Corbett Group Homes, Inc.

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Program Information

Program description and contact updated: 01/30/17

Program approved for: BASW [X] 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]

Parent Agency Name: Corbett Group Homes, Inc.

Parent Agency Address: 1885 Lundy Ave #129, San Jose, CA 95131

Parent Agency Phone Number: 408-202-4856

Program E-mail Address: acorbett@corbettgrouphomes.org

Agency/Program Website Address: www.corbettgrouphomes.org

STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS:

Elena Gorrow, MSW, Intern Manager, 650-839-3659, egorrow@corbettgrouphomes.org

Program Description:

Corbett Group Homes works directly with youth in the foster care system who have been removed from their primary caregivers due to alleged abuse/neglect.

Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:

At-Risk/High Risk Behavior, PTSD, Family Issues, Truancy, Abuse/Neglect, Gang Affiliation,

Populations and Clientele Served:

Youth ages 12-17, Males and Females, LMBT, commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC)

Types of Services Offered by the Program:

Residential Programs with services aimed at youth in the foster care syste.

Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:

Our interns learn a LOT about the Foster Care System, working with county Social Workers and other community partners.

Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:

 

Student Availability:

 

Days preferred: _____Open______________________________________________

Hours preferred: ____Open______________________________________________

Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes:_X___  No: ____

Agency Profile:

Non-Profit: _X___   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:_X___      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.):

Knowledge of the foster care system (a plus), Spanish speaking ( a plus), compassionate, LGBT and Refugee compassionate.

Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: _____

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___

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?

$500 per semester – BSW

$1000 per semester – 1st year MSW

$2000 per semester – 2nd year MSW

Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify:

Mileage reimbursement

 

 

 

 

Health & Safety
Address 
1885 Lundy Ave #129
San Jose, CA 95131
United States
General Phone 
Program(s) 
Social Work
Organization type 
Focus Population(s)
Focus Area(s)
Additional site tags 
BASW, 1st-Year MSW, 2nd-Year MSW, Stipend