Issues to address with your internship supervisor:
Now that you have your internship lined up, there are some issues that you should address with your supervisor. Just like any other job, you want to determine what the ground rules are for this workplace. The following are issues and questions that you should address early on. Be prepared to discuss them with the Internship Program Director in weekly assignments.
Philosophy: What is the philosophy or mission statement of the agency that I am expected to abide by and represent to clients?
Working with Clients: How should I present myself to clients? As an intern, what can I do and what can I not do when assisting clients?
Dress and Behavior Code: What is considered "appropriate dress" and "appropriate behavior" at this workplace?
Confidentiality: What are your rules regarding confidentiality? How is information about clients protected? Do I need to sign a confidentiality agreement?
Mandatory Reporting: What are the requirements within the agency for reporting any abuse that I witness or suspect when dealing with clients?
Receiving Assignments and Feedback: How often do I meet with you (the supervisor)? How will I know what my assignments and duties are? How will I know what I'm doing right and what I need to improve on? If there is a problem with other personnel, whom do I talk to?
Safety: What are the rules concerning worker safety? Are there any protocols for dealing with clients who are unsafe?
