VHC-Harvest Park Educational Center/HPEC After School Academy (A CBO of Valley Harvest Church of Merced)

Organization Description

HPEC's mission is to reduce the growing inmate population by working with underprivileged students who often come from foster homes and group homes. This is done through The Next Step...Principle-Based Lifestyle Training (PBLT)(ALL COPYRIGHTS RESERVED 1994-2021), which is a book created by the managing director, Gloria J. Morris. Throughout this book, there are lessons that can be applied to both school and personal life. The tuotrs are trained in the PBLT methods in order to aid the students.

Program Information

CSU Stanislaus Graduate MSW student's activities as set forth on the SW 5040 Foundation Practicum Learning Plan & Evaluation Form, provides the practicum learning objectives/competencies, required practice behaviors & learning activities that are tied to a 9 point rubric for evaluation at mid-year in December and again at the end of the school year in May. HPEC has aligned its activities for each student (TK-8) in accordance with the 9 point rubric. MSWs are lead by an LCSW Field Supervisor and day to day operations are managed by Gloria Morris, Mg. Director/Curriculum & Task Supervisor.

Health & Safety

COVID Vax record would be appreciated. Knowledge of first aid is helpful.

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
  • Fingerprinting -- Dept. of Justice
Address 
557 W 26th Street
Merced, CA 95340
United States
Student Contact 
Name
Gloria J. Morris
Job Title
Managing Director (PBLT Curriculum and Behavioral/Academic Tutorials)
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Advanced
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Foundation
Social Work - MSW Intake
Social Work - MSW Stateside Advanced
Social Work - MSW Stateside Foundation
Organization type 
Educational Services, Training or Consulting (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

Monday thru Thursday 2:30 - 6:00 PM

Maximum students 
15