Program Information Program description and contact updated: 01/29/17
Program approved for: BASW [X] MSW 1st Year [X] MSW 2nd Year [X]
Parent Agency Name: Year Up Bay Area
Parent Agency Phone Number: 415.530.4613
Website: http://www.yearup.org
Agency Name: Year Up Bay Area
Agency/Program Address:
80 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Program Name: Year Up Bay Area Student Services
Name of Internship Contact Person:
Chris Carmichael
Contact‘s E-mail:ccarmichael@YearUp.org
Contact’s Phone Number: 415-530-4613
County Agency is in:_SF_______.
Program Description:
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Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. Through a one-year intensive training program, Year Up provides urban young adults ages 18-24 with a unique combination of hands-on technical and professional skills, college credit, and corporate internships.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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Economic justice. Work force development. Professional skills training. Technology training. Customer service skills.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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18-14 year olds. Must have high school diploma or GED. Must have an interest in working in the field of technology.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Training in computer technology. Internship experience in corporate work settings. Case management. Mentoring. Networking with potential corporate employers.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Admissions
- Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments of prospective students
- Collaborate with the Admissions team throughout the admissions process to identify prospects who will be successful students in the Year Up program
- Proactively connect prospective students with resources (e.g. healthcare, child care, legal representation) that will ease their transition into Year Up
Direct Services
- Connect students to appropriate available resources and help them apply for assistance programs
- Provide one-on-one brief counseling and support as needed and appropriate for students
- Co-facilitate group work and conduct supportive or psycho educational groups as needed
- Provide support to staff as they work with students who need services support identified through the admissions process or in the course of their involvement in the Year Up program
- Build relationships with students both through individual meetings/sessions and being visible during lunch, breaks, and in the classroom, when appropriate
- Attend weekly meetings with staff advisors and Program Managers to discuss the progress of students, and to develop interventions and direction, as appropriate
- Enter student services engagement data into Salesforce.com and examine trends and issues in the community/world that may be affecting our students
Program Development
- Participate in cross-site discussions with other Year Up sites
- Build/refine our a data base community organizations and social service agencies around mental health, housing, pregnancy/parenting, financial services, family issues, substance use, etc. so that they are available for student use as needed
- Add to and update a centralized resource guide for students
- Participate actively as a member of the Students Services team, contributing ideas and recommendations for improving processes
- Other duties as assigned
Site Team/Learning Community Member
- Serve as an advisor/mentor for a small number of current students
- Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
Student Availability:
Days preferred: ____Weekdays only_________
Hours preferred: ___8:30am-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: __X__ 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:__2__ First-Year MSW: __2__ Second-Year MSW: __3__ 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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To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment where you work closely with both students and external organizations to navigate sensitive situations with support from the field instructor. You will be comfortable implementing confidential processes, communication systems and reporting. Ideally, you’ll also be someone who is adept at working with and across teams, with an ever-present focus on supporting, respecting and empowering our students.
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: __1?___
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: __X__
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:_X___ No: ____
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
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Stipends available for MSW interns only.
1st year MSW interns: $800
2nd year MSW interns: $1200
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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
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Name
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Title
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Phone Number
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E-mail Address
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Chris Carmichael
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Associate Director of Student Services (San Francisco)
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Alyssa Burnham
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Student Services Manager
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Valerie Brown
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Associate Director of Student Services (Silicon Valley)
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