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Accelerated Learning Solutions
Program: Central Wake Charter High School
URL: http://finishschool.com
Contact Person: Kimberly Johnson
MSW Supervisor: Kimberly Johnson
Address: 1425 Rock Quarry Rd. Suite #108
Phone: 919-801-5687
Fax: 919-890-3286
Email: kimberly.johnson@als-education.com
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Adolescent, Young Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: School is open between the hours of 7:15am - 4:00pm; Monday-Friday
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: At-Risk Youth, Child Welfare, Criminal Justice, Families, Juvenile Delinquency, Mental Health/Illness, Schools
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Counseling, Data Collection, Discharge Planning, Documentation, Family Services, Grant Writing, Home Visits, Information/referral, Intake, Multidisciplinary work, Prevention/Education, Public Speaking, Social History, Team Meetings, Treatment planning
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Generalist students need experiences in assessments and case management. Sample tasks for Generalist internships include, but are not limited to the following: completing intakes, linking clients to resources at other community agencies, and conducting parenting classes. Clinical students need community-based , clinically oriented experiences allowing them to apply specific interventions from various models of treatment in their clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. Sample tasks include, but are not limited to the following: completing psycho-social assessment, establishing treatment plans with clients, conducting counseling with individuals, couples, and families; and facilitating psycho educational support groups.
Ideal student description: The ideal student that would be suitable for a placement in our agency would embody the following characteristics: the ability to perform as a team player; the ability to work with students in adverse situations; the ability to communicate effectively in conversation and in writing.
Pay/stipend offered?: No