Chico High School - Bilingual Spanish Speaking Student Support

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Organization Description

The mission of the Chico Unified School District, a partnership of students, staff, families and community, is to ensure all students achieve high levels of academic and personal success, contribute to the community and confidently compete in a changing global society by engaging in quality educational programs that address diverse student needs and promote learning throughout life.

Program Information

Our program offers hands-on practicum experience supporting students and families experiencing homelessness within a school setting. Interns will develop skills in case management, outreach, and advocacy while helping remove barriers to school enrollment, attendance, and academic success.Students will gain experience connecting families to community resources such as mental health, medical, and housing services, while collaborating with school staff and community agencies. They will also learn to advocate for students’ educational rights, including supporting unaccompanied youth and assisting with resolving enrollment or service-related challenges.Interns will build skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, resource coordination, and trauma-informed care. Ongoing supervision and professional development will support their growth in ethical and culturally responsive social work practice.

Students placed in our program should be adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment. The role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with diverse students and families experiencing crisis.A willingness to ask questions, seek support, and engage in self-reflection is essential. Interns should be organized, able to manage both structured and unstructured tasks, and open to learning through hands-on experience. Compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to equity and advocacy are key qualities for success in this placement.

 

 

Health & Safety

Students may encounter emotionally intense situations while working with youth and families experiencing homelessness, including exposure to trauma, crisis situations, and complex family dynamics. The role may involve supporting students in high-stress environments and navigating unpredictable circumstances.There may be occasional travel within the community or between school sites, and interns may interact with families in a variety of settings. While safety protocols are in place, interns should be aware of potential exposure to communicable illnesses common in school environments.Ongoing supervision, guidance, and established safety procedures are provided to support interns in managing these experiences in a safe and professional manner.
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901 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
United States
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Social Work
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