Program Information Description and contact updated: 01/12/17
Program approved for: MSW 1st Year [X] MSW 2nd Year [X ]
Parent Agency Name:
CivicorpsSchools
Website:
www.cvcorps.org
Agency/Program Address:
101 Myrtle Strett
Oakland CA 94610
Internship contact person:
Natasha Vinakor, LCSW
Phone Number:
510-325-5273
E-mail:
natasha.vinakor@cvcorps.org
County Agency is in: Alameda.
Program Description:
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The Civicorps Academy serves young adults ages 18 to 26 through a combination of on-the-job training in environmental improvement projects and formal classroom instruction working towards a high school diploma. Civicorps is dedicated to promoting youth development through environmental stewardship and community service. We seek to improve young people’s academic skills and knowledge, increase their sense of civic and environmental responsibility, foster their sense of caring toward others, and build their capacity to improve their own lives and to actively contribute to a democratic way of life.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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Education, job training, and career for opportunity youth ages 18-26
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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All of our students have dropped out of high school, are low-income, and 99% live in poverty. Almost all (99%) students are an ethnic minority, 50% are formerly incarcerated, 50% are struggling with homelessness, 40% have learning disabilities, 35% are single parents, 24% are former foster youth. They are 18-26 years old.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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High school diploma, paid job training, extensive support services for during and post program
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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1-1 counseling and case management, general program observation, understanding grant compliance, helping to run our clothing and food programs
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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Alternatives to Violence Project training, on-going staff development and supervision, trainings to interest
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: ___M-F________________________________________________
Hours preferred: ___M-TH 8-6, Friday 8-4_______________________________________________
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: _X___
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: __X__ Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: _X___ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: ____ No: __X__
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW:____ First-Year MSW: __1__ Second-Year MSW: ____ Second-Year Title IV-E:____
Please indicate any particular characteristics and skills that would be desirable for this placement (e.g., language capacity, knowledge of specific computer programs, etc.):
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Bilingual Spanish is highly desirable, as we have an influx of Latino students. Overall, just being an independent thinker and team player is great
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: _____
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
___X__ Fingerprint clearance
___X__ Background check
__X___ TB clearance
_____ Other health examinations
_____ Immunizations
_____ A vehicle for placement related duties
Does the agency cover the cost for any background checks or health procedures? Yes:_X___ No: ____
Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes:____ No: __X__
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes:__X__ No: ____
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify: