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Family Services
Program: Child Development Head Start
URL: http://www.fsifamily.org
Contact Person: Kimbra Young
MSW Supervisor:
Address: 2050 Big House Gaines Blvd
Phone: 336-727-0617
Fax: 336-727-0914
Email: kyoung@fsifamily.org
Level: BSW Program
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 8:00-5:00
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Drug screen, Criminal Check, Physical Exam, TB Test
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 0
Fields of Practice: Families, Schools
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Advocacy, Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Outreach, Consultation, Crisis Intervention, Data Collection, Documentation, Family Services, Health Education, Home Visits, Information/referral, Intake, Mentoring, Networking, Program Evaluation, Referrals, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Internship Purpose: Intern will implement the social services area of the Family Services Child Development Head Start Program. The Intern will work with another Family Advocate, working with parents in the implementation of the program, case management inclusive of the whole child, and communication with all staff. Intern will deliver services by planning, developing, implementing current social service programs according to federal, state, mandates with supervision. Promotes a positive image of the Agency by ensuring and understanding of program services available, training of parents and volunteers, publicizing activities and accomplishment and conducting oneself according to a professional code of ethics. Participates in coordination and integration with other Agency services. Provides crisis intervention; coordinates activities with other service agencies and provides information and referral requests. Develops Family Partnership Agreements with families according to their needs and strengths. Maintain records, such as attendance, children's files, and referrals, necessary for programming and accountabilities as required by federal, state, local mandates. Demonstrates an ability to work independently and execute responsibilities with little or no supervision as part of an agency-wide team. Attends Agency-sponsored parent meetings, training, and staff development. Performs such other duties as incumbent upon the internship and as assigned. Serves as an intern-advocate for the Head Start Program.
Ideal student description: Someone who has the willingness to learn and providing opportunities with helping children, and families in the program.
Pay/stipend offered?: No