Program Information Program description and contact info updated: 03/20/17
Program approved for: 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
Parent Agency Name: HIP Housing
Parent Agency Address: 800 South Claremont St., #210, San Mateo, CA 94402
Parent Agency Phone Number: 650-348-6660
Program Name: Self-Sufficiency Program
Program E-mail Address: ssuprapto@hiphousing.org
Agency/Program Website Address: Hiphousing.org
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS
Program Description:
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The Self Sufficiency Program (SSP) provides housing assistance and support services to low-income parents who are in school to increase their earning power and become financially self-sufficient within 1-2 years. Participants receive subsidized rent while they complete an education or job training program and find employment in their field.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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Some of the primary issues that SSP addresses are the lack of affordable housing, unemployment issues, mental health issues, lack of employable skills, lack of parenting and life skills, and lack of academic and professional skills/training.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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SSP serves parents with dependents 18 years old and younger.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Housing, financial coaching/literacy, case management, counseling, life coaching, and life skills workshops
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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We are looking for 2 Interns who would like to (1) provide case management services to our SSP clients or (2) build a therapeutic relationship with SSP clients and help them to address barriers to self-sufficiency.
The Intern who would like to provide case management services will carry a case load of 3-5 clients throughout the academic year. They will also assist with information and referral services to other vulnerable population (i.e. Veterans, individuals with special needs, individuals with mental health issues, and others who may need extra support/services) they may be in contact with through our property development office.
The Intern who would like to provide family counseling services will be meeting with 5-10 SSP clients throughout the academic year and will learn behavioral assessment, counseling techniques, how to teach coping skills for the specific needs of our population. They too will also assist with information and referral services to other vulnerable population (i.e. Veterans, individuals with special needs, individuals with mental health issues, and others who may need extra support/services ) they may be in contact with through our property development office.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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The Intern will be supervised by the Director of the Programs, who is a MSW with over 17 years of experience working with at risk populations. Intern will also have the opportunity to receive supervision from currently practicing therapist(s) contracted by HIP Housing. In addition to skill development, the Intern will be given the opportunity to attend trainings such as Motivational Interviewing or ASIST (suicide prevention) and participate with mental health initiatives as offered by the County of San Mateo.
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: _________Anytime Monday-Friday__________________________________
Hours preferred: __________Anytime 9am-5pm____________________________________
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: ____ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: ____ No: ____
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: __1__ 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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Spanish speaking a plus but not required
Knowledge of psycho-social assessment and evaluating client’s level of readiness for therapy.
Knowledge of parenting skills, substance abuse, domestic violence and crisis management.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with other
Excellent writing and speaking skills
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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:
_____ Fingerprint clearance
__X___ Background check
_____ 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:____ No: _X__
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:
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Cost per mileage will be covered if Intern travels to and from off-site meetings, conferences, clients’ meeting locations, and other destinations that Intern(s) are required to attend during their scheduled internship hours.
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