Getting the Most from Your Experience

E-portfolio

An Introduction to Fieldwork
Onsite Job Training
Visible Work Experience
Chances To Network
Accumulating New Skills

Nervous
Overwhelmed
Alone
Excited
Skeptical
Determined
Unsure
Doubtful
Optimistic

Feelings

Not Fitting in With Staff

Meeting Expectations
Completing Task
Connecting Knowledge and
Skill
Retaining Information
Doing Large Group
Presentations

Concerns

Higher Aspirations
Greater Confidence
Better Relationships

Three years ago, I worked for an agency that helped single parents
obtain a Job, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Childcare, Housing and
Transportation.
My client was due for a renewal of services and needed to
provide the worker with current documentation.
My client informed me that she had a mutual friend at the agency
that would sign off on her paperwork which was not accurate.
Due to working with my client for quite some time and building a
trusting relationship with her and her children this presented a
ethical dilemma.
I later informed my client of the misuse of services and then
reported the facts to my agency and allowed them to follow up
with the worker whom my client receive the benefits from.

Great Communication Skills

Flexible
Disciplined
A Coach/Mentor
Feedback/Incentives
Approachable
Positive Attitude
Considerate
Adapt to Change
Values Employees

Applying The IPM Model Reflecting

Giving Back To The Community
Sense Of Empowerment
Being Proactive
Gratification

Free Workshops
School Based Mentoring Program
Community Based Mentoring Program
Back to School Skating Night
Thanksgiving Food Box
Community Donation Clothing Bin
Adopt a Family for Christmas
Fundraiser Events

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Cultural Challenge
Racism
Ageism.
How I access my current level of skills while working with people
of different cultural backgrounds?
Monitoring my own reaction to different scenarios.

My Faith
Family Time
Shopping
Reading
Cooking
Spa Day
Sleeping
Crochet

Building Positive Working Relationships

Gaining Knowledge
Applying Real Life Experiences
Networking With Contacts
Exposure

Obtaining AHS Master

Degree From Wilmington
University
Attending Financial Freedom
Workshops
Taking additional Courses in
Business and Finances
Joining Local Committee
Boards

Short-term

Operate and Own a

Before /After School
Community School

Long- term