC.
Phone: 204-482-7882
Website Address: http//www:novahouse.ca
E-mail: anna@novahouse.ca
Executive Director: Anna Pazdzierski
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
 To provide women and children in the Interlake and North Eastman region with facilities,
programs and a continuum of service to protect and empower them against all forms of
domestic violence.
 To create an awareness through public education of the abuse of women in our society.
Learning Opportunities
 Work with staff in a 24/7 shelter setting providing counselling and supports in a feminist
environment
 Develop counselling skills
 Be introduced to data collection and appropriate documentation of counselling contact reports
 Understand the relationship between theory and practice
 Gain awareness and exposure to other social service resources; mental health, income
assistance, child and family services, social housing
Unique Features
Working directly with women and children exposed to intimate partner violence.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required six months prior to commencement of field
placement. Nova House will provide and submit the forms, and pay for the cost.
 Criminal Record Check is required six months prior to commencement of field placement.
 A vehicle is not required.
 Flexible work hours are required for at least 2 evening shifts. All other shifts are daytime shifts
(9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Shifts can be adjusted to student needs.
 Nova House will consider all students in regular and summer session.
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OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE
Unit 100 – 346 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3C 0C3
Phone: 204-988-7440 / Fax: 204-988-7472
Website Address: www.childrensadvocate.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Denise Wadsworth (Ph. 204-988-7440)
dwadsworth@childrensadvocate.mb.ca
Mandate
The Office of the Children’s Advocate is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislative
Assembly. The role of the officers within is to represent the rights, interests, and viewpoint of
children and youth who are receiving, or should be receiving, services as prescribed under The
Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act. The OCA’s jurisdiction extends throughout
Manitoba.
Student Learning Opportunities
As a social work student in Field placement, your role is to complete intake, assess service needs,
and provide brief service to the cases assigned. As well, you will make referrals to other
programs as client need dictates and complete case closures/summaries and termination of
services as appropriate. Due to the depth and intensity of our role, the student should be a final
year student. This placement would best suit a student with prior child welfare experience or
should be familiar with The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act prior to beginning
her/his field placement. The student will be given the opportunity to attend meetings with other
professionals pertaining to specific cases and shadow the officers. Students may be provided an
opportunity to represent the OCA as a member on various committees. Students may also be
requested to research specific areas related to our Mandate, and/or prepare a briefing report for
the Children’s Advocate.
All staff are very approachable and the student is welcome to ask and/or share ideas, consultation,
and feedback. Lastly, supervision is provided to ensure that the student remains on track. An onsite
library is available to the student.
Recent Student Placements
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2 second placement students in 2005-2006
1 second placement student in Summer 2006
1 accelerated student in 2011-2012
1 second placement student in Summer 2013
1 second placement student in 2013-2014
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OGIJIITA PIMATISWIN KINAMATWIN
583 Ellice Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 1Z7
Ph. 204-297-5856
Website Address: www.secouncil.ca/en/marketplace/ogijiita-pimatiswin-kinamatwin-inc-opk
Executive Director: Larry Morrissette
Field Instructor: Larry Morrissette
Mandate
OPK’s mandate is to provide employment, education, basic life skills training, and social support
for at risk Aboriginal ex-offenders and Aboriginal youth. The project began in 2001 and was
incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit organization.
Currently, OPK has two lead carpenters and one lead hand who are working with 9 trainees. OPK
has worked with many former gang members. The crew has a relationship with Dakota Ojibway
Tribal Council (DOTC) doing housing renovation of DOTC’s aboriginal housing units. A key
outcome of the program is that no participant has been arrested on a gang-related or gangmotivated charge or for planned or organized criminal activity.
Previous Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT
2nd Floor, 352 Donald St.
Winnipeg MB R3B 2H8
Phone: 204-925-3490 / Fax: 204-925-3499
Website Address: www.ofe.ca
General Manager: Shawn Mahoney
Field Instructor(s): To be determined
Mandate/Mission Statement
Opportunities for Employment is a faith-based organization that exists to equip individuals to
achieve greater independence by pursuing and maintaining meaningful employment. Services
include: identifying skills and vocational interests, job specific training, developing résumés and
interview skills, job finding assistance and post-employment support. OFE also operates House
of Opportunities, which is a community outreach program located at 561 Ellice Ave.
Learning Opportunities
Students will work together with an OFE staff member to assist program participants in a number
of areas including:
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 Developing assessment skills by participating in intake assessments
 Developing facilitation skills through the development and delivery of workshops
 Sharpening counselling skills by providing one-on-one supportive consultation that assists
participants in the process of finding and securing employment
 Assisting in the preparation of résumés and cover letters
 Conducting mock interviews and providing feedback to participants
 Developing awareness of community resources to address employment barriers
Student Comments
"My experience and learning at OFE has exceeded my learning goals and expectations, all within
a warm and graceful environment. It truly was a fabulous experience."
“OFE is very supportive and provides many opportunities for learning. Students are respected
and treated as part of OFE team. They work with culturally diverse people from different age
groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. OFE values new ideas and encourages students to
think of innovative ways to improve programs.”
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2007-2008
 1 second placement student in 2008-2009
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is not required.
Criminal Record Check is required within one week prior to start
A vehicle is not required.
Regular work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Agency will consider all students in regular and summer session.
Agency will consider all students in the regular and summer sessions. Preference will be given to
concentrated students.
** The status of this placement is unknown for the upcoming year.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE INC.
1070 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G OS3
Phone: 957-5113 / Fax: 786-0109
Website Address: www.ofii.ca
Executive Director: Rick Rennpferd
Field Supervisors: Shannon McClelland (Ph. 204-786-0103)
smcclelland@ofii.ca
Rick Rennpferd (Ph. 204-786-0100)
rrennpferd@ofii.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate or Mission Statement
Opportunities for Independence, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development
and delivery of community-based programs specifically geared towards developmentally disabled
/ special needs male and female adolescents and adults who are in conflict with the criminal
justice system, or are at risk of becoming in conflict due to illegal behaviours.
Learning Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to work in one or more of the agency’s programs. These
include Residential Treatment Centres, Adaptive Skills program – Drop In Centre, Community
Support Program, Clinical Case management, Therapy and Healing.
Unique Features (if appropriate)
The team-based environment gives students a very well supported opportunity to participate in a
client-centered wrap-around treatment and training program. Students will have the opportunity to
participate in a modified therapeutic community that develops strong client interaction skills,
promotes strong professional boundary development, and introduces students to a variety of
creative techniques.
Student Comments
Past students have commented on the positive working environment and unique learning
opportunities they have had through the agency, as well as the opportunities made available for
continuing advancement in their career through meeting and interacting with a variety of other
agencies and government programs. Students have also positively commented on the training
made available to them through the agency during placement.
Previous Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to commencement of field placement. It is
the responsibility of the student to secure the forms and pay the cost of the CAR Check
 Criminal Record Check required prior to commencement of field placement.
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 Other requirements: Valid C.P.R. and First Aid certificate (provided by agency); a valid driver’s
license and current driver’s transcript and appropriate current vehicle registration ($2 million
liability coverage); NVCI / ASIST ( provided by agency); applicable references
 Vehicle not required, but would be useful
 Field schedules can be arranged to meet student’s needs
 2nd placement, concentrated/accelerated, and Pre-MSW students considered
 Both Regular and Summer students considered
OSBORNE HOUSE
P.O. Box 397
Winnipeg MB R3C 2H6
Website Address: www.osbornehouse.shelternet.ca
Executive Director: Barbara Judt
Field Instructor: Cheryl Wildeman (Ph: 204-942-7373 ext 225) Non-Residential Supervisor
cwildeman@osbornehouse.ca
On-site Supervisor: Darlene Sutherland
dsutherland@osbornehouse.ca
Mandate
Osborne House empowers women and their children, who are experiencing domestic abuse, by
providing them with a safe and supportive environment through residential and non residential
programs and services.
Learning Opportunities
As part of a student practicum, students are required to participate in the Prevention of Domestic
Violence Volunteer Training Program. This volunteer program introduces students to the
fundamentals of domestic violence. Students will learn about the prevalence and dynamics of
domestic violence, to appreciate the impact of the exposure to domestic violence has upon
women and children, and how to intervene appropriately in domestic violence. Students will
receive orientation to all shelter programs such as the 24 hour crisis line, counselling programs,
the children’s program, follow-up services, and the women’s open support group.
Unique Features
 Provides short-term emergency shelter services for women and their children experiencing
domestic violence.
 Osborne house provides crisis intervention, counseling, information, and referrals on a 24
hour, 7 day a week basis. The crisis line also provides public awareness, education, and
referrals to the general public.
Student Comments
 Osborne House staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
 Lots of opportunity to assist women and children affected by family violence.
 The volunteer program is fun. I had the opportunity to co - facilitate a training session.
Recent Student Placements
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 2 second placement students in 2007-2008
 1 second placement student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2011-2012
Students are vitally important to enhance the services to women and children.
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) is required one month prior to commencement of field placement.
The CAR is available through the field placement instructor. The CAR is completed by the
student and submitted by the field instructor at no cost to the student.
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PARK MANOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
301 Redonda Street
Winnipeg MB R2C 1L7
Phone: 204-222-3251 / Fax: 204-222-3237
Website Address: www.parkmanor.ca
Interim CEO/CFO: Ken Reimche
Field Instructor: Julie Perry, BSW, Director of Social Services
204-222-3251
jperry@parkmanor.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
Park Manor Personal Care Home is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church,
An appointed board provides governance oversight to the operations of this facility which strives
to provide access to quality health care. Its vision is to be known as home where people place
their trust, are offered high quality care within a comfortable and caring environment. Current
capacity includes up to 100 residents in 44 private, 20 semi-private and 4 four-bed rooms. Park
Manor strives to provide an atmosphere as close to that of home by allowing residents to
personalize their rooms to the greatest extent possible. Park Manor complies with all Province of
Manitoba legislation and regulations pertaining to health care facilities. All residents and staff
meals are cooked on the premises. Park Manor is located in the Transcona area of Winnipeg.
Learning Opportunities
 Social work students are part of an interdisciplinary team and will learn about the Winnipeg
Regional Health Authority standards and procedures in addition to assisting with transitioning
of residents to and from hospital;
 Students gain an understanding of the social work assessment and intervention process
relative to this population group; and
 Students have the opportunity to support and counsel residents and their families and to
attend relevant meetings such as Intake Sessions, Care Conferences and staff meetings.
Unique Features
 Vehicle not required
 Parking available if required
 Regular working hours required
Previous Student Placements
 1 first placement Distance Delivery student
Requirements of Placement
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Criminal Record Check required (completed less than six months prior to commencement of
placement
WRHA Immunization Requirements?
First or second field placement students welcome
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PEGUIS CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES
Winnipeg Office
Unit 1 – 1349 Border St.
Winnipeg MB R3H 0N1
Phone: 204-632-5404 / Fax: 204-632-7226
Website Address: www.peguiscfs.org
Executive Director: Clemene Hornbrook, BSW
Field Instructors: Pam Burka-Kent, Erin Knight, Patricia Kakegabon, Lisa Valen
No description available.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
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PORTAGE FAMILY ABUSE PREVENTION CENTRE
Box 1541
Portage la Prairie MB R1N 3P3
Phone: 204-239-5234 / Fax: 204-239-6710
Website Address: www.abuseprevention.ca
Executive Director and Field Instructor: Joyce Shrader
director@abuseprevention.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
To provide intervention and prevention services for women and children impacted by domestic
abuse.
Description not available.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2007-2008
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PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION
152 Broadway Street
P.O. Box 77
Pilot Mound MB R0G 1P0
Website Address: www.prairiespirit.mb.ca
Superintendent: Don Hurton
Student Services Administrators: Cheryl Dyer-Vigier and Leslie Norrie
Field Instructors: Lisa Clouston
lclouston@prspirit.ca
Natasha Baker
nbaker@prspirit.ca
Mission Statement
The Prairie Spirit School Division’s mission is “to provide education in a safe and respectful
environment for all learners to create a bright and global future.” The PSSD is located in rural
southern Manitoba, and consists of farming and small town communities, a First Nation reserve,
and many Hutterite communities. The school social workers support the students, families,
school teams, and outside agencies in helping student develop to the best of their abilities.
Learning Opportunities
 Working directly with school-aged children and their families
 Gaining skills in assessment and intervention
 Helping students and families with normal life issues such as grief and loss, economic
hardship, cultural isolation, new immigrant issues, depression, autism, learning disabilities,
physical disabilities, parent/teen conflict, anxiety, etc.
 Participation in school inservices and other professional development
 Participation in team and divisional meetings
 Working in partnership with staff and other clinicians
 Helping to deliver parenting support and other preventive interventions
 Gaining awareness of diverse rural lifestyles and cultures
Recent Student Placements
No previous students have been placed in this school division; however, there has been previous
field instruction and supervision by staff members.
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Check required prior to
commencement of field placement. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the forms at
their own expense.
 A pledge of confidentiality will be provided for students to sign within the first week of
placement.
 Use of a vehicle is required.
 Flexible work hours required
 First placement, second placement, concentrated, and Pre-MSW students in the Regular
session will be considered.
 Having an understanding or openness to diverse cultural backgrounds]having a sense of
humour and an ability to work both independently and as a team
*Not available for field placements in 2014-2015.
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RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTRE (RRC)
(Serving Winnipeg’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Two-Spirit Communities)
170 Scott St.
Winnipeg, MB R3L 0L3
Phone: 204-474-0212 / Fax: 204-478-1160
Website Address: www.rainbowresourcecentre.org
Field Instructor: Sarah Paquin (Ph. 204-284-9091)
sarahp@rainbowresourcecentre.org
Field Supervisor: Dianna Grywinski
diannag@rainbowresourcecentre.org
Mandate
The Rainbow Resource Centre is the central community-service organization for Manitoba’s gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirit communities. Established in 1973, the Rainbow
Resource Centre works to achieve the full inclusion of LGBTT persons within Canadian society.
The Rainbow Resource Centre subscribes to the belief that knowledge begets understanding,
that education provides the basis for inclusion and acceptance of sexual and gender minorities.
Learning Opportunities
The Rainbow Resource Centre offers a wide range of learning opportunities – drop-in and shortterm counselling; peer support and/or coordination and training of phone line volunteers with the
Centre’s Information/Peer Support Line; workshop participation and facilitation; fundraising and/or
proposal writing; planning and facilitation within Peer Project for Youth (PPY), the Centre’s youth
program; networking with community organizations through community committee/event
involvement as a Rainbow Resource Centre representative.
The Rainbow Resource Centre has two social workers on staff (one MSW, one BSW) who
provide supervision and field instruction, in addition to a Field Placement supervisor. The Centre
has an on-site library and has extensive professional and non-professional resources.
Unique Features
As the Rainbow Resource Centre is the only resource centre of its kind in Manitoba, we house a
wide range of programs and resources. We are open to students who are creative and driven to
actualizing their educational goals with the assistance of agency supports. The Centre provides a
flexible learning environment where students can adapt their placement to their learning needs. We
welcome ideas and are willing to be flexible in working to provide opportunities students seek in
their professional development. Some evening work will be required at various times throughout
the placement.
Student Comments
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Parking/bus routes - easily accessible for students
Open and supportive supervision
Chance to explore different areas of social work (clinical work, policy, volunteer development,
counselling, program development)
 The placement is great for someone with initiative and someone who is self-directed. It may
not work well for someone who requires constant supervision and direction.
 Excellent opportunity to explore glbtt community and social work contacts within the
community
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Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in Summer 2011
 2 first placement students in 2011-2012
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
Open to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, or an ally (GLBTT positive) student;
accepted by interview and agreement.
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RED RIVER COLLEGE
Aboriginal Student Support & Community Relations
F 214 2055 Notre Dame Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3H 0J9
Website Address: www.rrc.mb.ca
Manager: April Krahn (Ph. 204-632-2183)
akrahn@rrc.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Tamara Dicks (Ph. 204-632-2418)
tdicks@rrc.mb.ca
Mandate/Mission Statement
The Aboriginal Student Support & Community Relations Department offers supports and services
to Aboriginal students across the College by working cooperatively with the students, their
families, staff, industry partners, elders, and community members.
Learning Opportunities
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Working with students of all age ranges (18-65)
Community development
Workshop facilitation
Networking
Participating in traditional activities
Resource gathering
Consultation with other departments (health centre, security, exam accommodation, student
services department)
 Working with the student and their families
 Statistics collection
Agency Supports
Work directly with Aboriginal Student Support centre team, ACCESS counsellors, Red River
College’s Student Services staff and the manager of Aboriginal Student Support and Community
Relations.
Unique Features
Excellent opportunity to work with our Elders-in-Residence.
Recent Student Placements
 1 partial first placement in 2007
 1 first placement student in 2008-2009
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) and Criminal Record Checks are required one month prior to
placement. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the forms and pay the cost of the
checks.
 A vehicle is not required.
 Agency will consider first and second placement students for the regular session.
*Not available for field placements in 2013-2014.
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RESOURCE ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH (RAY)
125 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 2B5
Phone: 204-783-5617 / Fax: 204-775-4988
Website Address: www.rayinc.ca
Executive Director: Kelly Homes
Field Instructor: To be determined
On-site Supervisor: Erica Chatelain (Ph. 204-783-5617 ex 205)
echatelain@rayinc.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
As noted in their website description, “RaY is a non-profit street-level agency working with streetentrenched and homeless youth up to the age of 29. RaY is non-judgmental and non-partisan,
employing a harm reduction approach to all interactions with youth in need. To provide youth
with what they need, on their terms, to better their lives.”
Learning Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas:
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Working with street-involved youth with multiple barriers to employment and housing stability
Advocacy with regards to multiple systems
Referrals
One-on-one support
Emergency service delivery
Crisis stabilization
Action planning
Street outreach
Pre-employment training
Mental health and addiction support work
Unique Features
RaY is an open environment and is non-mandated meaning all youth choosing to participate in
programming. All service delivery and program participation is self-directed and on the youth’s
terms.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in 2011-2012
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required – Responsibility of student to secure forms and
pay for check
Criminal Record Check required. Responsibility of student to secure forms
Some evening and weekend shifts may be required
All students will be considered. RaY reserves the right to deny any and all applicants if a fit is
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not found
*Not available for field placements in 2013-2014
RED RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DIVISION
Student Services
233 Main Street North
Morris, Manitoba
Phone: 204-746-2312 ext. 252 / Fax: 204-746-2317
Website Address: www.rrvsd.ca
Contact Person: Melissa Beer, B.S.W.
mbeer@rrvsd.ca
Field Instructors: Melissa Beer, Michelle Cadieux
Mission Statement
The Red River Valley School Division, with the support of parents and the community, strives to
provide a learning environment that will allow our youth an opportunity to achieve to their highest
potential in a global environment.
Learning Opportunities
The Red River Valley School Division Student Services team offers an opportunity to work as part
of a multi-disciplinary team within an educational environment. The Student Services department
offers clinical services to children, youth and families. The goal of social work services is to meet
the social and emotional needs of the students and families attending the schools throughout the
division.
Red River Valley Student Services will allow a prospective student to have hands on learning
experiences while working under a qualified School Social Work Clinician. The prospective
student will have an opportunity to develop direct clinical service clinical and consultation skills.
This could include direct case management, individual work with students and families, as well as
small group work and classroom based groups. The student will also have an opportunity to
become familiar with outside agencies and learn skills as a liaison between home, school and
other social service agencies. The Social Work student will have the opportunity to be part of a
school team as well as a divisional clinical team.
Previous Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check are required.
A vehicle is required and no travel allowance is provided.
We will consider Pre-MSW or concentrated students for the regular session.
Related social work experience or educational background would be an asset.
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RIVER EAST TRANSCONA SCHOOL DIVISION
STUDENT SERVICES UNIT- Polson
491 Munroe Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2K 1H5
Phone: (204) 669-5643 ext. 2484 / Fax: (204) 669-9230
Website Address: www.retsd.mb.ca
Contact Person: Gail Bryant, M.S.W., R.S.W.
E-mail: gbryant@retsd.mb.ca
Learning Opportunities
The Student Service Unit-Polson (SSUP) is an educational support service agency providing
specialized help for school aged children. The SSUP offers its services to children and their
families through school-based, multi-discipline teams throughout the Division. The teams may
include but are not limited to social workers, reading clinicians, speech and language clinicians,
occupational therapists and psychologists, who are concerned with the educational, social, and
emotional needs of school-age children.
The Student Services Unit-Polson will attract students that are looking to enhance their clinical
skills expertise while working in a school based setting. A social work student at the SSUP is
placed with a well-qualified and experienced school social worker. The student ordinarily has the
opportunity of managing their own caseload, working directly with children individually, in groups,
and in the classroom. The student usually works with families, teachers and other school
personnel, and may be involved with social service agencies and other community resources on
behalf of a child and his/her family.
The SSUP encourages the participation of social work students in the staff and discipline meetings,
and in any relevant professional development programs.
Student Comments
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“Appreciated the encouragement to go out and gather information from other relevant
agencies, increased our knowledge base of community supports for students and families”
“Very supportive team, no two days are the same, opportunity for personal and professional
development. I am very thankful to have completed my placement in the River East
Transcona School Division”
“A wonderful opportunity to enhance skills in multiple areas including: individual counseling,
group development and facilitation, managing your own case load, and various opportunities
for professional development. Few other places will provide a student with an opportunity to
work with a multi-disciplinary team and gain experience in multiple areas. A fabulous and one
of a kind field placement”
“A fantastic placement with diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth. This
placement offers great supervision and guidance as well a chance to work collaboratively with
several other disciplines and agencies. This placement also develops skills relevant to many
other social work settings. Thoroughly enjoyed my time at River East Transcona School
Division”
Previous Student Placements
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4 students (2 first placement, 2 concentrated) in 2011-2012
2 students (1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
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2 concentrated students in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check are required.
A vehicle is required and no travel allowance is provided.
We will consider Pre-MSW, second year or concentrated students for the regular session.
Related social work experience or educational background would be an asset.
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RIVERSIDE LIONS ESTATES AND RIVERSIDE LIONS SENIORS RESIDENCE
180 Worthington Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2M 1S4
Website Address: www.riversidelions.mb.ca
Executive Director: Laura Devlin
Field Instructor: Laura Devlin (Ph. 204-255-8940 ext 2228)
ldevlin@riversidelions.mb.ca
Field Supervisor: Elizabeth Pontanos
Mandate
Riverside Lions Seniors Residence and Riverside Lions Estates, located side by side in the St.
Vital community, provide a range of services to residents. The Riverside Lions Seniors
Residence is an apartment building for older adults and includes 48 supportive housing suites for
persons with early stage dementia and 27 assisted living suites for adults. Riverside Lions
Estates is an independent living building for older adults and for persons with disabilities.
Learning Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to undertake a number of social work related activities
including counselling, assessment, referral and group work.
Unique Features
Field placement is located on the corner of Worthington Avenue and St. Anne’s Road, in close
proximity to regular bus routes. Students are not required to have a vehicle but free parking is
available for students.
Recent Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2011-2012
1 first placement student in Summer 2012
2 first placement students in 2012-2013
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Up-to-date Criminal Record Check is required to commencement of field placement.
A vehicle is not required.
Regular work hours are offered.
All levels of students will be considered.
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RIVERVIEW HEALTH CENTRE
1 Morley Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3L 2P4
Website Address: www.riverviewhealthcentre.com
Agency Contact: Mardi Baydak (Ph. 204-478-6280)
mbaydak@rhc.mb.ca
Field Instructors:
Mardi Baydak
Kristie Peters Ph. 204-478-6206 / kpeters@rhc.mb.ca
Jackie Sproule Ph 204-478-6255 / jsproule@rhc.mb.ca
Sandra Egi Ph: 204-478-6387 / segi@rhc.mb.ca
Linda Hilash Ph: 204-478-6241 / lhilash@rhc.mb.ca
Mandate
Riverview Health Centre offers community-based care in the geriatric day hospital, geriatric mental
health program, and day care programs, residential care in the personal care and chronic care
programs and hospital care in the rehabilitation, respiratory and palliative care programs.
Riverview recently opened a new 40-bed Neuro-Rehabilitation unit. Thirty of these beds are for
people who have had a stroke, while the other ten beds are for people with acquired brain
injuries. The provision of educational experiences to various professionals and students is an
integral part of the Centre's mission. Various research projects are currently underway at the
Centre.
Social work services are decentralized at Riverview, in keeping with the health care trend towards
program management. Social workers are located on the program units, and report to the
managers of the health care teams. Social Workers belong to a Professional Advisory Council,
where discipline specific issues are addressed.
Students can work with clients from a variety of circumstances in a variety of settings. This includes
clients returning to the community following rehabilitation, preparing to live in a personal care
setting, and clients requiring inpatient or palliative care. Students can work with individuals,
families, and groups around issues of caregiver stress, elder abuse, cognitive impairment, grief,
loss, discharge planning, and adjustment to a changing health condition. Group work experiences
can include clients and/or family members. Themes include reminiscence, caregiver support, and
grief work. Involvement with the units-based Residents’ Councils is also possible.
The context of practice is highly interdisciplinary in nature. Social workers function as integral
members of the interdisciplinary team.
Agency Supports and/or Unique Features
The students are able to access the services of the Crane Memorial Library, which includes the
provision of literature searches, videos, etc. Students have access to a computer work station
(including Internet) and telephone.
Two or three students are preferred to facilitate peer learning. Students at the Centre normally
participate in Field Seminars with students from other agencies serving the elderly. Several are
planned each academic year on relevant topics identified by the students that are not addressed in
the classroom.
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Multidisciplinary team work experience
Chance to facilitate a group
Focus on self-awareness growth, independent learning
Access to wide range of professional development inservices
Opportunity to network with other professionals
Provides/encourages support for creative problem-solving
Opportunity to interact with experienced health care professionals
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3 students (1 first placement, 2 second placement) in 2010-2011
3 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2011-2012
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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ROSE & MAX RADY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTRE
On the Asper Jewish Community Campus
B100 – 123 Doncaster Street
Winnipeg MB R3N 2B3
Phone: 204-477-7510
Website Address: www.radyjcc.com
Field Instructor: Tamar Barr, Program Director (Ph. 204-477-7537)
tbarr@radyjcc.com
Mission
The Rose and Max Rady Jewish Community Centre is a not-for-profit community agency providing
a broad range of programs and services for all age groups to meet the diverse needs of its
members, the Jewish community, and the community at large.
Goals:
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Enhance the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of individuals
Strengthen the family and assist it to develop a positive Jewish identity
Demonstrate a commitment to the inclusion of persons of all ages and abilities
Reflect a commitment to Jewish continuity in our programs and services
Serve the needs of the entire community in a manner consistent with Jewish values
Work for the betterment of humanity, in particular by providing outreach programs to populations
in need
The Rady JCC is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and United Way of
Winnipeg. It is affiliated with the Jewish Community Centers Association of North America and
our camps are accredited by the Manitoba Camping Association.
Learning Opportunities
The agency can provide a field experience tailored to the particular interest of the field student. With
over 5000 members and programs open beyond membership to the entire community, the Rady
JCC has departments and programs to serve the entire age spectrum from newborns to the
elderly. Projects such as Multi-Purpose Senior Centre, Child & Family Department, Mental Health
Group, Jewish Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Group, and our outreach to persons with
disabilities offer specific populations that are challenging to the social work student.
Agency Supports
As a multi-departmental agency with a full-time professional staff of 30 and additional 200 part-time
staff, students have the opportunity to experience working with diverse and committed staff.
Students participate in staff meetings; can serve on task-oriented committees, and have available
as resources professional staff from other agencies such as Jewish Child & Family Service,
Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, and Gray Academy of Jewish Education. There are many projects
and programs that provide exposure to the greater community.
Unique Features
The Rady JCC operates seven days a week, although office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Program areas are open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. except Fridays and
Saturdays due to the Sabbath. Therefore, staff and students may be asked to be available on
some evenings and weekends as program needs require. This is flexible and is dependent on
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Student Comments
Field students from other disciplines as well as social work have been at Rady JCC. It is a dynamic
agency that rewards excellence and commitment and staff enjoy the camaraderie and team work
which exemplify the agency. Work hours can be flexible and there is the opportunity to work in a
variety of program areas.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2005-2006
 1 first placement student in 2010-2011
Requirements of Placement
 The agency can accommodate one student interested in direct service and will accept either
first year, second year, or concentrated students for the regular session.
 Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check are a requirement of the placement.
The agency provides the forms.
 A vehicle is required.
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ST. AMANT
440 River Road
Winnipeg MB R2M 3Z9
Phone: 204-256-4301 / Fax: 204-257-4349
Website Address: www.stamant.mb.ca
Contact Person:
Debbie Zimmerman (Family Care Program)
dzimmerman@stamant.mb.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
St. Amant is a residential and resource facility that provides a range of services to people with
developmental disabilities living at the River Road Place (RRP) and in the community. The facility
is smoke-free and is wheelchair accessible. The social work student works within one of the
following programs:
River Road Place (RRP) consists of six living units and 5 cottage areas providing residential,
school, work, and leisure services to approximately 210 children and adults. An additional 6 beds
are used to support families with out of home respite services. Social work services within River
Road Place (RRP) are provided within a program management model and social workers work as
part of an interdisciplinary team. Social workers collaborate with individuals, families, staff,
advocates, substitute decision makers, community case managers, and external agencies as
required. Social work's scope of service includes but is not limited to: intake, social assessment,
counseling, advocacy, age of majority planning/transitioning, facilitation of planning meetings and
discharge planning.
The Family Care Program (FCP) is a short term, intensive community based service for families,
individuals or care providers who support/care for those with developmental or intellectual
disabilities. The goal of the program is to enable the family or care providers in complex situations
to continue to care for and support the individual in a way which enhances the quality of life and
family functioning, plans for optimal transitions, and prevents unplanned or emergency out-ofhome placements.
Social Workers in FCP complete in-depth assessments and develop goals with the family. Social
workers often work with families on issues such as: developing communication skills, building
relationships, conflict resolution/mediation, developing positive coping strategies, strengthening
stress management skills, improving organizational or practical skills, parenting skills, accessing
resources, strengthening support networks, and transition planning. Social workers may provide
individual, couple, or family counseling, and may facilitate groups when appropriate.
Student Comments
 Very helpful and friendly staff. Never felt that I could not ask someone for assistance
 Gives a wide range of learning opportunities for the student to partake in. These include the
admission and discharge process; family-centered planning; individualized planning;
facilitating group-based activities; problem-solving; and client advocacy.
 Involvement with a number of different professionals and agencies, i.e., children's special
services, supported living, teachers, speech and language pathologists, psychologists, etc.
 The field instructor was very good at ensuring the student is able to work at their own pace.
 I found the placement fit very well with the philosophy as stated in the social work code of
ethics.
 For optimal learning, it may require that the student be able to work with some degree of
flexible hours.
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Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2006-2007
 1 concentrated student in 2009-2010
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2011-2012
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ST. BONIFACE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Social Work Department
409 Taché Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2H 2A6
Website Address: www.sbgh.mb.ca
Agency Contact: Linda McKellar
lmckella@sbgh.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Linda McKellar, Kim Hansen, Lana Walsh, Mel Wiens
Mandate
St. Boniface General Hospital is a 650 bed patient care, referral, teaching and research facility
owned by the Grey Nuns. It employs approximately 3500 staff, and is affiliated with a number of
faculties of the University of Manitoba.
The direct service goal of social work at St. Boniface General Hospital is to provide psychosocial
assessments and interventions to patients and families in need of psychosocial care as a result of
illness and medical treatment. Social workers work within multidisciplinary health care teams, and
provide expertise in psychosocial effects of illness and treatment, as well as a knowledge of and
liaison with community resources.
In October 1997, a program management model was instituted; as a result social workers are
assigned to specific programs. Multiple learning opportunities are available to both social workers
and students.
Social workers provide coverage in the following areas:
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Woman and child: obstetrics, intensive care nurseries, gynecology
Surgery and palliative care
Medicine: general/family, dialysis, geriatrics, emergency, intensive care
Mental health: Adult Inpatient and Ambulatory Care Clinic, Adolescent and Child
Community Collaborative Intervention Service (ACCCIS), Child and Adolescent Anxiety
Disorders Service, Tourette’s Disorder Service
Students have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas and develop skills ranging from initial
assessment, discharge planning, adjustment and crisis counselling, bereavement work, and
resource counselling. Depending upon student readiness and clinician availability, marital and
family therapy learning opportunities also exist.
Each student has an individual field instructor and will be initially assigned to that social worker's
area; as the year progresses the student will gain experience in other areas of the hospital.
If the student has a particular area of interest, attempts are made to match the student with an
instructor from that area.
Social work students placed at the Hospital participate in a regular student seminar facilitated by
two hospital social workers (who are not field instructors). The seminars provide an opportunity to
discuss clinical situations and issues, to consolidate learning and to provide mutual support.
Student Comments (compiled over several years)
 chance to work in a multidisciplinary setting
 opportunity to work with a variety of clients and a variety of social work roles
 supervision that maximized the opportunity to learn, i.e., it provided for very helpful critical
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 great setting for a concentrated student because of the opportunity to experience a variety of
different, helping situations (i.e., different units).
 opportunity to attend a number of different teaching rounds and sessions, i.e., health care ethics,
psychosocial oncology, etc.
 because of rapid turnover of patients in some areas, i.e., discharge, death, etc., some
difficulty to develop a sense of continuity; this is not necessarily a dislike but a challenge
 in setting if only two days/week some difficulty in having continuity in caseload and at times
affects the quality of the experience on the multidisciplinary team
 opportunity to develop assessment and intervention skills
Recent Student Placements
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3 second placement students in 2009-2010
3 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2010-2011
1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
2 students (1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2013-2014
Final year field placement students are preferred with flexibility to be in the setting at least three
times a week.
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ST. RAPHAEL WELLNESS CENTRE
225 Vaughan Street, 2nd Floor
Winnipeg MB R3C 1T7
Phone: 204-956-6650 / Fax: 204-956-6660
Website Address: www.straphaelcentre.ca
Executive Director: Colleen Allan
Contact Person: Colleen Allan
callan@straphaelcentre.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate or Mission Statement
St. Raphael Wellness Centre is an addiction recovery agency, where the team is comprised of
one male addictions counselor, an ACCESS Educational Consultant, a Community Education
and Integration Coordinator and a female addictions counselor. The Centre staff works with
participants currently using substances or recovering from substance use. The Centre staff also
develops counseling and therapeutic alliances with adult family members affected by addictions.
Learning Opportunities
A social work student in placement would have the benefit of learning as follows:
 How to counsel individuals in a one-on-one capacity.
 The opportunity to facilitate groups both co-ed and gender specific.
 To assist and learn the intake process for an individual seeking assistance in the community
with challenges related to substance use.
 Learn how to conduct assessments of a person’s level of involvement in addictions and their
stage of change in relation to their cognitive behavioural current state of mind.
 Actively participate in file reviews and consultations with all other members of the staff team.
 Observe and review couple counseling sessions and participant when the student’s skills are
sufficiently developed
 Have the opportunity to utilize the Strengths Perspective and IPCS skills as interviewing
participants and empathy are a daily and essential process of the recovery model.
 Develop an awareness of resiliency building techniques when working with participants of
varying cultural backgrounds and economic status.
 Develop a working knowledge of crisis intervention and referral to other community resources.
 Conduct suicide assessments and daily work with the ethics of best social work practice with
participants on a daily basis.
Unique Features
 Opportunity to conduct follow-up assessment of individuals who have completed this program
and undertaking of surveys.
 Opportunity to be involved in phone interview work and casenote recording, including SRWC’s
upcoming involvement in the HIFUS initiative (tentative start period: Fall of 2012) a software
program designed to integrate the province’s addictions recovery agencies and streamline the
data collection process, designed by the Government of Manitoba’s Healthy Living
Department, a primary funder of SRWC, which is a registered charity.
 Students may also have the benefit of interacting with students from other programs who are
training in the Addictions and Community Services Worker program
Recent Student Placements
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Updated Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required
Updated Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
Vehicle not required
Some evening work may be required
If students bring their vehicle, parking costs are significant and difficult to secure
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SAIR TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SERVICES
201 Scott Street
Winnipeg MB R3L 0L4
Phone: 204-474-2303
Website Address: www.steps2work.ca
Manager/Field Instructor: Scott Byiers (Ph. 204-474-2303)
sbyiers_sair@mymts.net
Field Supervisor: Dyonne Mulla
dymulla_sair@mymts.net
Mandate
Assists people with mental health, emotional, and learning issues to identify, obtain, and maintain
employment. Offers vocational interest, academic, and aptitude assessment; career counselling/
exploration; community-based vocational assessment and training; and follow-up services. Small
group training on employment-related topics and issues are also facilitated, based upon demand.
Learning Opportunities
Learning opportunities include: case management, supportive and career counselling, interest
and aptitude assessment, small group facilitation, and employment placement.
Unique Features
Valpar Aviator computer-based interest and aptitude assessment.
Recent Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2008-2009
1 second placement student in 2009-2010
1 Pre-MSW student in 2011-2012
2 students (1 first placement, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Vehicle preferred
 Agency will consider all students in the regular and summer sessions
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SALVATION ARMY BOOTH CENTRE: THE HAVEN
72 Martha Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 1A5
Website Address: www.salvationarmy.ca/manitoba
Executive Director: Major Al Hoeft
On-Site Supervisor: Jamie Watt, B.A (Crim).M.Div. (Ph: 204-946-9410)
jwatt@wpgboothcentre.ca
Field Instructor: Susan Currie
susan.currie@shawcable.com
Mission Statement
It is the aim of The Haven to recognize the worth of all clients without exception. The Haven staff
strives to enable the fullest development of every participant through quality leadership and
education.
Mandate
To do this The Haven has created an environment with active daily living skills, socialization,
recreation, leisure, and lifestyle guidance. We aim to provide exceptional program services and
facilities to aid development.
Learning Opportunities
While students are completing their practicum at the Haven, they will be enveloped in every
aspect of our client’s lives. Individuals completing a practicum placement would have an
opportunity to design, facilitate and evaluate programming with our program. They will gain an
understanding of the agencies in the Winnipeg core area which assist people with mental health
issues. Pre-service Social workers will experience counseling opportunities focused on recovery,
community connections and community development, as well as individual case management
with our clients.
Unique Features
The Haven houses 18 men with level 5 mental illness; during their stay here these men learn
basic life skills in classes, taught on our floor. We also assist them in daily life by organizing
medical appointments and advocating for them within the Winnipeg community. While living at the
Haven, staff focuses on individual specific supports for our clients to help them make a smooth
transition back into various forms of community living. We have strong connections with other
organizations within the community and many various government agencies and we all work to
bring our strengths together for optimum hope for client success.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2005-2006
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
Requirements of Placement
 A Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required 1 week prior to commencement of the field
placement. The Salvation Army will reimburse this cost to the Student once they have
commenced the placement.
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 A Criminal Record Check is required 1 week prior of commencement of the field placement.
The Salvation Army will reimburse this cost to the Student once they have commenced the
placement.
 An established safe driver’s abstract is appropriate, as there is a program vehicle which can
be used for the clients.
 The student will be expected to follow the same codes of conduct and employment standards
that govern employees of The Haven residential program.
 A vehicle is not required. The Salvation Army Booth Centre is located on Main and Higgins,
which is a major city transit route with a bus stop right outside our building.
 We require flexible work hours. We are a 24-hour facility with classes in the day and evening;
students assisting or facilitating these classes will be required to be available for a flexible
schedule.
 Student placements are available for concentrated/accelerated and Pre-MSW students.
Student placements are available all year round.
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SANDY BAY CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.
Winnipeg Sub-Office
Unit 2 – 1721 Main St.
Winnipeg MB R2V 1Z4
Phone: 204-336-3440 / Fax: 204-336-3444
Website Address: www.sandybaycfs.org
Executive Director: Richard Delaronde
Field Instructors:
Richard Delaronde (Ph. 204-336-3440)
rdelaronde@sandybaycfs.org
Sandra Hrycaiko
Sandra.Hrycaiko@sandybaycfs.org
Mission Statement
Sandy Bay Child and Family Services believes that all children have the right to grow up in a safe
and nurturing family environment, free from child abuse and neglect. To help protect children from
abuse and neglect, the agency offers a variety of child protection services.
Sandy Bay Child and Family Services believes that CFS Agency workers need to focus on
wellness and emphasize the role of prevention when working with families. As such, the agency
offers several prevention and family support services to help “keep families together”.
SBCFS is committed to the development of a range of family support services and alternate care
resources for families and children.
Student Opportunities
 Case management
 Child abuse intervention and investigation
 Intake crisis intervention
 Advocacy
 Individual and family counselling
 Foster care resource
 Adoptions
 Group work/facilitating
 Resource recruitment development and training
 Recreation program
 Resource networking with external services, i.e., health, schools, and mental health
 In-house training
Programs
 The Agency commits to providing services in a culturally appropriate environment.
 The Agency provides a full range of child and family preventative and protective services as
mandated in the Child and Family Services Act and Adoptions Act.
 A preventive philosophy in all Agency programs and services in order to maintain family
unit.
 Legal intervention.
 Staff, program services reflective of the Sandy Bay values and customs of the community.
 A professional approach of interaction in relation to other agencies and services.
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 2 students (1 accelerated, 1 second placement) in 2009-2010
 1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
SARA RIEL INC.
210 Kenny St.
Winnipeg MB R2H 2E4
Phone: 204-237-9263 / Fax: 204-233-2564
Website Address: www.sararielinc.com
Executive Director: Diane Lau
dlau@sararielinc.com
Manager Community Mental Health/
Agency Contact:
Shawna Lavallee (Ph. 204-237-9263 ex 29)
slavallee@sararielinc.com
Description
The Sara Riel Community Rehabilitation Program offers rehabilitation services to adults with
mental health concerns. Sara Riel’s vision is to provide timely access for individuals with serious
and persistent mental illness to a holistic model of service delivery that includes affordable
integrated housing of their choosing; support to fulfill desired roles in the community; support in
setting and achieving rehab and recovery goals, including harm reduction, related to substance
use; access to medical, social and spiritual supports; medication management; and support to
find and maintain competitive employment.
The Sara Riel Work Placement Force Program (WPF) supports adults living in Winnipeg and
surrounding areas who experience mental health concerns with their goal of achieving
competitive employment. WPF provides support for up to 100 clients annually. Fifty percent of
clients are expected to be employed during the contract year. The program provides work reentry support to adults who have been absent from the workforce due to a mental health concern.
Individuals who are currently employed, at risk of losing their employment, or underemployed, are
eligible for services.
Recent Student Placements
 Sara Riel Inc. takes 2 to 3 students yearly from University of Manitoba, Université de SaintBoniface, and Booth College.
Requirements of Placement
 Criminal Record Check required
 Reliable vehicle
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SEINE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION, STUDENT SERVICES
475-A Senez Street
Lorette MB R0A 0Y0
Phone: 204-878-4713 / Fax: 204-878-4717
Website Address: wwwsrsd.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Laura Nault
lnault@srsd.ca
Rebecca Sheffield
rsheffield@srsd.ca
Mandate
Student Service (Social Work) works collaboratively with all schools in the Divisional catchment
area and their support services teams to meet the needs and program for special needs students.
This can include consultation related to clinical/case management at the school level, school
programming in alternative settings, group work, inservicing, advocacy, and collaboration with
outside agencies.
Learning Opportunities
Learning opportunities for students are vast, given the varying nature of our 15 school settings and
the range of alternative program settings that we have developed. All of our high schools (Ste.
Anne, Lorette, and St. Norbert) have programs set up specifically to meet the socio-emotional
needs of our students. There are also Life Skills programs for the mentally challenged students
across the Division. All of our schools have both guidance and resource programs that entail oneon-one and group counselling services. Other school settings are in the communities of Richer,
Labroquerie, St. Adolphe, Ile des Chenes, and La Salle.
Agency Supports
As a division, we are very open to the ideas and needs of our students in designing our learning
contracts with them. The social worker is committed to providing as lengthy an orientation as
needed. As s/he travels across the division, exposure to the different approaches taken by the 15
schools to program for students with exceptional needs (emotional, physical, academic, etc.) can be
explored. The student’s input into which setting they choose to carry out their learning goals is
considered of paramount importance. The social worker is always available for consult over and
above the school support team’s assistance. Students are considered valued members of school
and student services support staff.
Unique Features
Little or no evening work is required. Because of the vast geographic catchment area, travel with
the social worker is recommended during orientation. Thereafter, should a school placement be
chosen, it will be the student’s responsibility to provide her/his own transportation to and from the
school.
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Both individual and group practice available
The student services office has an extensive resource library
Field and school staff are very supportive and accommodate student schedules, in order to
gain exposure to interfacing with outside agencies
 Response to students has been very positive.
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 1 concentrated student in 2009-2010
 2 first placement students in 2010-2011
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2011-2012
Requirements of Placement
 A Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Check is required, preferably prior
to the commencement of the field placement, or else during the orientation period of the
placement. The Agency will cover the cost of these checks.
 A vehicle is required.
 Mature final year students with ability to take initiative in collaboration with school and student
services team are preferred, but Agency will consider other students as well.
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SELKIRK MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
825 Manitoba Avenue
Selkirk MB R1A 2B5
Phone: 1-800-881-3073
Website Address: www.gov.mb.ca/health/smhc
Chief Executive Officer: Dana Bellehumeur
Field Instructors: Greg Neufeld (ext. 626)
Greg.Neufeld@gov.mb.ca
Jane Emberly (ext 648)
Jane.Emberly@gov.mb.ca
Karen Thomas (ext. 678)
Karen.Thomas@gov.mb.ca
Della Fines (ext 641)
Della.Fines1@gov.mb.ca
Carmen Kowalchuk (ext 636)
Carmen.Kowalchuk@gov.mb.ca
Laurel Mitchell (204-482-1658)
Laurel.Mitchell@gov.mb.ca
Candace Obirek (ext. 602)
Candace.Obirek@gov.mb.ca
Mandate
Selkirk Mental Health Centre delivers quality, compassionate, respectful inpatient mental health
services and brain injury rehabilitation in a patient-centered approach that promotes patient
recovery through clinical excellence, cultural competence, community partnerships and family
involvement to people whose challenging treatment and rehabilitation needs cannot be met by
other services.
Learning Opportunities
1. Short Term (Acute) Treatment Program
This program consists of a 27 bed open unit and a closed ward for about 16 patients who need
increased structure and specialized attention. This program provides services to inpatients from
numerous Regional Health Authorities, federal lands and Nunavut.
2. Rehabilitation Program
This program serves about 91 clients through psychosocial interventions. Selkirk Mental Health
Centre is the designated provincial long-term care facility. The program also houses a medium
security psychiatric facility for those who have been deemed “Not Criminally Responsible” or “Unfit
to Stand Trial”.
3. Geriatric Program
This program is located in the new Tyndall Building, which opened in November 2008. It serves
75 clients, most of whom are 65+ in age and struggle with a long term psychiatric illness or
dementia with behavioural complications.
4. Acquired Brain Injury Program (ABI)
Open as of November 2008, the ABI program provides rehabilitation services to adults who have
sustained moderate to severe brain injuries. The program is comprised of 20 beds plus a 5 bed
transitional unit in the City of Selkirk. Length of stay in the program is between 6 months to 2
years. The interdisciplinary team provides intensive rehabilitation with the goal of successful
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discharge to community.
Unique Features
Within each of the programs there is an opportunity to work in an enthusiastic, multidisciplinary
team atmosphere. There is a wide range of services and programs to afford a rich opportunity to
work with patients with a diverse range of needs. Facilities include a two-way mirror room,
TeleHealth capabilities, video and audio equipment, library, office space, telephone, secretarial
services, and opportunities for a range of involvement with community agencies. The Centre is
also involved with the Co-Occurring Disorders Initiative. There are Self Help offices on site, and a
strong Aboriginal component is incorporated into each program as part of cultural competency in
providing mental health care services.
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5 students (4 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2010-2011
3 students (2 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2011-2012
4 students (2 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
3 concentrated students in 2013-2014
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is not required.
Criminal Record Check (upon entrance to Faculty) is sufficient; no updated CRCs required.
A vehicle is required.
Flexible work hours are not required, as we offer day shifts only.
Agency will consider all students for the regular session.
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SEVEN OAKS EDUCATIONAL AND CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (ECSS)
375 Jefferson Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2V 0N3
Main Office Phone: 204-582-3383
Website Address: www.7oaks.org
Director: Sharon Halldorson
Agency Contact Person: Lisa Dveris
Field Instructors: Shira Cohen, Lyana Hoydalo
Mandate
The Seven Oaks ECSS is a department consisting of social workers, psychologists and speechlanguage pathologists who are school-based. The ECSS works together with teachers,
administrators and parents, outside agencies and children. Most of the work takes place in
schools. Services are free of charge to children and their families.
Learning Opportunities
Learning opportunities for social work students are diverse and include the following:
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gaining skills in specialized assessment and interventions for school-aged children
consultations with school staff, caregivers and other agencies
direct work with families
participation in agency team meetings and discipline meetings
prevention activities such as parenting, screening programs and classroom-based intervention
workshops and inservices
research
professional development programs
Unique Features
ECSS works on a six day school cycle, which requires planning by the social work student within
her/his five-day schedule. Occasional evening work may be required.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in 2008-2009
1 second placement student in 2009-2010
1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check and Criminal Record Checks are required prior to
commencement of the field placement.
 It is the responsibility of the student to secure the forms at their own expense.
 A Pledge of Confidentiality will be provided for students to sign within the first week of
placement.
 Use of a vehicle is required.
Potential field students will be interviewed and the most appropriate candidate selected.
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Preference may be given to second year, concentrated/accelerated and Pre-MSW students from
September – April. However, a first year field student may be considered.
*Not available for field placements in 2014-2015
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SEVEN OAKS GENERAL HOSPITAL
2300 McPhillips Street
Winnipeg MB R2V 3M3
Phone: 204-632-7133 / Fax: 204-697-3043
Website Address: www.sogh.winnipeg.mb.ca
Professional/Lead Field Instructor: Jacqueline Shortridge (Ph. 204-631-3050)
jshortridge@sogh.mb.ca
Hospital Mandate
To function as an innovative health facility committed to excellence and a team approach providing
services in a caring, supportive and responsive manner. The Hospital is committed to the promotion
of continuing education to ensure a high quality of care and service and strives to maintain
affiliations with educational institutions for the provision of clinical practice and research for
students. The Hospital utilizes a Program Management model which organizes care around the
grouping of patients with common conditions and/or needs. The Programs are: Medicine; Surgery;
Mental Health; Rehabilitation and Geriatrics and Critical Care. The hospital Mission Statement is to
provide care with compassion and integrity.
Social Work Mandate
 To provide Program-specific Social Work interventions.
 To focus on patient and family assessments and provide a range of clinical interventions
(including crisis intervention, palliative care, grief and bereavement counseling, caregiver
support, family violence and/or abuse counselling, advocacy, community networking/referral)
while also working to facilitate the process of discharge planning.
Learning Opportunities
Students will be oriented to all of the Program areas. Learning opportunities include: individual and
family assessment skills, crisis intervention techniques, counselling skills, report writing, and
discharge planning.
Hospital Supports for Students
The students are assigned to work with the field instructor for the development of a learning
contract, weekly supervision, and on-going evaluation. The field coordinator will be available to
provide supervision/coordination, support, and group learning opportunities (i.e., student unit
meetings).
The students will be part of an extensive Hospital orientation at the beginning of the placement and
will also be spending time with different social workers to develop a sense of the uniqueness within
specific Program areas.
The Hospital offers a variety of on-going learning opportunities for staff and students throughout the
academic year. Social workers meet monthly to discuss issues and concerns as a professional
group; students are invited to attend and participate.
Unique Features
The Wellness Centre (located within the Hospital) offers a reasonably priced exercise/recreation
facility. Parking lots and public transportation stops are conveniently located, and computer and
library services are available. Social workers within the Hospital maintain regular office hours.
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Students are welcome to attend a range of educational sessions offered at the Hospital.
Students will find the multi-disciplinary context to provide both a unique and a challenging
learning environment. It is also expected that students will benefit from the range of skill and
expertise available within the Social Work professional group.
Student Comments
 Learning opportunities such as assessment, counselling, documenting, personal care home
paneling and discharge planning skills
 Opportunities to work with clients one-to-one or group-based
 Excellent supervision – field instructors very approachable and supportive
 Very friendly and supportive Social Work staff, SOGH staff and environment
 The opportunity to experience two or more different programs and develop a good
understanding of the uniqueness of Social Work roles in specific program areas
 Attendance at monthly Social Work meetings very informative
 Opportunities to network with other agencies and attend seminars/workshops
 Attendance at biweekly St. Boniface tutorials regarding charting and assessments very
beneficial
 Unique and sometimes challenging multi-disciplinary team experience
 Parking available, but can be costly (i.e., $5.00/day); street parking available on north side of
hospital
 Difficult/challenging in building a rapport/strong working relationship of inpatients in certain
programs when you’re a 2 day/week student.
Recent Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2007-2008
 1 first placement student in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
Requirements of Placement
 Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check are required prior to
placement commencement.
 WRHA policy compliance regarding immunization requirements and confirmation of same.
 The Hospital is prepared to accept one or possibly two students.
 This setting would probably be most suitable for students in their second placement experience
or students at the Pre-MSW level.
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SEXUALITY EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE MANITOBA (SERC)
Suite 200 – 226 Osborne Street N
Winnipeg MB R3C 1V4
Ph. 204-982-7800 / Fax: 204-982-7819
E-mail: info@serc.mb.ca
Website Address: www.serc.mb.ca
Executive Director: Lori Johnson, RN
Field Instructor: Shereen Denetto, MSW, Special Projects Coordinator (Ph. 204-982-7812)
Shereend@serc.mb.ca
Mandate
The Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC) has worked in the community for 40 years.
SERC operates two offices, one in Brandon and one in Winnipeg. It is governed by a Board of
Directors. The agency acts as an advocate, educator, and facilitator on issues related to
sexuality and reproductive health.
As a community-based non-profit agency, services and programs are designed to respond to
community needs and issues. We work closely with numerous communities to help ensure that a
culturally appropriate response is provided. SERC is committed to equal access to health
services, providing consultation and professional training to health and social service
professionals with specialized intercultural training programs.
Learning Opportunities
 Direct community-based research (e.g., needs assessment regarding improving access to
services for various population groups)
 Community-based education (groups), primarily with newcomer participants
 Information and referral services
 Project-based community engagement with groups and collateral agencies with the goal of
health promotion (e.g., HIV education)
 Shadowing and co-facilitating of educational groups and workshops
 Working to provide engagement and education with diverse communities, including newcomer
parents, couples and youth, women and men, Aboriginal youth and children, newcomers living
with HIV/AIDS
 Developing and providing culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive health information to
citizens with English as a Second Language (EAL) and community groups
Unique Features
 Provides a unique, non-mainstream field placement opportunity
 Provides an opportunity for students to further develop skills and abilities in undertaking
community development, advocacy, research, evaluation, and educational group/community
facilitation skills
 Please note: SERC does not provide counselling or therapeutic services, but we do deliver
prevention information and education that is on the continuum of interventions to help people
build capacity to address identified problems (e.g., intergenerational conflict, couples
communication breakdown, HIV vulnerability, adaptation/acculturation, raising children and
dealing with sexuality issues in a new culture, etc.)
Requirements of Placement
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 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required
 Criminal Record Check required
** This is a new field placement.
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SMD SERVICES INC.
(Society for Manitobans with Disabilities)
825 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg MB R3A 1M5
Website Address: www.smd.mb.ca
Erika Bewski, Supervisor, Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Phone: 204-975-3098 / ebewski@smd.mb.ca
Darlene Stevens, Winnipeg Children’s Program Services Coordinator
Ph. 204-975-3268 / dstevens@smd.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Erika Bewski, Adam Cropp
Mandate
SMD's primary purpose is to promote the full participation and equality of people with disabilities
by providing a full range of (re)habilitation services and by facilitating the development of a
receptive and supportive environment.
SMD Services consists of Rehabilitation Counsellors who work with children/families and adults
resident in Manitoba. In addition to its Winnipeg base, the Agency has offices in Brandon, Dauphin,
Thompson, Steinbach, Selkirk, and Morden.
Learning Opportunities
Children’s Service Coordination: At SMD, Children’s Services uses a family-centred model of
service delivery, putting the child and family first. Professional staff at regional offices throughout
Manitoba provide a continuum of services to support children with disabilities and their families,
helping them participate more fully in their communities. Students will have an opportunity to work
as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes teachers, occupational therapists,
physiotherapists, speech language pathologists, and pediatricians. The student would manage a
small caseload under the direct supervision of the Department Supervisor.
In the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, the focus is on assisting individuals in returning to or
entering the workforce. Students have the opportunity to work together with clients to assist them in
developing a vocational goal that is within their abilities. The vocational process may involve any of
the following: employment services, on the job training, post secondary education, job
accommodations, educational supports, assistance in accessing financial support, etc. The
process involves mutual planning, an in-depth assessment, ongoing follow up, and supportive
counselling.
Agency Supports for Students
Designated staff are available to assist the student in becoming familiar with the service. In addition,
students are encouraged to participate in staff meetings, etc., as to become acquainted with the
agency and its activities.
Unique Features
Client contact may require home visits and evening work – particularly with Children's Services.
Student Comments
 Students have own office and phone
 Increased awareness of resources (and gaps) within the province for people who have
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disabilities
 Good experience learning the supportive and, sometimes, advocacy role of the social
worker
 Good potential for learning to handle a small caseload
 Staff very supportive of students
 Ample opportunities to participate in agency workshops and present topics of interest to staff
good opportunity to work within different departments of the agencies
 Own transportation an asset and for some client assignments, i.e., those in wheelchairs, it is
essential
 Student/staff parking very limited
Previous Student Placements
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1 first placement student in 2009-2010
1 first placement student in 2010-2011
2 second placement students in 2011-2012
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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THE SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL OF WINNIPEG
300 – 207 Donald Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1M5
Phone: 204-943-2561 / Fax: 204-942-3221
Executive Director:
Dennis Lewycky
DLewycky@spcw.mb.ca
E-mail: info@spcw.mb.ca
Website Address: www.spcw.mb.ca
Field Instructor:
Christina Maes Nino
CMaes@spcw.mb.ca
Mandate
The Social Planning Council of Winnipeg (SPC), established in 1919, is a non-profit organization
whose mission is to provide action-oriented leadership in social planning and effecting policy
changes. The SPC plays a unique role in the community by: identifying and defining social planning
issues; developing and promoting policy and program options to policy-makers; supporting
community groups and the voluntary human service sector; raising community awareness of and
providing voice to social issues and human service delivery alternatives; and facilitating
communication and collaboration with government, business, labour, the voluntary sector, and
grassroots communities.
The work conducted by SPC is based on the principles of participatory planning, community
capacity building, and community development. Current priority areas include poverty reduction,
developing awareness and engagement, the voluntary sector, and community capacity building.
Issue areas include: poverty and human rights, racism and discrimination, immigration,
environment/sustainability, healthy workplaces and communities, and housing and homelessness.
Learning Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to analyze current social policy, develop and advance policy
options, conduct literature searches, participate in research projects, contribute to SPC
documents, such as the Manitoba Child and Family Poverty Report Card, and write for a variety
of audiences (media, government, and community). Students will also coordinate meetings, learn
about community processes (i.e., community outreach, community organizing, committee
management, and group facilitation); work with diverse communities, and learn about communitygovernment relationships.
Unique Features
Office space, computer, internet access, e-mail account, telephone, and office equipment and
supplies are provided for students. The office is easily accessible by public transport.
Student Comments
Former students view SPC as a friendly place with a teamwork atmosphere. Students have
opportunities to work with other staff, volunteers, communities, and coalitions, and learn about
community resources. Students must have strong writing, analytical, communication, and time
management skills. Self-motivated students who are flexible/adaptable and able to work
independently with minimal supervision are well suited to a placement at Social Planning Council.
Recent Student Placements
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1 Pre-MSW student in 2011-2012
1 Pre-MSW student in Summer 2012
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2012-2013
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Students may be required to work some evenings, weekends, and noon hours to
accommodate volunteers and community participation. Equivalent time off is negotiated under
such circumstances.
 Preference is given for concentrated or second placement students.
 Regular session and summer session placements will be considered.
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SOUTH EASTMAN HEALTH-SANTE SUD-EST INC.
Steinbach Community Services
365 Reimer Ave.
Steinbach MB R5G 0R9
Website Address: www.sehealth.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Debbie Enns
Ph. 204-346-7024
dens@sehealth.mb.ca
No description available
Previous Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
 1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
SOUTHEAST CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Head Office
General Delivery
Scanterbury MB R0E 1W0
Winnipeg Office
4th floor 360 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 0T6
Bloodvein City Unit
1410 Mountain Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2X 3C4
Phone: 204-947-0011 / Fax: 204-947-0009
Administrator: Corbin Shangreaux
Field Instructor(s):
Linda Dorge (Ph. 204-934-0452)
lindad@secfs.org
Glory Lister (Ph. 204-947-0011)
gloryl@secfs.org
Leona Huntinghawk (Ph. 204-947-0011)
leonah@secfs.org
Lena Lavallee (Ph. 204-226-3728)
lenal@secfs.org
Jaime Chartrand (Ph. 204-934-2751
jaimec@secfs.org
Colin Smart (Ph. 204-594-0494)
colins@secfs.org
Sandra Lagimodiere (Ph. 204-934-0403)
sandral@secfs.org
Dennis Dare (Ph. 204-934-0449)
dennisd@secfs.org
Victoria Caldwell (Ph. 204-934-0404)
victoriac@secfs.org
Christophe Audette (Ph. 204-934-0404)
christophea@secfs.org
Learning Opportunities
South East Child and Family Services has current student placement opportunities available
through our Off Reserve Program. SECFS off Reserve Program provides mandated child welfare
and support services to South East Band Affiliated children and families from Berens River First
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Nation, Black River First Nation, Hollow Water First Nation, Pauingassi First Nation, Little Grand
Rapids First Nation, Bloodvein First Nation and Poplar River First Nation who are residents in
Winnipeg or whose children are placed in alternate care arrangements (in care) anywhere in
Manitoba off reserve. Brokenhead Ojibway First Nations band affiliated families and children
residing on or off reserve receive all services from Brokenhead On Reserve Team.
As of March 12, 2009, the Off Reserve Program provided services to 218 families open to the
agency due to protection based concerns or for support services and 862 children in care placed
in foster homes throughout Manitoba for a total of 1080 cases. Of the 862 CIC cases managed
by the Off Reserve Program 490 were Provincially funded while 372 were federally funded CIC.
The goal of the Off Reserve Program is to provide child welfare services to children and families
that promotes healthy and safe development of First Nations children in their family and
community homes. A paradigm shift in child welfare practice consistent with the goals of AJI/CWI
and the corresponding devolution process is identified as required. Where necessary, children
are placed in alternate care arrangements that are required to be for as brief a time frame as
possible and consider long term impact to children, families and communities. The Off Reserve
Program strives to be responsive to meeting the needs of children and families receiving services
and to the needs of their respective home communities.
The Off Reserve Program is divided into six units corresponding with community/band affiliation
including an Age of Majority Unit.
South East Child and Family Services welcomes eager, energetic social workers willing to make
a difference in the lives of First Nation Children and Families.
Student Comments
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Opportunity to work with clients on a one-to one-basis
Opportunity to work in a team-setting
Opportunity to visit Aboriginal communities
Opportunity to implement and facilitate groups in community setting
A driver's license is helpful.
Both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students welcome.
Ability to speak Ojibway a definite asset
Need to be fairly independent as a learner; to be able to ask questions and advocate for
opportunities of interest in your area
 Inadequate parking
 Need for more training workshops accessible to students
 Need for more supervision time with Agency resource person
Recent Student Placements
 3 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2010-2011
 3 students ( 2 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2011-2012
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2012-2013
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SOUTHEAST PERSONAL CARE HOME
1265 Lee Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M3
Phone number: 204-269-7111 / Fax number 204-269-8819
Website Address: http://www.serdc.mb.ca/programs-and-services/sepersonalcarehome
Director: Jean Foster
Field Instructor(s):
Telephone:
E-mail:
Tana Lyng
204-269-7111 ext. 2225
tlyng@sepch.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
Southeast is an 80 bed personal care home dedicated to providing a Resident focused care to the Elders of
the Aboriginal community.
Learning Opportunities
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The opportunity to develop and expand knowledge of Social Work Practice in health care.
The opportunity to apply and develop assessment, intervention, and counselling skills specific
to elderly persons.
The opportunity to learn about Aboriginal values and cultural traditions that nurture the health
and well-being of each person.
The opportunity to interact with residents and their families as part of the health care team.
Unique Features (if appropriate)
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Previous Student Placements (i.e., Agency took 2 second year field students in 2011-12
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Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required? If so, within what time frame prior to
commencement of field placement? Does Agency provide forms or is it the responsibility of
the student to secure the forms? Does the Agency pay for the Check or is it the responsibility
of the student to pay costs of the CAR Check?
Criminal Record Check required? If so, within what time frame prior to commencement of
field placement?
Other requirements (Please specify; i.e. copy of up-to-date vaccination record or driver’s
abstract)
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Vehicle required?
Flexible work hours required (i.e., some evening shifts)?
First year students?
Second year students?
Concentrated or accelerated students?
Pre-Masters students?
Summer students (May to August)?
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Regular Session students (September – April)?
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SPENCE NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
430 Langside Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 2T5
Phone: 204-783-5000 / Fax: 1-800-515-8757
Website Address: www.spenceneighbourhood.org
(Our brand new website launches in the next few weeks)
Executive Director: Jamil Mahmood
Field Instructor(s): Matt Zereselasie
Phone: 204-783-0292
Email: newcomer@spenceneighbourhood.org
Field Supervisor: Mackenzie Drewry
Phone: 204-783-5000
Email: liaison@spenceneighbourhood.org
Mission & Vision Statements
Mission: The Spence Neighbourhood Association works with the people of Spence to revitalize
and renew their community in the areas of Holistic Housing, Community Connecting, Community
Economic Development, Environment and Open Spaces, and Youth and Families.
Vision: Spence Neighbourhood: Coming Home
Learning Opportunities
The Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking for practicum students who would like to assist
the Cultural Integration Youth Outreach (CIYO) Project and Youth Program in operating their
Restorative Justice Program for youth. The Restorative Justice Program addresses youth
behaviour issues occurring within programming at the MERC and works with youth who have
been removed from programming due to these issues. Youth who are referred to the program are
assigned restorative justice hours which include:
1) Community service – manually working their hours off through cleaning, cooking, serving
others and making amends orally or written.
2) Behaviour specialized workshops – at least one hour is spent meeting with a CIYO
outreach worker who leads a workshop tailored to the behaviour of the youth and helps
the youth make a plan to prevent this behaviour from re-occurring.
The overall goal of the Restorative Justice Program is to help youth rebuild trust, repair the harm
they have caused, and eventually return back to regular programming.
Previous Student Placements
We have had practicum placements with U of Manitoba Human Ecology Students, as well as Red
River College and the University of Winnipeg Students. This is a new placement for social work
students.
Requirements of Placement
 Be willing to get a criminal record and child abuse registry check
 Be knowledgeable of restorative justice theory
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UNITED CHURCH HALFWAY HOMES INC.
Website Address: www.unitedchurchhalfwayhomes.com
Dorchester House
794 Dorchester Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3M 0R6
David Morrison, Interim House Manager
Ph. 204-284-8755
dorchesterhouse3@gmail.com
McMillan House
739 McMillan Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3M 0S8
Jennifer Wilson, House Manager
Ph. 204-475-5613
mcmillanmngr@gmail.com
Offsite Field Instructor: TBA
Mandate
As an integral component of the Manitoba Justice System, United Church Halfway Homes
provides a safe, secure, and stable environment that assists and encourages residents to realize
and achieve their respective Correctional and Program Plans and thereby become productive and
law-abiding citizens. Our programs are managed and operated in accordance with the
Correctional Service of Canada Standards, as a private non-profit agency for the purpose of
accommodating and assisting assigned Federal and Provincial offenders in three community
release and one reporting centre.
Unique Features
Students will be presented with the opportunity to work with diverse client groups within three
community residential facilities by assisting individuals in successfully transitioning from
institutional to community based settings.
McMillan House: Provides gender responsive supports to women as they reintegrate back into
the community from provincial or federal justice institutions. This is an inclusive setting which
supports women who may or may not have mental health disorders.
Dorchester House: Aimed at assisting individuals involved in the Criminal Justice System who
have been diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Health Disorders (Axis-I).
Dominion House: Provides supports to men as they reintegrate back into the community from
provincial or federal justice institutions.
Learning Opportunities
Students at this field placement may have the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in
the following areas:
 Correctional Service of Canada policies and procedures
 Develop a greater understanding of barriers faced by women, men and residents with mental
health issues in the criminal justice system
 Case management
 Outreach services
 Group facilitation
 Working within an interdisciplinary team environment
 Risk management & relapse prevention
 Relationship building, high levels of interaction.
 Written documentation in the form of reports, assessments and daily contact notes
 Referral and consultation with outside agencies including federal and provincial government
agencies
 One-to-one assessments and interventions
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 Participation in Aboriginal traditional ceremonies and practices
 Opportunities to network and gather information on community programs and services
Recent Student Placements
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 concentrated) in 2010-2011
 1 second placement student in 2011-2012
 2 first placement students in 2012-2013
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Student Advocacy and Resources Services
520 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Website Address: http://umanitoba.ca/student/resource/disability_services/
E-mail: disability_services@umanitoba.ca
Coordinator: Carolyn Wiebe Christie
* Note: This is a joint field placement with the University of Manitoba Student Advocacy
Office.
Mission Statement
Accessibility Services creates equal access for students with disabilities at the University of
Manitoba, providing support and advocacy for students with disabilities of all kinds: hearing,
learning, injury-related, mental health, medical, physical, or visual. Students with temporary
disabilities such as sprains and breaks are also eligible to use our services. Accessibility
Services acts as a liaison between students and the faculty and staff of the University of Manitoba
as well as support agencies within the province of Manitoba.
Accessibility Services offers on-campus, in-class, and test/exam accommodations. The most
common accommodations are: on-campus transportation, American Sign Language/English
interpretation, note-takers, extended time for tests/exams, and E-mail notification to instructors
about accommodations. Because accommodations are tailored to each individual, students must
first meet with an Accessibility Advisor to determine appropriate accommodations while at the
University of Manitoba.
Responding to the students’ requests for accommodations and other related services are the
Coordinator, three Accessibility Advisors, one Test/Exam Centre Manager, Test Administrator
Assistant, ten invigilators, a number of sign language interpreters and computerized note-takers,
and a group of committed volunteers and Peers.
The position exists to provide specialized support services for students with disabilities at the
University of Manitoba. The office strives to help remove language, cultural, and logistical barriers
that students may encounter. Tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality while dealing with students and
the staff of the University of Manitoba are essential for this position.
Services include:
1. Student support and advising: Responsible for management of a caseload of students.
Assists the University in developing personal support services for students with disabilities.
Responsible for the interpretation of medical documentation and assigning the appropriate
support services. Provides academic-related counselling regarding a student’s support needs
and coping with his/her disability.
2. Coaching and Volunteer programs: The Coaching Program runs from September to
November and January to March assisting students with time management and basic study
skills. The Volunteer Program runs throughout the year to provide notes, assistance at
workshops, and to complete front desk tasks.
3. Advocacy and referrals: A placement should have knowledge of on- and off-campus services
for students. Often, provides advocating assistance and educating students on how to
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4. Adaptive technology: The office is equipped with several different adaptive technologies that
students will use in order to complete course work and exams with more efficiency.
Knowledge and basic usage of this technology will be learned.
5. Educational outreach and community support: Communicating with students, parents,
teachers, guidance counsellors, social workers, vocational workers. Maintaining a working
relationship with the disability community, including networking and presenting in regards to
services.
Learning Opportunities
There are opportunities to work with students with all types of disabilities, to arrange support
services for accommodations and to liaise with the university community. There may be some
crisis work involved.
There is opportunity to learn disability social models and to proactively arrange support services
on campus. Also, the incumbent will learn to review and assess medical reports and
documentation.
Physical Setting: Individual offices, staff lunch room.
Unique Features
This position requires an understanding of people who are differently abled. There may be some
evening and/or weekend work required.
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student (shared with Student Advocacy) placed in 2008-2009
Requirements of Placement
 Flexible work hours required
 Will accept first year, second year, or Pre-MSW students
 Regular Session students
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA: STUDENT ADVOCACY OFFICE
519 University Centre
University of Manitoba
Website Address: www.umanitoba.ca/student/advocacy
Director: Brandy Usick
Field Instructor: Heather Morris (Ph. 204-474-7423)
Heather.Morris@ad.umanitoba.ca
* Note: This is a joint field placement with the University of Manitoba Student Accessibility
Services.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Student Advocacy office is to ensure that students of the University of
Manitoba are treated fairly in their dealings with the University. The Student Advocacy office is
dedicated to educating the University community concerning student rights and responsibilities
and assisting students in the resolution of conflicts arising from actions or decisions taken by the
University.
The office provides confidential services and serves as a general information source for students
regarding their rights and responsibilities. Students are assisted in the resolution of any problems
or concerns resulting from academic and/or discipline decisions. Students are advised of policies
and procedures to follow, both informally and formally via appeals. Where appropriate, referrals
will be made to other campus resources.
As part of the mandate to educate the U of M community, the office also works with faculty and
staff to provide information about student matters.
Learning Opportunities
In the field placement, the student will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the
work Student Advocacy undertakes, including both administrative and direct practice. This ranges
from learning about U of M policies and procedures, intake processes, direct work with student
clients, and planning and facilitation of workshops, orientations, and presentations.
Below are some specific duties performed by advocates in the office:
 Assist individual students who contact the office regarding all student related matters by
providing information on policies/rules and making referrals to campus resources
 Gather information regarding the proper policies, process, and resolution options available for
specific student concerns and issues
 Edit student letters of appeal and request, obtain documentation to support student’s
appeal/request
 Arrange and attend meetings with students on academic and disciplinary matters (including
meetings with instructors, department heads, deans, and other program administrators)
 Assist students with the preparation of formal appeals and represent students at the appeal
hearings
At the beginning of the placement, the student will meet with the Field Instructor and/or other staff
members to receive training on university policies and regulations and intake training at the front
desk. Direct work with students would follow this training program, and would be undertaken with
supervision of the advocacy staff.
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Unique Features
The educational mandate of the office allows for a diverse experience for the placement student.
Some additional learning opportunities include:
Planning and participation in Academic Integrity Week, an annual event focused on promoting
awareness and information on academic integrity issues to all members of the university
community.
Planning and facilitating presentations and workshops on a variety of issues, including:
 Academic Integrity
 Student Conduct
 Student Rights and Responsibilities
These can be tailored to a number of audiences, including students (undergraduate and
graduate), instructors, TA’s, faculty members, and administrators.
Planning and participating in orientations for new students (University 1, Graduate Studies, or
other faculties, and international students).
Student Advocacy provides administrative support for Peers: Students Helping Students and is
closely involved with that program throughout the year. Field placement students would also have
an opportunity to be involved with this program if it was consistent with their learning goals.
Benefits of this placement
 Assist fellow U of M students and become meaningfully involved in your university community
 Learn about university policies and resources for personal information
 On campus convenience
Recent Student Placements
This is the second year Student Advocacy will be having a Social Work Field Placement student
(joint with Disability Services).
Setting
The Student Advocacy office is located in University Centre and has a number of offices for
individual meetings with student clients, as well as a reception and intake desk for student
contacts and inquiries. Placement students would share office space with advocates as well as
work on intake at the reception desk.
Requirements of Placement
 Read and sign confidentiality statement.
 Work hours: The majority of the placement hours would take place Monday to Friday 8:30 am
to 4:30 pm. However, weekend or evening work may be required occasionally for workshops
or presentations.
 First and second year BSW or Pre-Masters students may be accepted. Please note that
acceptance to the placement is subject to the applicant participating in a structured interview
to discuss previous experience, training expectations, current interests, and the suitability of
the placement. Selection is done after the interviews have been held.
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA STUDENT COUNSELLING CENTRE (SCC)
474 University Centre
Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2
Website Address: www.umanitoba.ca/student/counselling
Agency Contact: Dr. Marlene Pomrenke (Ph. 204-474-8594)
Marlene.Pomrenke@ad.umanitoba.ca
Field Instructors: Marlene Pomrenke, Lisa Seymour
Note: A challenging, dynamic, and diverse placement where social work students get excellent
opportunities to put theory into practice and learn skills that are easily transferable to other areas
of social work. Social work students at SCC have won awards for innovation and excellence in
field placement and find employment in a wide range of service settings.
Mandate
The Counselling Centre is a multidisciplinary service and training setting. Its primary goal is
facilitating the personal, social, academic, and vocational development of students within the
University of Manitoba system.
Services include:
Personal Counselling: Supportive, problem-solving, therapeutic, and transformational
assistance regarding interpersonal concerns, emotional issues, or stressful life situations.
Groups: For support, confidence-building, self-understanding, and personal development in
specialized areas. Though these vary from year to year, students are encouraged to develop
new groups in response to student needs. Innovative and creative program development is
strongly supported. The following are examples of groups which have occurred in the past:
Women and Self-Esteem, Men's Groups, Assertiveness, Explorations of the Self, Success at
University It's All in Your Mind, Coping with Anxiety, Mature Student Survival, Struggles with
Food and Body Image, Typically You (based on the Myers-Briggs), Single Parent Support,
Stage Fright, International Women Students, Procrastination, Relationships, Anger/Conflict
Management, Creating Comfort in the Lives of Busy Students, Stress Management from a
Holistic Perspective, Making Connections, Finding Meaning in Your Life, “Chill Out”
(mindfulness meditation practice).
Referral Consultation and Advocacy: Knowledge of and referral to other university and
community services, consultation with other members of the university community as
appropriate, and advocacy on behalf of students in various situations is a significant aspect of
the work.
Training: Placement and supervision of students in social work, psychology and educational
psychology who primarily wish to develop counselling skills. Students participate directly in the
provision of counselling services to other U of M students.
Career Services: Exploration and counselling on a group or individual basis, including
assessment of interests, abilities, personality and values, and provision of basic educational
information. There is also a Career Resource Centre, with extensive holdings from both
Counselling and Student Employment Services, and a Career Mentor Program.
Learning Opportunities
Excellent opportunities for supervised counselling experience with adults: primarily individual
counselling, group work, and advocacy. Students occasionally work with couples, more rarely
with families. A specialty in group work or career counselling is an expected part of the training.
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Responsive or proactive ideas for new group programs are strongly supported. The specialty areas
begin with expectations of participant/observation in first term, with development toward
responsibility as facilitator in second term. Opportunity for participation in staff and intake meetings
or committees, such as outreach or research as time or interest permit, i.e., excellent
opportunities for program planning, implementation, and evaluation re: outreach to campus
residences, etc.
Client needs range across the full developmental spectrum from late teens to mid-life and
beyond. A significant number of mature and single parent students are seen. Services include
those of a preventative, remedial, growth, developmental and transformational nature.
Confidentiality is strictly observed regarding other social work students who use the service. If
students who are doing placements at the Counselling Service need counselling for their own
personal issues, they are required to contact outside resources.
There is opportunity for liaison and cooperative programming with other student services such as
Peer Advisors, International Centre for Students, Disabled Student Services, Learning Resource
Centre, University Health Services, Chaplains, etc.
Participation in the multidisciplinary student orientation (two days in late August or early September)
and weekly training seminars is expected. Seminar topics have included:
Developmental issues, University Systems, Career and Personality Testing, Aboriginal Issues,
Cross-Cultural Counselling, Ethics, Anxiety, Working with Women, Eating Disorders, Developing
and Working with Groups, Feminist Counselling Sleep Disorders, Holistic and Transformational
Methods, Termination Issues, and multidisciplinary Case Conceptualization (approx. 1½ hours
every week).
Disciplines currently represented in the Counselling Centre include Social Work, Educational
Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatry, and Career Resource Specialists.
Physical Setting
Bright individual offices, comfortable larger rooms for group, family or educational work, staff
lunch room. One-way mirror rooms and audio and video tape equipment and live supervision
facilities are available. Audio taping of sessions is required throughout the year (with client
consent).
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Excellent, professional and personal development opportunities
Training follows developmental model and is respectful of student' s pace of learning
Excellent supervision; staff is extremely approachable, accepting, and cooperative
Opportunity to work with a diversity of client issues: developmental issues, therapeutic
problems, preventative and transformational issues
Choice of clients to work with
Multidisciplinary team provides opportunity for expanded learning
Opportunity to learn group work, and/or career counseling, couple counselling and co-therapy
Weekly seminars to address issues relevant to practice
Own office and phone (may be shared with other student depending on placement days, no
voicemail)
Convenience of being on campus
Usually no evening or weekend work
Opportunity to share learning and connect with students from other disciplines
“From what I have seen, this is one of the best placements available!”
Please Note: Candidates from all disciplines may formally express an interest in training in the
Centre by submitting a resume and covering letter. A structured interview will be set up to discuss
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previous experience, training expectations, current interests, and the suitability of the placement
for all concerned. Selection is done after the interviews have been held.
Recent Student Placements
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1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
2 first placement students in 2011-2012
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
2 first placement students in 2013-2014
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URBAN CIRCLE TRAINING CENTRE
519 Selkirk Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2W 2M6
Phone: 204-589-4433 / Fax: 204-582-6439
Website Address: www.urbancircletraining.com
Field Instructor: Mitch Bourbonnière
bourbonn@mymts.net
Mandate
A learning centre that makes a difference for Aboriginal women and men.
Learning Activities
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Individual, group, couple and family counselling and support
Case management and advocacy
Crisis intervention
Workshop delivery
Workshop participation/professional development
Participation in Aboriginal traditional ceremonies
Unique Features
This is an Aboriginal organization that teaches about the circle of life/Medicine Wheel teachings.
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Staff members are supportive, encouraging, concerned, open-minded, and caring.
Students are appreciated, respected, treated as individuals
Traditional teachings, traditional settings, healing ceremonies
Sense of belonging, empowering
Recent Student Placements
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2 first placement students in 2010-2011
4 students (2 first placement, 1 second placement, 1 accelerated) in 2011-2012
1 second placement student in 2012-2013
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record Checks are required.
Placement only available for regular session (September to June)
Regular work hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We can accept first year, second year, concentrated, and Pre-MSW students.
Supervision only allows for 1 student in placement at a time.
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VICTORIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
2340 Pembina Hwy
Winnipeg MB R3T 2E8
Website Address: vgh.mb.ca
Agency Contact: Shannon Maclaren
Professional Lead/Social Worker Medicine
smaclaren@vgh.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Shannon Skogstad
sskogstad@vgh.mb.ca
Mission Statement
To provide excellence in the provision of quality health care in a changing community, and to
provide leadership in the delivery of specialized services as a partner within the provincial health
system.
The Victoria General Hospital is a 231 bed community hospital located in south Winnipeg. We
have more than 1,200 staff and 350 volunteers and together, we provide core health care
services to thousands of Manitobans each year.
Vision Statement
“Excellence in Patient Care”
We will achieve this by:
 Combining a compassionate and comprehensive approach with the best of scientific
knowledge and technology.
 Ensuring a continuum of care through innovative collaboration of multidisciplinary health care
teams and partnerships with patients, families, community organizations and other health
providers.
 Creating an environment that inspires and enables the best decisions made within the context
of patient needs, team work, quality care and cost effectiveness.
 Recognizing that staff, physicians, and volunteers are our greatest asset for achieving
excellence.
Social Work Department
Social Work at The Victoria Hospital provides help in the hospital in the following ways:
1. Assessing the issues the patient is dealing within his/her important relationships
2. Planning the necessary action to be taken by the patient and the team with regards to the
psycho-social issues identified
3. Counselling in order to strengthen the patient’s personal resources
4. Mediating and negotiating patient needs within the context of relationships with family, hospital
and community resources
5. Advocating on patient’s behalf and teaching patients to advocate with family, community and
hospital
6. Brokering for resources and supports (internal and external to hospital) needed by hospital
7. Facilitating efficient discharge of patients within the context of patient and hospital agendas
Social Workers provide coverage in the following areas:
 Emergency/Observation
 Intensive care
 Medicine
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 Oncology
 Surgery
 Mental health
Students have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas and develop skills ranging from initial
assessment, discharge planning, adjustment and crisis counseling, bereavement work, and
resource counselling.
Students at The Victoria Hospital are given the opportunity to attend student seminars at St.
Boniface Hospital. The seminars provide an opportunity to discuss clinical situations and issues,
to consolidate learning and to provide mutual support.
Recent Student Placements
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2 concentrated students in 2011-2012
1 second placement student in Summer 2012
2 students (1 second placement, 1 concentrated) in 2012-2013
1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Final year field placement students preferred
Recommend flexibility to be in the setting at least three times a week.
May include completion of a Criminal Record Check
Compliance with WRHA policy requiring field students to undertake and confirm
immunizations and/or immunity as specified.
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VILLA ROSA
784 Wolseley Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 1C6
Phone: 204-786-5741 / Fax: 786-1077
Website Address: www.villarosa.mb.ca
Executive Director:
Kathy Strachan
Ph. 204-786-5741 ext 222
director@villarosa.mb.ca
Field Instructors:
Enrica Herfurth
Ph. 204-786-5741 ext 236
enrica@villarosa.mb.ca
Joan Geres
Ph. 204-786-5741 ext 235
joan@villarosa.mb.ca
Mandate
Villa Rosa is a residential setting which provides services for single, pregnant women, the
majority of whom are adolescents. A continuum of services is offered to those in the pre- and
postnatal stages of their pregnancies.
Student Learning Opportunities
 Individual ongoing counseling with single pregnant women and postnatal moms
 Opportunity to provide continuum of care from admission to Villa Rosa through the prenatal
period, labour and delivery, and postnatal period
 Opportunity to participate in home visits through the Follow-Up Program
 Co-facilitation of groups such as Anger Management and Smoking Cessation
 Participation in the postnatal house program/supported independent living program with
involvement in residents’ recreational activities
 Learning in areas of teen pregnancy, adoption, parenting, substance abuse, sexual abuse,
partner abuse, behavior management, decision making, problem solving, case managing,
written reports
 Attendance at staff meetings
 Opportunity to attend interagency network meetings
 Flexibility to pursue areas of interest
 Opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Agency Supports for Students
 The Agency encourages independence in the social work role and workers will provide
supervision, consultation and support.
 Staff in general are very supportive of students
Unique Characteristics
 Residential setting
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Staff very supportive of students, friendly atmosphere
Students have own office space with desk and interviewing space
Opportunity to do long-term, individual counselling
Opportunity to participate in group work
Students encouraged to work independently and to make own decisions regarding clients
Students encouraged to join staff in meetings, inservices, and workshops
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 Opportunity for support and feedback in decision-making
 Placement not able to provide a parking spot with electrical outlet; student must park on the
street. (This becomes very problematic in the winter months.)
Placements
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1 second placement student in 2008-2009
1 first placement student in 2009-2010
1 first placement student in 2010-2011
1 concentrated student in 2013-2014
Because of being a residence, a four day a week placement may provide for more consistency
and continuity for the clients and student.
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry check and Criminal Record check required. Forms are provided by
Agency and Agency will pay cost of both. Must be sent in prior to placement.
 Students must have a current certificate for infant and child CPR and first aid.
 Students must have proof of Rubella immunity only
 Vehicle not required
 Hours of placement are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 Regular session students only (no summer placements)
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VOICES: MANITOBA’S YOUTH IN CARE NETWORK
929 Main Street
Winnipeg MB R2W 3P2
Phone: 204-982-4956 / Fax 204-982-4950
Website Address: www.voices.mb.ca
Executive Director: Ron Brown
brown@wbgc.mb.ca
Field Supervisor: Marie Christian
marie@voices.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Karen Lambert
karen.lambert@shawlink.ca
Mandate
Through youth-driven community awareness and advocacy, Voices: Manitoba's Youth in Care
Network is committed to engaging, equipping, and empowering youth in and from care.
We connect with young people who are in and out of care to offer support, understanding and
friendship. We represent youth perspective in a variety of settings. We work with youth to ensure
that their voices and opinions are heard in decisions about their lives. We educate the public on
issues facing youth in care in Manitoba. We network with other agencies to improve the system
of care in Manitoba.
Learning Opportunities
 Allows students to work directly with children and youth
 Provides students with an opportunity to network and gather information on community
programs
 Allows students to develop special programs to deal with specific issues
 Work as part of a professional and functional team
 Allows students to work independently, with supportive supervision
 Excellent opportunity for learning about and working with diverse cultures and experiences in the
child welfare system
 An opportunity to learn about the issues affecting all youth in and from care, from coming into
care, life in the system, and the process of transitioning to adulthood
 Staff are supportive and take an active role in student’s learning.
 Students will develop essential professional skills as they interact with youth and young adults,
and help design, implement, and supervise projects
 Students have an opportunity to develop presentation skills
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An opportunity to encourage the leadership and self-advocacy skills of program participants
An opportunity to advocate for children, youth and young adults
An opportunity to network with government and non-government agencies and organizations
An opportunity to research, design, and implement unique programs addressing specific
needs
 Students will have the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the operation of a
community non-profit organization
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1 first placement student in 2012-2011
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required before start of field placement. Forms are
available and cost is covered through VOICES’ host agency, Boys & Girls Club of Winnipeg.
Criminal Record Check required before commencement of field placement
Vehicle not required, but considered an asset
Flexible work hours required – evening programming
First placement, second placement, and concentrated/accelerated students considered
Both Regular Session (September – April) and Summer Session students (May to August)
welcome
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WAHBUNG ABINOONJIIAG INC.
225 Dufferin Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2W 5N7
Phone: 204-925-4610 / Fax: 204-582-9508
Website Address: www.wahbung.org
Executive Director:
Tanyalee Viner
Ph. 204-925-4610 ext 223
tanyav@wahbung.org
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
Wahbung Abinoonjiiag is a community-based, culturally appropriate program that is designed to
create an environment of safety and healing for children and their families who have witnessed
family violence. Wahbung’s approach is holistic and based on the teachings of the Medicine
Wheel.
Learning Opportunities
Wahbung has regular weekly programming for tiny tots (0-3), children (3-6), junior youth (7-12), and
senior youth (12-17), as well as weekly programming for the moms. Students will have the
opportunity to learn a culturally appropriate approach to healing from family violence. There will be
opportunities to help co-facilitate group programs as well as assist with one-on-one support. Other
learning opportunities include assisting with family assessments, safety plans, goal-setting, and case
management.
In addition to our family healing program, Wahbung is also delivering a training program in
partnership with Red River College called the Aboriginal Child Support Helper training program. The
training curriculum is based on Wahbung’s approach to providing culturally appropriate programming
to children who have witnessed family violence. Students will have the opportunity to assist with this
training program if they are interested
Unique Features
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Wahbung uses a culturally appropriate approach based on the Medicine Wheel teachings.
Much of the programming takes place in the evening and some events may take place on a
weekend, so it is important the student can be flexible in terms of hours they are available.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in 2005-2006
2 second placement students in 2012-2013
1 accelerated student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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We do require both a Child Abuse Registry check and a Criminal record check. The student
must provide this as soon as possible (and certainly before any work with children starts) and
the student must also cover the cost. (However, this is negotiable – Wahbung may be able to
pay for this if the student is unable to cover the cost.)
Vehicle not required
Flexible work hours required
No preference in type of student
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WELCOME PLACE
Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc.
521 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3A 0E4
Phone: 977-1000 / Fax: 956-7548
Website Address: www.miic.ca
Contact information: Carlos Vialard or Marta Kalita, Co-Managers of Settlement Services
Field Instructor: To be determined
No description available
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
** May not be available for field placements in upcoming year.
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WEST CENTRAL WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE
640 Ellice Ave,
Winnipeg MB R3G 0A7
Phone: 774 8975 / Fax: 783-3173
Website Address: www.wcwrc.ca
Director: Jackie Hogue (ext 202)
On-Site Supervisor: To be determined
Email: homes @wcwrc.ca
community@wrwrc.ca
Mandate and Mission
To empower women, families and the West Central community to safer, healthier lives.
Learning Opportunities
The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) was founded based on a philosophy of
empowerment and community development that informs our unique programming. Our slogan is
Empowering Women, Families and Community. A social work student would have many learning
opportunities related to the design, research, planning, management, and funding of community
based-programming for women and their families with a goal of empowerment, community
development, and harm reduction.
Our programs focus on peer support, peer
mentoring/advocacy, and resource referral.
Specific Projects
1. Students interested in social change and systems change could work with various coalitions
and networks addressing the lack of affordable housing, substandard housing and other
poverty issues.
2. There is also a women’s group that brings women together to discuss and address issues of
concern while offering peer support to women facing challenges with housing and economic
security or with programming for the teen girls group.
3. There are opportunities for curriculum and workshop development in a variety of areas and
improving our capacity for resource referral. A social work student could help facilitate support
for the community mentors and design training for them.
4. A social work student could help with follow up with women who have participated in the
RESPECT circles, particularly related to court appearances and CFS meetings.
5. Opportunities to assist with various aspects of volunteer program management recruitment,
training, project development, and evaluation.
6. A social work student could develop a general evaluation tool for the West Central Women’s
Resource Centre.
Homes Program: Mentoring Mentors Program focused on assisting women with housing and
economic security problems. Community women are trained to work with other women on a oneto-one basis.
Child Minding Program: The Child Minding Program is a social enterprise that offers
employment, parenting training, and parenting support, while providing a community service to
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other agencies that require child minding to ensure women with children can participate in their
programs. Augmenting this program would offer a social work student experience in these areas.
Developing access to respite child minding for women in the community is another option.
Respect Program: This program uses the Peace Begins at Home Curriculum in a 12 week peer
support circle for women need assistance with parenting at risk children and youth. Many of the
women and youth have contact with criminal street gangs. The coordinator also assists women
with individual advocacy and resource referral related to the justice, child welfare and education
systems in particular.
Volunteer Program: Volunteers are an important part of the centre though the Community
Cupboard, cleaning and maintenance, reception, clothing room, food preparation, resource area
and library, office work and outreach.
Drop-In: The drop-in allows women to socialize, make friends, and share information and
resources in an informal way.
Unique Features
The understanding of empowerment that is the basis of our centre is a unique feature.
We see empowerment as a process which includes;
1. Beginning: Women are isolated, experiencing addictions, abuse, poverty, depression, and
despair. Reaching out for assistance.
2. Networking and Support: Women begin to use community resources, meeting others,
reduce isolation, ask for and experience support. Start learning new skills in communication,
decision making, problem-solving and developing their capacity. Identify with others sharing
similar experiences.
3. Awareness: Realization of the social and economic aspects of what can seem like personal
problems. Understanding of the root causes underlying personal issues and connections
between various problems.
4. Action and Alliances: Assertive action on a personal and community level is possible to
change the circumstance that they and others face. Working for change in collaboration with
others.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2009-2010
 1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2011-2012
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WEST REGION CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES INC.
Winnipeg Office
255 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg MB R3C 2B8
Phone: 204-985-4050 / Fax: 204-985-4079
Field Contact Person: Gina Nepinak
georgina@wrcfs.mb.ca
Field Instructors: To be determined
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West Region Child and Family Services, Inc. is a First Nation child caring agency established
pursuant to the southern tri-partite agreement of 1982. It provides services to members of the
nine bands that form the West Region Tribal Council. The main office is at Rolling River First
Nation. It has field offices in each of the nine communities, and sub-offices in Dauphin and
Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Office of West Region Child and Family Services, Inc. houses the
programs that deliver services to families and children in the Winnipeg area, the largest of which
being Urban Services and Alternate Care. Students will be placed with these two programs.
Winnipeg Urban Services Program
This program provides child welfare and child protective services to individuals and families living
in Winnipeg who are or who are entitled to be registered with one of the nine bands that form West
Region Tribal Council. West Region C.F.S. became a mandated agency in 2005, following the AJICWI. Workers in this department work with both Family Service files and Child in Care files,
ensuring child protection and safety and working to help children thrive. This is a fast-paced
environment, and students in this program will assist in case management and service delivery
Alternate Care and Gaa Gii Kweng Program
The Alternate Care department handles the foster home recruitment and licensing for the agency.
There are three employees in this department out of the Winnipeg office, and they work together to
place children in appropriate homes that can meet their needs. This involves advocacy for the
foster parents, networking with Urban Services, and meeting with potential foster parents to assess
their home for suitability for fostering.
The GGK program involves special supports and training to foster parents caring for children and
youth with various special needs, or sibling groups. GGK also operates in other parts of the
W.R.C.F.S. service area, but with some of the medical needs of children in care, there is a need to
have placements near Manitoba’s tertiary health care facilities, which are all located in Winnipeg.
Recruitment, training, supervision, problem solving, and managing a caseload are all included in
the activities of this unit. This program presently has three staff based in Winnipeg.
Students placed in the W.R.C.F.S .office will have access to telephones, computers, and desks, but
unfortunately, there is not sufficient space to assign desks and workstations to students for their
dedicated use. It is an expectation that students placed with W.R.C.F.S. will be spending time in
Dauphin and the First Nation communities as part of their field placement; ability to travel as well as
access to a vehicle are therefore prerequisites. Costs associated with travel are borne by the
agency.
Recent Student Placements
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1 second placement student in 2010-2011
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2011-2012
1 first placement student in 2012-2013
2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2013-2014
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WINNIPEG ABORIGINAL SPORT ACHIEVEMENT CENTRE (WASAC)
100 Sinclair Street
Winnipeg MB R2X 1X1
Phone: 204-58-WASRA (589-2772) / Fax: 204-586-2772
Website Address: www.wasac.ca
Executive Director: Kevin Chief
Kevin@wasac.ca
Mentor Director: Pina Pisano
Field Instructor: Lindsay Campbell (Ph. 204-990-8929)
Lindsay@wasac.ca
Mandate
The Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre will carry out culturally appropriate activities
and programs designed to support Aboriginal youth to meet their social, economic and personal
challenges.
WASAC will undertake the following essential activities:
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Aboriginal youth engagement
Aboriginal cultural development
Capacity building
Social development
Resource development
Community engagement
WASAC agrees to undertake the following key objectives in their programs that will help
Aboriginal youth meet their full potential.
Adopt a holistic approach to sport, culture, recreation and education programming
 WASAC will incorporate elements in all our programming that will enhance the spiritual,
emotional, physical and mental well-being of our participants.
Incorporate Aboriginal values, culture and traditional practices in our programs
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WASAC follows the Circle of Courage philosophy and the fundamental values of the 7 Sacred
Teachings. The four basic needs identified by the Circle of Courage are belonging, mastery,
independence and generosity. These needs define the relationship between the individual
and others in the larger community.
Leadership in Aboriginal Community
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To play a leadership role in sharing and providing knowledge to other groups facing similar
challenges both within Manitoba and across Canada.
Programs and Activities
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To offer programming to Aboriginal children that helps develops and strengthens their social
and emotional skills by their ability to participate in activities that foster a sense of pride and
accomplishment.
Promote Cultural Awareness by providing opportunities for all Aboriginal youth to explore
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and learn about Aboriginal cultures
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To fully encourage cultural awareness and the exploration of the participants’ Aboriginal
culture. WASAC will continue to provide learning opportunities for the youth to explore
languages, cultural activities and traditions.
Leadership and Skill Development
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To ensure that Aboriginal youth role models are hired to deliver programming and are given
opportunities to develop their own skills and cultural awareness in a way that will enhance
their own personal development.
Facility and Satellite Sites
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To ensure that adequate facilities exist to provide for the current and future programming
requirements.
Community Outreach, Stakeholder and Community Reporting
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To ensure that aims, objectives, progress and successes of WASAC are communicated to
the appropriate constituencies. Information exchange and coordination – crosses with
leadership in Aboriginal community.
Promote Cultural Awareness in the Community at Large
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Through our programming, WASAC will promote cultural awareness, education and respect
for all the distinct Aboriginal cultures.
Corporate Support
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To increase the level of financial and promotional support from Winnipeg’s corporate
community.
Previous Student Placement
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1 second placement student in 2009-2010
Requirements of Placement
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Students are required to have a D.L. A vehicle is not required but would be an asset.
An updated Criminal Record Check is required.
A Child Abuse Registry Check is required.
Our agency is open to first, final and accelerated students.
**Please note: Status unknown for student field placements in 2013-2014.
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WINNIPEG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
290 Jarvis Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2W 5K2
Website Address: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/about/org/csd/wcfs.html
Contact Person: Colette Macpherson (Ph. 204-944-4401)
Colette.Macpherson@gov.mb.ca
Vision Statement
Safe and healthy children in nurturing and responsible families in responsive and supportive
communities.
Mission Statement
Winnipeg Child and Family Services Branch is mandated under the General Authority to provide
services in accordance with the provincial Child and Family Services Act and the Adoption Act. In
response to community direction and within an environment of integrated social and community
advocated for culturally competent and holistic services that support and strengthen families and
communities to ensure the protection, care and wellbeing of children and the prevention of child
abuse and neglect.
Learning Opportunities
Child Welfare in Manitoba has completed a major reorganization due to the implementation of
recommendations made in the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry-Child Welfare Initiative (AJI-CWI). Field
placement students need to be aware that Winnipeg Child and Family Services will experience
ongoing changes to programs and service delivery over the next several years. In addition to the
changes associated with the AJI-CWI, services will also be modified in relation to the Winnipeg
Integrated Service Initiative (WISI). The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and
Manitoba Family Services and Housing (FSH) have been working together on an integration of
health and social services. The vision of integrated community-based social services is to
provide efficient, effective and holistic services which are person- or family-focused and recognize
the principles of population health and primary health care.
In addition to experiencing changes, students may have the opportunity to participate in one or
more of the following program areas:
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Services to children and families
Services to permanent wards and adoption services
Family support and foster care resource
Perinatal services
More specific learning opportunities will likely include:
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Neighbourhood outreach and networking
Supportive counselling to children and families
Crisis intervention
Placement of children in alternate care arrangements
Investigation of abuse and neglect
Foster home support
Opportunity to become familiar with and involved with related resources/collaterals (i.e., schools,
hospitals, court, etc.)
Student Supports
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WCFS has a Branch Liaison who works collaboratively with the Faculty Liaison and the ICSWP
(William Norrie Centre) Internship Liaison. The Branch Liaison facilitates monthly student group
meetings to assist the students in staying connected to each other and to provide opportunities to
explore related service resources. The Liaison is also available to meet with students individually
to support them in their placements.
The Branch values student feedback and continues to modify/enhance the field placement based
on recommendations from student exit surveys.
Recent Student Placements
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5 students (3 second placement, 2 concentrated) in 2011-2012
2 second placement students in Summer 2012
6 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement, 4 concentrated) in 2012-2013
3 students (1 second placement, 2 concentrated) in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
 Student placement locations vary throughout the city. The Branch covers mileage.
 Child Abuse Registry as well as CFSIS checks are required. Forms are completed at time of
the interview and there is no cost.
 Criminal record check is required prior to commencing field. It is the responsibility of the
student to pay the cost. The Branch will reimburse the student.
 Some evening work may be required in certain situations, so flexible work hours are required.
 Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
 Abuse Registry and Criminal Records checks will be required.
 All student placements (first placement, second placement, or concentrated) will be
considered.
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THE WINNIPEG CHILDREN’S ACCESS AGENCY INC.
385 River Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3L 0C3
Phone: 204-284-4170 / Fax: 204-284-4162
Website Address: www.wcaa.ca
Executive Director & Onsite Supervisor: Mary Dawson
wcaa@mymts.net
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate
To provide supervised visitation and exchange services for children and their family members.
WCAA works primarily with families affected by domestic violence to facilitate contact in a safe,
neutral, and child-focused environment. Visitation is also available, on a limited basis, for
grandparents’ access and long-term supportive supervision for mental health and substance
abuse issues. WCAA does not provide services where children are in the care of CFS.
Learning Opportunities
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Monitor supervised visits between children and their family members
Develop detailed record keeping and documentation skills
Group facilitation (volunteer training)
Conducting Parent Orientations (screening, collecting background, determine suitability)
Improved written and oral communication skills
Unique Features
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Opportunities for both administrative functions and direct service to clients
Participation in staff meetings and case review
Develop problem-solving/intervention skills
Become a Monitor Mentor for new volunteer Visitation Monitors
Flexible work hours required - a combination of day, evening, and weekend hours
The only supervised access service in Winnipeg
Student Comments
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Friendly and supportive atmosphere, environment is welcoming to students
Good bus routes and parking
Flexible hours
Student input is encouraged and valued.
Limited opportunities for intensive casework
Recent Student Placements
 2 first placement students in 2009-2010
 2 first placement students in 2010-2011
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required. Forms provided by agency.
 Criminal Record Check is required. Paid for and retained by student.
 Flexible work hours required - a combination of day, evening and weekend hours.
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 First year students only.
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WINNIPEG DRUG TREATMENT COURT
Unit C – 165 Garry St.
Winnipeg MB R3C1G7
Phone: 204-944-6343 / Fax: 204-944-7073
Website Address: http://www.afm.mb.ca/Partnerships/DrugTreatmentCourts
Program Manager:
Wayne Lloyd
Wayne.lloyd@wdtc.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Janelle Korosil (Ph. 204-944-6312)
janelle.korosil@wdtc.mb.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
Drug treatment courts are unique courts that divert drug-addicted offenders away from
incarceration and to a comprehensive supervision and treatment program and a collaborative
approach which involves members of the judiciary, addiction services and other relevant
community organizations. The vision of the Winnipeg Drug Treatment Court (WDTC) is to break
the cycle of drug use, committing of crimes and subsequent incarceration by establishing an
alternate option and a partnership between the courts, treatment organization and community
services. The WDTC is available to offenders who are charged with possession or possession
for purposes of trafficking and/or with non-violent crimes. To be eligible for the program, an
offender must demonstrate a dependence on drugs and their criminal behavior must have been
caused by or motivated by addiction.
Offenders who are accepted into the WDTC participate in treatment plans that are generally
much more extensive in terms of time commitment and more rigorous than typical probation
and/or jail sentences that are imposed within the mainstream court system.
Learning Opportunities
WDTC is prepared to interview BSW and Pre-MSW students who are interested in working with
individuals who are drug-addicted. Prospective candidates should have an understanding of
addiction issues and to be able to demonstrate initiative in working with individuals, groups and
families. Students must be committed to supporting the participant in dealing with addiction and
other related issues in line with the primary goal of preventing re-offending, the underlying goal of
all drug treatment courts. There may also be opportunities for students to undertake community
and program development and working with community parties in strengthening the services
available to participants.
Recent Student Placements
 1 accelerated student in 2011-2012
 1 concentrated student in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
 Updated Criminal Record Check within 6 months of commencing placement
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WINNIPEG INNER CITY MISSIONS (WICM)
PO Box 2444, Station Main
Winnipeg MB R3C 4A7
Flora House
Place of Hope
739 Flora Avenue
Phone: 204-486-5494
Fax: 204-586-5494
415 Logan Avenue
Phone: 204-942-8682
Fax: 204-957-5001
Anishinabe Fellowship Centre
287 Laura Street
Phone: 204-946-0887
Executive Director:
Rev. Margaret Mullin, Dip. N., B.Sc.N, M.Div.
Parish Social Worker:
Susan Currie, E.C.E. III, B.S.W., R.S.W.
susan.currie@shawcable.com
Outreach Nurse:
Jane Bishop
Mandate
Winnipeg Inner City Missions (WICM) operates 2 inner city missions – Flora House in the North
End and Place of Hope in the Centennial neighbourhood. We work with people who live in
poverty, the majority of whom are Aboriginal.
At Anishinabe Fellowship Centre we operate:
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LAPP – Learning and Play Program – a parent/child program for preschoolers that teaches
parents how to play while encouraging literacy skills. It also provides a supervised place for
CFS visits to take place.
A community store where gently used clothing and small household items, etc. are sold for 25
cents
At Flora House we operate
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After School Program – a skills-based ‘After School Program’ for 6-10 year olds that operates
Monday to Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
At Place of Hope we operate:
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First Steps to Employment project for 19 residents ages 30-55 who want to work through any
barriers that have kept hindered them from holding on to a job.
A Sunday afternoon church service at 3:30 p.m. followed by a meal.
Agency’s offices located at this location
What we expect from students:
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Unconditional acceptance and respect for all regardless of race, gender or status (All of our
people are low income or living in poverty, some may be homeless, some may have mental
health issues and/or addictions, some have gender issues and most are Aboriginal)
Confidentiality
Strong personal boundaries (it is very easy to get caught up in the daily crisis and personal
issues)
Able to work as a team
If you are interested give us a call at 204-942-8682 ext 224 (Ask for Susan or Crystal)
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - ABORIGINAL HEALTH
PROGRAM - HEALTH SERVICES
305 – 323 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3B 2C1
Phone: 204-940-8719 / Fax: 204-940-2560
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
Regional Director: Kandice Leonard
Field Instructor(s): To be determined
Field Supervisor: Brenda Roland (Ph. 204-940-8719)
broland@wrha.mb.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
As a program under the umbrella of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority we follow the Mission, Vision,
and Values of the region. The Winnipeg Health Region's Board of Directors has recently approved a new
Vision, Mission, Values statement. It reads as follows:
Mission: To co-ordinate and deliver safe and caring services that promote health and well-being
Vision: Healthy People. Vibrant Communities. Care for All.
Values
 Dignity - as a reflection of the self-worth of every person
 Care - as an unwavering expectation of every person
 Respect - as a measure of the importance of every person
Our Commitments
 Innovation - that fosters improved care, health and well-being
 Excellence - as a standard of our care and service
 Stewardship - of our resources, knowledge and care
Strategic Directions
The Winnipeg Health Region's Board of Directors has recently approved six new strategic directions to
guide the Region's operations for the next five years, effective April 2011. They are:
 Enhance patient experience and outcomes by listening more carefully to patients and considering their
needs when designing and delivering services.
 Improve access to quality and safe care through improved integration of services and then use of
evidence informed practice.
 Work with the community to improve its health and well-being by forging partnerships and
collaborating with those we serve.
 Enhance quality care by fostering a work environment where staff are valued, supported and
accountable, and who reflect the diverse nature of our community.
 Work with stakeholders to enhance academic performance through the development of an academic
health sciences network where clinical education and research activities are better aligned and
integrated.
 Balance the provision of health-care services within the available resources to ensure a sustainable
health-care system.
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Learning Opportunities
Hospital-based program delivery for Aboriginal patients which include:
 Language interpretation, assistance with complex discharge planning to First Nations
communities, Spiritual cultural care and traditional wellness, advocacy, policy development.
 Health education: Workshop development and delivery
 Workforce development: outreach, recruitment and retention
Previous Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2013-2014
Requirements of Placement
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Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to commencement of field placement if
possible. The student must secure and pay for the CAR.
Criminal Record Check required prior to commencement of field placement if possible.
Vehicle not required
Flexible work hours required. No night shifts.
All levels of students considered
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - C.O.D.I.
Psych Health Bldg.
PZ-224 – 771 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3E 3N4
Field Instructor: Lin Conover
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
No description available.
Previous Student Placements
 1 concentrated/accelerated student in 2012-2013
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH PROGRAM
103 – 61 Tyndall Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2X 2T4
1050 Leila Ave.
Winnipeg MB R2P 1W6
Phone: 204-940-2020
Phone: 204-938-5676
Website Address: wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Dvora Braunstein
Ph: 204-940-3116
dbraunstein@wrha.mb.ca
Laura Braun
lbraun1@wrha.mb.ca
Mission Statement
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority provides supports to persons with severe and persistent
mental health problems, as well as support and consultation to mental health residential care
facilities. Services include assessment, crisis intervention; supportive counseling, basic needs
support, service coordination, and intensive rehabilitation case management. A team of
community mental health staff also provides community trauma debriefing following traumatic
community events.
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2008-2009
 1 first placement student in 2009-2010
 2 second placement students in 2010-2011
Student Requirements (Please check with Field Instructor)
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Criminal Record Check is required.
Child Abuse Registry Check is required.
Second year field student and/or concentrated student preferred.
First year field student with experience will be considered.
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH PROGRAM RELIEF & TRANSITION UNIT
3 rd Floor - 755 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N2
Website Address: wrha.mb.ca
Program Supervisor: Sheryl Hildebrand
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate or Mission Statement
The WRHA Community Mental Health Program includes a range of services in the community
that support adults experiencing mental health problems. Services are designed to support
people in their recovery to live successfully within their communities. Within each of the
community areas, a “Community Mental Health Worker” is available.
Transition and Relief Workers work specifically with clients who are in need of immediate support
within the community setting to reach short term goals. The client’s file would then be either
transferred to their community area where long term goals and continued support would be
available, or the client’s file is closed due to completion of goals.
Learning Opportunities
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Case management
Supportive counseling
Assisting clients who are experiencing crisis and working with clients to prevent crisis
Service planning
Work from a recovery model
Learn proper paper trails/case notes
Appropriate referrals and knowledge of community and inter-department
Appropriate reading material provided
Once a solid knowledge of the CMHP is acquired the opportunity to hold own small case load
is provided
Unique Features
 Educational/training opportunities appropriate for job description available
 Office located at a central services location provided a multidisciplinary setting
 Student exposed to team environment and a chance to spend time with other WRHA
employees
Student Comments
 Opportunity to work independently with adequate supervision
 Field instructor provides ample learning opportunities and encourages student to take charge
of own learning
 Field instructor readily available and tries to fit client interactions when student is doing hours
 Office convenient to transit
 Great networking opportunities
Limitations
 Lack of work space
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 Sharing computer and telephones
 Parking downtown, one – two hour parking on street or paid monthly parking for employee
parking lot
Recent Student Placements
 1 first placement student in 2009-2010
 1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
Requirements of Placement
 A Criminal Records Check required
 Other requirements: up-to-date vaccination record
 Vehicle is required. Vehicle will not be required at beginning of placement, once student able
to hold small case loads, it would be expected that student drive themselves to meetings.
 Flexible Work Hours is required. Work hours will be 8-4pm; however, if not a concentrated
student it would be more appropriate for this position to have a student three days a week.
 Will consider first year and second year students with prior experience and ability to work
three days a week
 Will consider concentrated or accelerated students
 Will consider regular session students
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT
204-940-3633
3rd Floor – 755 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N2
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
Director of Crisis Response Unit: Nancy Parker (Ph. 204-787-3979)
nparker@wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructor: To be determined
Field Supervisor: Rory Patzer (Ph: 204-940-3602)
rpatzer@wrha.mb.ca
Mission Statement
The mission is to provide community-based mental health crisis services with the objective of
assisting people in their recovery process.
Crisis Stabilization Unit Philosophy
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All clients have strengths and can recover from mental illness
Active participation of clients in all aspects of service delivery is expected
All assistance should be provided in the least intrusive / least restrictive manner
Clients are to be treated with respect, dignity, taking into consideration the individual’s rights
choices, and confidentiality
Client-centered, strength-based approach is essential
Clients are supported in the process of making their own decisions
Short term stay interventions are chosen based on the client’s goals for admission
Collaborative relationships with all aspects of the client’s support system
Openness to receiving directions / suggestions from any source in the community to further
improve our service
Learning Opportunities
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Holistic interdisciplinary team approach
Opportunity to work with individuals, families and other services
Opportunity to focus on crisis intervention skills development
Opportunity to work on a short term stay unit based in the community
Unique Features
 16 bed unit for short term crisis stabilization
Previous Student Placement
 1 second placement student in 2010-2011
Requirements of Placement
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Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to work as part of a team with a variety of staff of varied clinical backgrounds
Ability to occasionally work beyond the regularly scheduled hours
Previous completion of the crisis intervention and mental health courses are an asset
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 CSU can only accept one student per year
 Follow WRHA policies including Immunizations and Criminal Records Check
 No vehicle required
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - HOME CARE PROGRAM
Unit 102 – 1001 Corydon Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3M 0B6
Website Address: wrha.mb.ca
Agency Contact Person:
Field Instructors:
Jerry Floom
jfloom@wrha.mb.ca
Jerry Floom, Genevieve Druwe, Sara Window
Mandate
A community-based program that provides home support to individuals, regardless of age, who
require health services or assistance with activities of daily living. Home Care works with
individuals/families and provides assistance to help them stay in their homes for as long as is safely
possible. Home Care also ensures coordination of admission to facility care when living in the
community is not a viable alternative.
Learning Opportunities
The student is offered the opportunity to work with case situations in the Home Care Program. This
includes working with all age groups, individuals, and families. The student will work in a multidisciplinary team environment and will have the opportunity of working in the community and with
various other community-based services and agencies.
Unique Features
 A car is desirable - student may submit an expense claim for mileage/parking incurred as a
result of client home visits, etc.
 Parking is often on the street and varies according to office location.
 Office space and telephones may need to be shared, depending on availability.
 Some flexibility around hours of work, within defined parameters.
 Student is treated as a professional, and, as part of the multi-disciplinary team, student is
expected to wear an ID tag identifying them as a “Student with Home Care” - tag supplied to
student at time placement commences. Students must also attend a WRHA PHIA Orientation
session and sign an Oath of Confidentiality.
Student Comments
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Even though a large agency, staff very friendly, helpful in all departments
Students treated as professionals - work as members of a multidisciplinary team
Able to work as independently as student wishes, ample support provided as well
Student must be aware of what he/she wants from the placement, and take the initiative to be
sure he/she gets it (responsible for own learning)
 Students given as many client situations as they can comfortably manage
 Opportunity to learn about organizational structure
Recent Student Placements
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2 students (1 first placement, 1 second placement) in 2010-2011
1 second placement student in 2011-2012
2 second placement students in 2012-2013
1 first placement student in 2013-2014
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Please Note: Students who wish to be placed here should contact the Field Coordinator who will
arrange for contact with the Departmental personnel.
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - MOBILE CRISIS SERVICE
204-940-1781
3rd Floor – 755 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N2
Phone: 204-940-1780 / Fax: 204-940-1779
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructor Contact: To be determined
Clinical Team Leader/
Field Supervisor
Elliott Drewniak Clinical Team Leader (Ph. 204-940-1780)
edrewniak@wrha.mb.ca
Mission Statement
The mission is to provide timely and effective assistance to persons experiencing a mental health
or psychosocial crisis. Mobile Crisis Service staff will provide services that ensure the client’s
dignity and promote empowerment and the principles of Recovery.
Mobile Crisis Service Philosophy
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Decreasing the incidence of unnecessary hospitalization
Maximizing resources in the community for the client
Maintaining people in their own environment is most conducive to mental wellness
Timely response to all crisis calls
Adherence to the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)
Voluntary client participation is strongly encouraged
Client-centered, strength-based approach
Streamlined access to services
Interventions are chosen based on the least restrictive approach
Clients are assisted in the process of making their own decisions
Short term follow-up
Openness to receiving directions / suggestions from any source in the community to further
improve our service
 Collaborative relationships with other community services / agencies
Learning Opportunities
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Holistic interdisciplinary team approach
Opportunity to work with individuals, families and other services
Opportunity to focus on crisis intervention skills development
Opportunity to work in all geographic areas within the Winnipeg health region
Unique Features
 Crisis line and in-person crisis intervention experience
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student placement in 2008-2009
 1 concentrated student placement in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
 Ability to work independently and take initiative
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Ability to work as part of a team with a variety of staff of varied clinical backgrounds
Ability to occasionally work beyond the regularly scheduled hours
Regular Session students (September to April)
Second placement or concentrated students only
Previous completion of the crisis intervention and mental health courses are an asset
MCS can only accept one student per year
Follow WRHA policies including Immunizations and Criminal Records Check
No vehicle required
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM
c/o Grace Hospice
260 Booth Dr.
Winnipeg MB R3J 3R5
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructors: Fred Nelson
Ph. 204-837-0753
fnelson@wrha.mb.ca
No description available
Previous Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
Ela Partyka
epartyka@wrha.mb.ca
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - PROGRAM OF ASSERTIVE
COMMUNITY TREATMENT (PACT)
490 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg MB R3A 0X7
4 – 1050 Leila Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2P 1W6
Phone: 204-940-3290
Phone: 204-938-5440
Team Leader:
Roman Baranowski
Team Leader:
Arlene MacLennon
Field Instructors:
Roman Baranowski
rbaranowski@wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructors:
Rona Stupnikoff
rstupnikoff@wrha.mb.ca
Rebecca Clarke
rclarke@wrha.mb.ca
Matt Dolloff
mdolloff@wrha.mb.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
PACT is a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals who provide treatment,
rehabilitation and support for people with severe and persistent mental health problems.
Services are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year, for indefinite duration.
The program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an outreach oriented comprehensive
community treatment, rehabilitation, and support services designed to meet the needs of people
with severe and persistent mental illness. The service is provided to participants in their homes,
at work, and in the community.
Services include attention to both mental health needs and basic needs such as everyday
activities like caring for oneself, taking medications, establishing social relationships, finding and
keeping places to live and work as well as managing one’s finances. Services enable
participants to regain stability, take steps towards recovery and achieve personal goals.
Learning Opportunities
Crisis response, symptom assessment, management and education, supportive counseling,
direct service, skills teaching, development and support of social activities and relationships,
substance abuse services, employment services, family work, advocacy, and outreach
opportunities may include the following:
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Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals including
psychiatrist, nurses, social workers, occupational therapist, etc.
Opportunity to provide treatment such as medication management, therapeutic counseling,
substance use intervention and primary health care.
Opportunity to assist participants with rehabilitation in all areas of life including housing,
family and social relationships, vocational and educational activities and skill teaching.
Opportunity to provide support through direct assistance with daily living activities to meet the
basic necessities of life.
Opportunity for crisis intervention work.
Unique Features
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Creative assertiveness
Can-do approach
Recovery and rehabilitation approach
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Best Practice Model
Recent Student Placements
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1 concentrated student in 2010-2011
1 concentrated student in 2011-2012
1 second placement student in Summer 2012
2 concentrated students in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
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Flexible work hours may be required (i.e. possibly evening shifts & weekend shifts).
Access to a vehicle and Driver’s License Class Five
Summer Students and/or Regular Session Students may be considered
Follow WRHA policies with respect to Immunization and Criminal Record Checks
Concentrated or Experienced Students
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - RIVER HEIGHTS COMMUNITY
AREA
6 – 677 Stafford St.
Winnipeg MB R3M 2X7
102 – 1001 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3M 0B6
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
Community Area Director: Dana Rudy
Field Instructor: To be determined
Mandate or Mission Statement
Mission: To coordinate and deliver safe and caring services that promote health and well-being.
Vision: Healthy people, vibrant communities, care for all.
Values:
 Dignity – as a reflection of the self-worth of every person
 Care – as an unwavering expectation of every person
 Respect – as a measure of the importance of every person
Our Commitments:
 Innovation – that fosters improved care, health and well-being
 Excellence – as a standard of our care and service
 Stewardship – of our resources, knowledge and care
Purpose of Community Development
The purpose of community development is to continually improve the health and well-being of the
population we serve by engaging in a broad range of strategies including organizational capacity
building, intersectoral networking and local area development.
Purpose of Primary Care
Primary Health Care strives to prevent disease, promote well-being, and provide primary care to
people of all ages, directly in the community.
Services in Primary Health Care include:
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Primary care clinics
Communicable disease follow-up and immunization
Community health promotion initiatives
Community Mental Health Program / Shared care counselling
Learning Opportunities
 Community development activities within the River Heights community area; i.e., participation
with the public health team, our local tenant advisory committees, parent-child coalitions
(Families Forward), and Neighbourhood Resource Networks (NRN)
 Opportunities to work with 55+ adults in Manitoba Housing complexes, people living with
mental health issues, new Canadians, and the Teen Clinic population
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 Working with our Community facilitator on time-limited projects such as developing community
gardens, creating sustainable family support groups, developing and delivering presentations
to community partners such as Oak Table Ministry, Teen Clinic, Parenting Get Together
Group, River House
 As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the social work student would be responsible for
providing social work clinical services consisting of psycho-social assessment and
interventions aimed at assisting individuals and families to cope with and adapt to issues
related to illness, to use the health care system effectively and efficiently; to assist the team in
facilitating health promotion activities, healthy living, health education, chronic disease
management. The social work student develops and implements a healthy plan with clients
and evaluates success in meeting this plan and provides ongoing service coordination and
links clients to internal as well as external community resources. This may include providing
services to youth population within our evening Teen Clinic.
Unique Features
The Stafford office is a co-located Winnipeg Integrated Services site. This Health and Social
Services office provides a variety of services to the community, such as Community Mental
Health, Public Health, Families First programming, nutrition services, community development,
child and family services, RentAid (replaces the Manitoba Shelter Benefit program name);
Community Living Disability Services (replaces the Supported Living program name); Children’s
disAbility Services (replaces Children’s Special Services program name); MarketAbilities
(replaces Vocational Rehabilitation program name); Early Learning and Child Care (replaces
Manitoba Child Care program name); and Employment and Income Assistance.
The 1001 Corydon office is a Health and Social Services site, offering Primary Care and Home
Care services, both community and nursing.
Students will have an opportunity to work with and interact with a variety of professionals in this
non-traditional placement.
Recent Student Placements
 2007 Summer student
 2009-2010 Distance Delivery student
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to commencement of placement. CAR is
the responsibility of the student to secure.
 Criminal Record Check required prior to the commencement of placement. CRCs are the
responsibility of the student to secure.
 Students will have to sign an Oath of Confidentiality on the first day of placement, which will
govern their conduct throughout placemetn.
 Vehicle required
 Flexible work hours required (i.e., there may be some evening shifts)
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - SHARED CARE
496 Hargrave St.
Winnipeg MB R3A 1T4
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Jaik Josephson
jjosephson@wrha.mb.ca
“Shared Care” involves family physicians working with mental health counsellors and
psychiatrists. The goal of Shared Care is to assist persons with mental health difficulties to
achieve and maintain good mental health and emotional well-being.
After it is determined by a family doctor, or after a person discloses to their doctor that they are
experiencing mental health difficulties, the doctor may refer the individual to Shared Care. The
individual may then be connected to a mental health counsellor or a psychiatrist. The doctor,
counsellor and/or the psychiatrist will then work together with the individual to identify the support
and assistance needed to achieve their health goals.
An individual may be referred to a mental health counsellor if they are experiencing:
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Problems with alcohol and drugs
Social isolation and loneliness
Relationship and parenting problems
Experiences of grief and loss
Feelings of anxiety
Conflict at home
Low self esteem
Difficulty coping with stress
Difficulties at work or school
The mental health counsellor provides individual, family or group counselling, which is short-term
and time-limited. The psychiatrist provides assessment and consultation to the family physician
related to treatment.
Previous Student Placements
 1 second placement student in 2012-2013
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA
COMMUNITY AREA
2 – 2015 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3J OK3
Website Address: wrha.mb.ca
Community Area Director: Pat Younger
Field Instructor: Sharon Walters
204-940-2117
swalters@wrha.mb.ca
Mandate or Mission Statement
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's Mission is to co-ordinate and deliver safe and caring
services that promote health and well-being. With a vision of having healthy people, vibrant
communities and care for all, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority espouses the values of
Dignity (as a reflection of the self-worth of every person); Care (as an unwavering expectation of
every person); and Respect (as a measure of the importance of every person).
Learning Opportunities
Students will be offered an opportunity to work with individuals and groups using a community
development approach. The purpose of community development is to improve the health and
well being of the population we serve by engaging in a broad range of strategies including
organizational capacity building, intersectoral networking and local area development.
Depending upon a student’s interests, opportunities for involvement may include:
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Developing initiatives with community committees such as the local Parent Child Coalition,
Diversity Working Group, Healthy Schools Committee, local youth committees, Healthy
Together Now Funding Committee. Opportunities in the community may also include
working with an Mb Housing tenant’s group, a Senior’s Centre or other agencies.
Opportunities to work with Health and Social Services staff such as the Public Health Team,
Community Mental Health Team, Healthy Aging Resource Team, Nurse Practitioners, Home
Care and Family Services staff (i.e. Employment and Income Assistance & Children’s
Disability Services).
Unique Features
The St. James-Assiniboia office is a co-located Winnipeg Integrated Services Site. This Health
and Social Services office provides a variety of services to the community, such as Community
Mental Health, Public Health, Families First programming, Nutrition services, Community
Development, Employment and Income Assistance, Mb Early Learning & Child Care, Community
Living disABILITY Services, marketAbilities Program, Children’s disAbilities Services, Child and
Family Services. Students will have an opportunity to interact with a variety of professionals in
this non-traditional placement.
Previous Student Placements
 1 concentrated student placement in 2012-2013
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 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check required prior to commencement of placement. CAR are
the responsibility of the student to secure
 Criminal Record Check required prior to the commencement of placement. CRC are the
responsibility of the student to secure.
 Students will have to sign an Oath of Confidentiality on the first day of placement, which will
govern their conduct throughout placement.
 WRHA immunizations policy
 Vehicle required
 Flexible work hours required (i.e. there may be some evening shifts)
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WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - WINNIPEG MENTAL HEALTH COURT
817 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg MB R3E 3N4
Phone number: 204-940-8755 / Fax number: 204-940-2330
Website Address: www.wrha.mb.ca
Contact Person:
Ken MacKenzie MSW, BSW, BA
204-940-8755
kmackenzie@wrha.mb.ca
Field Instructor(s): To be determined
Mandate or Mission Statement
The Winnipeg Mental Health Court (MHC) is a joint initiative of Manitoba Justice and the
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Mental Health Program. The goal of the Mental
Health Court is to divert adults whose criminal involvement is a direct result of their mental illness
from the regular court system.
Learning Opportunities
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Help deliver comprehensive community mental health treatment and support services to
participants.
Help conduct a comprehensive assessment of the participant, followed by a service plan that
ensures the participant has access to the appropriate treatment, services, and supports
necessary to aid them on their road to recovery.
Work as part of a professional and functional team.
Opportunity to learn about Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) such as
schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder and their treatments.
Gain knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Previous Student Placements
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1 first field placement student in 2012-2013
1 second placement student in 2013-2014
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WOLSELEY FAMILY PLACE
691 Wolseley Ave. (Lower Level)
Winnipeg MB R3G 1C3
Phone: 204-788-8052
Website Address: www.wolseleyfamilyplace.com
Executive Director: Sharon Taylor (Ph. 204-788-8081)
sharon.taylor@mts.net
Field Instructor: Nasrin Sepehri (Ph. 204-788-8052)
healtheducator@mts.net
Supervisor: Jess Leppik (Ph. 204-788-8141)
newrealities@mymet.net
Mandate
Wolseley Family Place (WFP) is a non-profit, community-based family resource centre which
services families with children living in Winnipeg’s inner city. The neighbourhood is known for its
violence and crime, alcohol and drug misuse, substandard housing, and poverty. However, WFP
and its community partners apply a strengths-based approach to addressing the needs identified
by local individuals.
The overall goal of WFP is to provide a community-based continuum of education and service to
families “at risk”. WFP recognizes that the health of families is linked to the conditions of their
lives and to their ability to influence these conditions. WFP works with families to assist them to
develop the information, skills, and confidence that they need to care for them and their children.
WFP affirms the right of all families to self-determination within their own culture, spiritual, and
social context, and endeavours to link the program with others who share these goals.
The work of WFP is guided by principles that focus on building supportive relationships,
facilitating growth, respecting diversity, and furthering community development. WFP facilitates
social support, cooperation, and collective responsibility by offering education, information,
activities, material support, and other resources to families across a number of program areas.
Program areas include parent/child education, family preservation, childcare and development,
health and safety issues, food and nutrition sessions, recreational activities, life skills and
awareness workshops, employment support, community development, literacy programs, and
leadership development. WFP evolves in response to the evolving needs of the community.
Vision
WFP envisions healthy families living in the core area with equitable access to holistic social and
health services that are appropriate to the community’s needs.
Mission
WFP offers holistic community-based services to help bridge the gap between existing services
and the needs of this at-risk community.
Learning Opportunities
There are a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities which will vary somewhat from
year to year, but would be drawn from the following areas of service provision:
 Community development: Includes outreach, networking, program planning and delivery,
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both on and offsite, promotions
 Case management: Shadowing at first, and then working one-on-one with participants for
assessment and referral, case planning, service coordination, providing ongoing support and
information, home visits – participant-centred
 Group facilitation, shadowing, and co-delivery
Unique Features
We are a holistic facility and provide well-rounded services onsite, based on western models, and
alternatives. We are progressive and down-to-earth at the same time. There is a community
kitchen onsite, daycare for participants, a doctor onsite, and many other features. We try to leave
a small footprint on the planet in our day-to-day operations. We have access to the indoor pool
across the street. Great staff and participants. We are inclusive. Wolseley Family Place has
won many awards. Discussion of issue(s), from many different perspectives, is encouraged.
This leads to a very creative feeling at work.
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Good broad-based learning opportunities, interesting activities
Entrenched in ethical social work practice
Supportive environment in which to learn
Fun place to work
This agency is always looking forward and striving to improve the lives of participants.
It is exciting to be a part of.
Recent Student Placements
 2 first placement students in 2010-2011
 2 students (1 first placement, 1 Pre-MSW) in 2011-2012
 1 first placement student in 2012-2013
Requirements of Placement
 Child Abuse Registry (CAR) Check is required within three months prior to commencement of
field placement. We will provide the required forms and pay for the CAR Check.
 Criminal Record Check is required within three months prior to commencement of field
placement. The student is responsible for payment of CRC.
 Driver’s abstract required
 A vehicle would be helpful, but not required (depends on area of work).
 Flexible work hours (some evening work required)
 Second year students preferred; Pre-MSW students considered
 Regular Session students only (no summer placements)
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WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD OF MANITOBA
333 Broadway
Winnipeg MB R3C 4W3
Phone: 204-954-4524 / Fax: 204-954-4452
Website Address: www.wcb.mb.ca
Field Instructor: Dave Brown (Ph. 204-954-4524)
dbrown@wcb.mb.ca
On-Site Supervisor: Brent Murphy
bmurphy@wcb.mb.ca
Mandate
The complex claims unit is responsible for the management of complex claims involving
psychiatric/mental health issues, brain injuries, terminal illness, worksite fatalities, chronic pain
and catastrophic injuries. Staff manage the internal crisis intervention line dealing wihsuicidal and
or threatening clients.
Learning Opportunities
The student will be exposed to a wide range of services provided by the special services unit.
Working under the direct guidance of several staff managing claims, the student will learn all
aspects of the Workers Compensation Board and will progress through stages from job
shadowing to increasing responsibilities in assignments on claims. They will be working directly with
injured workers and their families in areas of vocational rehabilitation/training, their daily
functioning/care, exposed to extensive resources of a wide variety and gain knowledge in mental
health, brain injuries, retraining/education and physical disabilities.
Agency Supports
 A cubicle office with telephone and PC is provided
 Guidance and assistance provided by on-site instructor as well as additional instruction/guidance
from as many as six staff members
 Student placement supported by the program director and vice-president
Unique Features
 Hours may require rare/infrequent evening work
 A vehicle is required; parking is not provided
 There may be some short distance out-of-town travel
Student Preferences
 Agency prefers concentrated students in regular session
Student Comments
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Ability to work independently but with adequate supervision
Flexible and accommodating
Approachable and supportive staff
Student included as part of team; student input is encouraged
Student treated as regular staff by everyone
Opportunity to shadow and work with all team members
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Excellent work space; telephone, desk, and computer are provided
Many opportunities provided for workshops, seminars, etc.
Encourage and provide opportunities to connect with multiple community resources
Many opportunities for learning
Opportunities provided for involvement with a multidisciplinary team approach
Parking is an issue and expensive
Would have liked to have had more clients to work with on an individual/independent basis
Recent Student Placements
 1 concentrated student in 2006-2007
 1 concentrated student in 2008-2009
 1 second placement student in Summer 2012
 1 concentrated student in 2012-2013