Program Information Description and contact updated: 01/13/17
Program approved for: 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Parent Agency Name: Napa Valley Unified School District
Parent Agency Address: 2425 Jefferson St. Napa, CA
Program Name: Wellness Program Initiative
Program Phone Number: 707-253-3815 x4877
Program E-mail Address: welllness@nvusd.org
Agency/Program Website Address: www.nvusdwellness.org
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS:
Kristin Nelson, MSW/MPH, WP Social Worker, 310-666-9468, Kristin_nelson@nvusd.org
Program Description:
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The NVUSD Wellness Program Initiative is a program focused on the health, well-being and academic success of Napa's middle school school students at 4 campuses: American Canyon, Harvest, Redwood, and Silverado Middle Schools.
The Wellness Program Initiative is made possible through a federal Elementary and Secondary Counseling Grant and LCAP Supplemental funding from the state. The RtI4 Middle School Counseling Grant is a 3 year grant (2015 - 2018) which will increase mental health services to students at our four comprehensive middle schools.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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Each middle school site has a Wellness Center and/or Team comprised of school counselors, school social worker, school psychologist, school nurse & health aid, and parent liaison who help students and their families navigate the complex issues in middle school such as stress, trauma, suicide, bullying, depression, self-esteem, and relationship
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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Middle School students, families and staff within NVUSD
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
- Individual and Group school-based mental health services
- Case Management
- Multidisciplinary assessment and planning
- Community resource referrals
- Teacher consultation to support student behavior & social-emotional wellbeing
- School Wide events and professional development related to social emotional/mental health
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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Interns are a vital part of all Wellness Centers. Interns may be involved in the following activities
- Individual and Group school-based mental health services
- Case Management
- Participation in a multi-disciplinary team of support professionals to address student needs
- Connecting students with appropriate school and community resources
- Provide teacher consultation to support student social-emotional wellbeing
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
- High quality clinical supervision
- Extensive professional development opportunities on topics such as: assessment, school-based treatment , crisis intervention, trauma, drug and alcohol, family work, play group therapy, termination, and mental illnesses
- Ability to work with diverse student population
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: ___2-3 days per week________________________________________________
Hours preferred: __8-4pm (or during school hours)________________________________________________
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:____ No: __x__
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: ____ Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: _x___ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: __x__ No: ____
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW:____ First-Year MSW: __x__ Second-Year MSW: __x__ 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 desired, but not required
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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:
___x__ Fingerprint clearance
___x__ Background check
___x__ TB clearance
_____ Other health examinations
_____ Immunizations
___x__ 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___
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:
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS