Natomas Unified School District

Organization Description

Natomas Unified School District (NUSD), named the second most diverse school district in the nation in a 2016 New York Times study, is located just minutes north of downtown Sacramento and the State Capitol in California’s Central Valley. 

Program Information

Learning opportunities at Natomas Unified School District include:

  • Group therapy
  • 1:1 play with students
  • Teach coping skills to manage feelings and emotions
  • Classroom support
  • Crisis therapy
  • Psychoeducation trainings/developments
  • Weekly didactics
  • 1:1 talk therapy
  • Mentorship/advocate
  • Learning how to provide support and resources to students and families

The student intern should be/have:

  • Flexible
  • able to work with school aged youth from TK-High School
  • Able to handle crisis situtations
  • Able to manage difficult behaviors
  • The ability to to speak with parents/guardians regarding students
  • Able to establish trust with youth
  • Able to work well on a team
  • Motivated to learn and receive feedback

 

Health & Safety

Student interns may be exposed to difficult behaviors, school fights, and upset parents/caregivers
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Drug Screening
  • Own car with evidence of insurance
Address 
1901 Arena Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95834
United States
Website:
https://natomasunified.org/
Program(s) 
Social Work
Organization type 
Education - Multi-level (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Education
Additional Focus Area(s)
College Preparation, Supporting Academic Success