Azusa Unified School District (AUSD)

Organization Description

Close to 7,000 students attend AUSD, with elementary, middle, one K-8, and high schools, an Adult School and Alternative Education school. AUSD encompasses 9.7 square miles of Azusa and parts of Covina and unincorporated Los Angeles County. AUSD is student-centered, programs emphasizes a curriculum aligned with California Standards, enrichment classes, and a commitment to educational technology. Also offered, are Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, special programs for at-risk students, and an extensive special-education program. Great attention is given to advanced courses, electives, and vocational classes. Welcome to AUSD!

Program Information

Opportunity Title: BSW Intern

Opportunity Summary: This experience will enable social work students to practice skills learned in their coursework and observe professionals at work. Social work field placements give students the opportunity to grow in their field by providing them with practical work experience and knowledge of processes they will likely encounter on the job. Interns will also have the opportunity give back to the community while they hone their skills.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...the social work aspects from an educational perspective and the processes in place to bring social services to studens, families and even staff members.

The following tasks/activities students would be doing for this opportunity:

  • Analyze and/or study data
  • Assist a professional
  • Conduct mapping and/or surveying
  • Create curriculum, lesson plans, and/or activities (including physical or hands-on activities)
  • Create evaluations, assessments, or survey instruments
  • Participate in and/or lead outreach efforts
  • Participate in office and/or supervisor meeting
  • Shadow a professional

What training will be provided to students to perform these responsibilities? Inters will be shadowing professional staff from the district and guided through various learning opportunities. Inters will be tasked and guided through individual projects which will aid district staff in the organization, outreach and execution of social services programs processes.

How will you provide ongoing support and supervision to students?  As part of the check-in process, task for the day, ongoing projects as well as new opportunities will be discussed and organized for interns to participate in. Continues communication and review of progress will be made a the start, during and completion of tasks and projects as well as with observation interns are present for.

Where will this opportunity take place? Hybrid - Combination of on-site and remote

Please provide your organizations COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocol:

Updated Protocols and Mask Requirements

Students are required to wear masks, and it is strongly recommended to wear well-fitting, non-cloth masks of multiple layers with a nose wire.
Masking is now required outdoors where physical distancing is not possible except while eating or drinking.
COVID-19 testing is required for all close contacts permitted to remain in school regardless of vaccination status.
LACDPH strongly recommends all eligible students receive a booster vaccination dose or start their primary vaccine series. Boosters are now approved for those aged 12 and up.
Close contacts of a confirmed COVID-19 case are required to quarantine if:
They are not fully vaccinated.
They are fully vaccinated and booster-eligible but have not yet received their booster dose.
Quarantine may end if the close contact remained symptom-free and either:
10 full days (day 1 is the day after exposure)from close contact have passed, activities may resume on day 11 as long as no symptoms are present.
5 full days (day 1 is the day after exposure) have passed from close contact, and they have a negative COVID-19 viral test collected on day 5. Activities may resume upon receiving negative test results.
Close contacts are not required to quarantine if:
They are asymptomatic.
They are boosted; or
They are fully vaccinated but not yet booster-eligible.
To remain at school, close contacts exempt from quarantine are:
Required to test at a minimum on day 5 after exposure.
Must monitor for symptoms.
Wear upgraded PPE:
Students should wear a non-cloth mask with multiple non-woven layers and a nose wire.

Please provide any safety information specific to this opportunity: Wear a mask and wash your hands. Masks should be worn snugly against your nose and chin with no gaps on the side of your face or nose. Continue to follow health and safety protocols such as washing your hands and maintaining physical distancing. Temperature Scans: Although not required by LACPDH, we continue to temperature scan staff and students as they enter the campus to add an additional layer of protection.

Please indicate the number of hours and duration a student would need to commit for this opportunity: 70 hours per academic term

Are students responsible for any fees as part of this opportunity? Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)

Are students receiving any form of compensation for this opportunity? No, unpaid. 

Health & Safety

In order to create a positive, safe and valuable out-of-classroom learning experience, CSU faculty, students, college staff and community partners must work together as a team to make the most of the experience and manage the unique risks that exist. There is insurance available to protect CSU as well as the learning site, if the proper agreement is in place. Students can avoid unsafe situations when everyone is familiar with the placement details and a proper risk assessment has been completed. This risk assessment is not intended to prohibit educational experiences that may seem “too risky,” but rather to find ways to reduce the amount of risk and liability exposure, so that the off-campus learning opportunity is a safe, healthful and fulfilling educational experience for all parties involved. This section should be completed by someone familiar with any potential risks.

Please select all options that apply.

  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Confidentiality Waiver

Will students receive safety training pertaining to potential risks associated with their duties? Yes

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Confidentiality Waiver
Address 
546 S. Citrus Ave
Azusa, CA 91702
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Garry Creel
Job Title
Director of Child Welfare & Attendance
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Education - Administration/District (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

07:30 am to 4:30 pm

Maximum students 
1