Program Information Description and contact upated: 01/28/17
Program approved for: BASW [X] MSW 1st Year [X ] MSW 2nd Year [ X]
Parent Agency Name: Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County
Parent Agency Address: 2118 Willow Pass Road
Parent Agency Phone Number: (925) 692-0090
Program Name: MSW Training Program
Program Phone Number: (925) 692-0090
Program E-mail Address: Rcc@rainbowcc.org
Agency/Program Website Address:www.rainbowcc.org
Contact Person/s Administratively Responsible for Field Instruction Arrangements:
Program Description:
Marcos Apolonio, ACSW, (925) 692-0090 x 330, marcos@rainbowcc.org
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The Mission of the Rainbow Community Center is to build community and promote wellness among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex and Asexual (LGBT) people and our allies in Contra Costa County.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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1. Mental health disparities among LGBT and HIV/AIDS (Poz) people that result from isolation, shame, stigma, discrimination, and other concerns.
2. Safety & Security concerns – including social, emotional, spiritual, and physical (food, health, violence, etc)
3. Social networks and support – increase casual networks of support as well as deep relationships.
4. Advocacy – organizing to improve the conditions facing our participants.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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LGBT people and people living with HIV/AIDS (Poz) of all ages and other identities. Work with other populations may be available depending on intern interest.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Case management, counseling, support groups, HIV/AIDS testing and education, food assistance, outreach, collaboration with other agencies, trainings on LGBT issues.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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MSW interns will have the opportunity to:
1. Provide case management services using Medi-Cal standards of documentation.
2. Conduct program intakes; provide assessments, wellness plans, and progress notes.
3. Provide home-based assessments and wellness checks.
4. Facilitate support groups.
5. Participate in weekly group supervision, in addition to weekly 1:1 supervision.
6. Work as part of a team with RCC staff, MFT and MDiv interns.
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Social Work interns will learn and practice:
1. Assessment of conditions and risk & resilience factors related to isolation.
a. Social support, transportation, housing, family connections, identity development and other risk factors.
2. Assessment of conditions and risk & resilience factors related to stigma.
a. Homophobic, transphobic, heterosexist social structures and other forms of rejection.
3. Assessment of conditions and risk & resilience factors related to shame.
a. Internalized homophobia and gender messages.
b. Intersecting factors like class, race/ethnicity, age, etc.
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Interventions including the following:
1. Craft specific interventions to provide support to our participants – e.g. build rapport, conduct assessments, identify goals, empower participant to change conditions/build connections, etc.
2. Build and maintain social support systems among program participants.
3. Monitor program participants’ health and mental health status.
4. Educate participants about impacts of isolation, shame, and stigma and help them address these issues on a community or group level.
5. Assess eligibility and provide resource referrals.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
Student Availability:
Days preferred: Monday to Friday.
Hours preferred: 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes: Rarely No: ____
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: _√__ 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:__1__ 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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Willingness to learn, social justice oriented, willingness to learn Medi-Cal documentation.
People of color and LGBT community members are encouraged to apply.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: __2___
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
____ Fingerprint clearance
√___ 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: √_ No: ____
Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes:____ No: √_
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
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MSW students who provide school-based services will be required to be fingerprinted through the school district. The Rainbow Community Center will reimburse this fee, as well as any cost for TB testing that is incurred by the intern.
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INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes: √_ No: ____
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
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RCC offers U$500 at the end of the first semester and the same amount at the end of the second semester for MSW students.
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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:
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS