Field Experince Report
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY EXTENSION & AFFILIATED PROGRAMME
MARACAS ROYAL ROAD, MARACAS, ST. JOSEPH
My Field Experience
An assignment
Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the course
SOCI480 FIELD EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTOR: Terrence Browne
By
Nichola F Mapp
2th September 2012
Approval…………………
My Field Experience (Division of Health and Social Services)
Brief Overview of the Agency Over the past twelve (12) weeks period I had the opportunity of completing 68 hours of Social Work Practicum at the Ministry of Education: Student Support Services more specific the the 6 primary school in the El Soccoro Areat, Trinidad. “The Department of Social Services strives to provide quality assistance to the Tobago community by developing and implementing measures to combat social problems in Tobago through the use of social protection systems and social action”( dhsstha.gov.tt).
VISION: An empowered society through sustainable, people-centred development within a caring and enabling society.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide an array of targeted programmes and services aimed at empowering individuals to improve their social, mental, economic wellbeing thereby enabling them to function effectively in their environment. According to the official website,(dhsstha.gov.tt), The Office of the Assistant Secretary in the Division of Health and Social Services and Gender Affairs, and The Directorate of Social Services are charged with the responsibility to effectively advance and promote the delivery of social policies in Tobago. From this mandate, comes the responsibility to ensure holistic, social, and human development of all Tobagonians through effective social protection mechanisms. At all times an environment of professionalism, courtesy and objectivity is maintained in promoting the interests of the department 's beneficiaries. The Social Welfare Unit where I
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY EXTENSION & AFFILIATED PROGRAMME
MARACAS ROYAL ROAD, MARACAS, ST. JOSEPH
My Field Experience
An assignment
Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the course
SOCI480 FIELD EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTOR: Terrence Browne
By
Nichola F Mapp
2th September 2012
Approval…………………
My Field Experience (Division of Health and Social Services)
Brief Overview of the Agency Over the past twelve (12) weeks period I had the opportunity of completing 68 hours of Social Work Practicum at the Ministry of Education: Student Support Services more specific the the 6 primary school in the El Soccoro Areat, Trinidad. “The Department of Social Services strives to provide quality assistance to the Tobago community by developing and implementing measures to combat social problems in Tobago through the use of social protection systems and social action”( dhsstha.gov.tt).
VISION: An empowered society through sustainable, people-centred development within a caring and enabling society.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide an array of targeted programmes and services aimed at empowering individuals to improve their social, mental, economic wellbeing thereby enabling them to function effectively in their environment. According to the official website,(dhsstha.gov.tt), The Office of the Assistant Secretary in the Division of Health and Social Services and Gender Affairs, and The Directorate of Social Services are charged with the responsibility to effectively advance and promote the delivery of social policies in Tobago. From this mandate, comes the responsibility to ensure holistic, social, and human development of all Tobagonians through effective social protection mechanisms. At all times an environment of professionalism, courtesy and objectivity is maintained in promoting the interests of the department 's beneficiaries. The Social Welfare Unit where I
References: The Division of Health and Social Services (2012). The Department of Social Services and Gender Affairs. Retrieved on 23rd, September, 2012, from htttp://www.dhsstha.gov.tt/about-usc/57.html