Program Information Description and contact updated: 11/12/16
Program approved for: 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X] PPSC [X]
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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Parent Agency Name: Emery Unified School Distrit
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Parent Agency Address: 4727 San Pablo Ave. Emeryville, CA 94608
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Parent Agency Phone Number: 510-601-4000
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Agency/Program Website Address: www.emeryusd.org
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Program E-mail Address: kevin.w.edwards@emeryusd.org
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STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS
Internship Contact's Name: Kevin W. Edwards, LCSW, PPSC
Contact's Phone Number: 510-833-0275
Contact's E-mail Address: kevin.w.edwards@emeryusd.org
Program Description:
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Emery Unified is a small urban school district located the East Bay. We serve a diverse student body grades TK – 12. With the TK-8, high school and city services located on one site, we offer a unique opportunity for a community schools approach to education serving the often diverse and complicated needs of an inner city culturally rich population. We offer a range of support services. We have a medical and dental clinic on-site, we offer counseling and mental health services, social work case management as well as a full range of educational support services. With a new building and community center, we offer a unique internship experience of integrated service and supports for the community in which we serve.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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We address a range of issues that pose an impediment to learning, including but not limited to medical, psycho-social challenges, detrimental effects of poverty, trauma and learning difficulties.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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As a school district we serve a diverse clientele. Our ages range from 4 – 18 and our students reflect the rich cultural traditions found in the Bay Area. Our student come from all over the world and are diverse in culture, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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Interns will have the opportunity to learn service provision in a community schools model. Will learn systems of triage and service coordination/collaboration, counseling and mental health services, case management services, behavioral interventions and psycho-social support services tailored to the needs of a diverse inner city population.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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We have an LCSW on site and a person who can provide PPSC supervision.
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: ____Mon. – Fri.__________________________________
Hours preferred: _____8:00 – 4:30________________________________
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: xx__
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: ____ Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: _xx_ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: _xx_ No: ____
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW:____ First-Year MSW: _xx_ Second-Year MSW: _xx_ 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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We would welcome Spanish and Arabic speaking interns. We also would welcome interns who have a desire to learn program management and have a strong desire to learn clinical social work skills tailored to diverse inner city populations.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: __0___
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
__xx__ Fingerprint clearance
__xx_ Background check
_xx__ 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:_xx__ No: ____
Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes:_xx___ No: ____
INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes: _xx___ No: ____
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
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$1000.00 and successful completion of the internship.
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Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify: