Program Information Description and contact updated: 12/02/16
Program approved for; 2nd-Year MSW [X]
PROGRAM INFORMATION
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Parent Agency Name: Unity Schools
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| Parent Agency Address: 6038 Brann St, Oakland, 94605 |
| Parent Agency Phone Number: (510) 635-7170 |
| Program Name: Oakland Unity High School; Oakland Unity Middle School |
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Program Address (if different from the parent agency address):
High School: 6038 Brann St, Oakland 94605
Middle School: 7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 94605
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Program Phone Number: (510) 499-7870
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Program E-mail Address: mtoloui@unityhigh.org
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Agency/Program Website Address: www.unityhigh.org
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STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS
Contact's Name:Maryam Toloui, LCSW
Contact's Phone Number: 510-499-7870
Contact's E-mail Address: mtoloui@unityhigh.org
Program Description:
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Unity Schools are a pair of college preparatory public charter schools in East Oakland, serving students from grades 6-8 (at Oakland Unity Middle School) and 9-12 (at Oakland Unity High School).
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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Providing quality, college prep education. Addressing the disparities in educational attainment between students of color and white peers, between low-income students and median-income peers, and between English language learning students and English proficient peers.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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Students of color; low-income students; immigrant students; English-learners
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Wellness Services offers psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, individual/group/family therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and staff training and consultation.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of students referred for Wellness Services
- Provide individual therapy to caseload of selected students
- Provide group therapy to at least one group of students per semester, focusing on various topics such as depression, anxiety, community building, self-image, etc.
- Provide crisis intervention to students who are experiencing immediate social or emotional needs at school
- Provide case management and case collaboration services for the students on your caseload
- Refer students to community resources as needed
- Provide mental health and social work consultation to teachers and staff
- Keep appropriate documentation including assessment paperwork, treatment plans, progress notes, safety plans, etc
- Attend weekly individual clinical supervision and monthly group supervision
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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Eligible to attend trainings through Seneca Center and other community organizations
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: ____Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday__________________________________________
Hours preferred: _____8am-4pm or 8:30-4:30_____________________________________________
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: _x___
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: ____ Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: __X__ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: __X__ No: ____
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW:____ First-Year MSW: ____ Second-Year MSW: __2__ 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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Applicants should have some prior training or experience working with multicultural and multilingual at-risk individuals and families. Applicants with over one year of supervised social work experience are preferred. We typically require a commitment for a ten-month period beginning in mid-August and ending in mid-June (school breaks and holidays not included). Basic knowledge of word processing and internet applications necessary. Spanish language skills a plus.
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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:
__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:__if possible__ No: ____
INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes:__hopefully!__ 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: