Program Information Program description and contact updated: 05/10/17
Program approved for: BASW [X] 1st-Year MSW [X] 2nd-Year MSW [X]
STAFF MEMBERS PROPOSED AS FIELD INSTRUCTORS
Roger Daniels, Senior Director, 510-418-7204, rogerdaniels@fredfinch.org
Contact Person/s Administratively Responsible for Field Instruction Arrangements (if different from above):
Pascale Antor, Intern Coordinator, 510-418-7470, pascaleantor@fredfinch.org
Program Description:
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Rising Harte Wellness Center (RHWC) is a school linked health and wellness clinic. RHWC provides medical, dental and audiology services as well as providing health education and opportunities for youth development to the populations served. Staffing at RHWC is comprised of a Nurse Practitioner, a Dentist, a Clinic Coordinator, a Hearing Specialist, 2 Behavioral Health Clinicians and a Program Specialist. The main goal of RHWC is to provide free and confidential services to Bret Harte Middle School (BHMS) students, their families, TAY and the community.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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The primary issues that RHWC is focused on is helping to reduce unequal access and health care services, and to improve the overall health (academic, emotional and mental) for youth who are underserved at BHMS and within the surrounding community.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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Students and TAY from low income families, ages 12 – 25.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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RHWC provides first aid, medical/dental exams, hearing screening and testing, health education and behavioral health care primarily at the center and/or at Bret Harte Middle School. Services are provided in groups (e.g. Health Education) and individually based on need. Specifically, behavioral health services are evidenced informed and the duration of service in this area is typically short term.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
- Build Youth Development programming which includes developing Outreach and Engagement Strategies, development of a Health Ed Curriculum and group facilitation.
- Psycho-social Group for New Comer students with Health Ed added to it.
- Administering the Staying Healthy Screening for registered clinic users.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
- Shadowing Clinic Coordinator to learn more about health clinic operations
- Participation in agency trainings
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday or Friday
Hours preferred: 9am – 3:30pm
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:_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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Bilingual Capacity; primarily Spanish, Arabic and Mam.; ability to work autonomously and takes initiative; outgoing and energetic; open minded and accepting of other cultures and life experiences; good organizational and time management skills; and assertive communication skills.
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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
__X__ Other health examinations
_____ Immunizations
_____ 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:
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Intern will need to attend orientation and new hire orientation (NHO) training series.
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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: