Program Information Program description and contact updated: 05/04/17
Program approved for: 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
Contact Person/s Administratively Responsible for Field Instruction Arrangements:
Diana Avetisov, Senior Clinical Social Work Case Manager, 650-288-1204, davetisov@ioaging.org
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS
Nancy Lee, ASW, Senior Clinical Social Work Case Manager, 650-258-6434, nlee@ioaging.org
Carin Marlin, ASW, Senior Clinical Social Work Case Manager, 650.285.6441, cmarlin@ioaging.org
Hok Lee, LCSW, Senior Clinical Social Work Case Manager, 650.285.6435, hlee@ioaging.org
Program Description:
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The Community Care Settings Pilot program (CCSP) assists Health Plan of San Mateo County members to transition out of nursing facilities and back to living independently in the community. CCSP also provides services to individuals living in the community, or those who are in acute care settings, that are at imminent risk of institutionalization. CCSP staff work to ensure that individuals are connected to all available community resources, stable housing, and appropriate healthcare services to support their ability to live at home safely.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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Aging / Gerontological Social Work
Community Mental Health
Displaced Persons/ homelessness
Health/Integrative Health & Mental Health
Occupational Social Work
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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Medical Eligible adults who are at least 18+ years old and aged persons with disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse, and homelessness Hx.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Intensive case management, including referring individuals to all available community resources, stable housing, and appropriate healthcare services to support their ability to live at home safely.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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The intern will co-case manage at least 3 bu no more than 8 of his/her field instructor’s cases.
The intern will conduct monthly contact with clients via telephone and home visits, as well as initial psychosocial assessments and annual reassessments. The intern will develop and revise comprehensive care plans based on a) the client needs identified during monthly and annual assesses and care plan reviews.
The intern will identify, coordinate, facilitated, and/or purchase needed services for clients. The intern will provide clinical justification for all services rendered, including ongoing care management services.
The intern will coordinate independently with clients’ social support systems, providers, and community resources to provide the clinically appropriate resources necessary to maintain clients safely in the community.
The intern will document all efforts, interaction, and purchases expended on a given caseload according to requirements explicated in the CCSP Site Manual.
The intern will receive weekly supervision from his/her Master’s level field instructor, and monthly supervision with a CCSP Clinical Supervisor or Director.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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During the internship, students will have the opportunity to meet the managers of all IOA departments and work closely with other San Mateo Agencies. There are many topics available for research projects if needed. The student is eligible to attend all workshops presented by the IOA at least once per a month free of charge and will be notified as community presentation are announced.
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: __Monday - Friday_________________________________________________
Hours preferred: __8.30 am – 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: ____ 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:____ 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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Language capacity, basic knowledge of Microsoft World and Excel programs
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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:
_____ Fingerprint clearance
_____ Background check
__x__TB clearance
__x__ 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:____ 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:
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Mileage reimbursement
IOA trainings free of charge
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