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Johnston County Dept of Social Services
Program: Adolescent Parenting Program
URL: http://johnstonnc.com/
Contact Person: Nathalia Parrish
MSW Supervisor: Nathalia Parrish
Address: 501 S Second St., Smithfield, nc
Phone: 919-631-1102
Fax: 919-934-4132
Email: nathalia.parrish@johnstonnc.com
Level: BSW Program
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Adolescent
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 8-5
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Other
Other Screenings Required: Interview
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, At-Risk Youth, Child Welfare, Community Organizing, Developmental Disab., Employment, Families, Health, Homeless/Housing, Juvenile Delinquency, Mental Health/Illness, Schools, Social Service Agency, Women
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Advocacy, After Care/Follow Up, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Education, Community Outreach, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Data Collection, Documentation, Family Services, Health Education, Home Visits, Individual Counseling, In-Home Services, Information/referral, Intake, Mentoring, Networking, Prevention/Education, Referrals, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Interns with the Adolescent Parenting Program (APP) usually work with the social worker with the largest case load and will take on a small number of those cases. The intern will start with shadowing this worker and learn about the available community resources. She will then work independently to aid in providing services to these clients. In working with these clients she/he will provide educational information (parenting, housing, daycare, transportation, etc), give referrals to appropriate community resources, provide guidance to clients in making appropriate choices, monitor clients grade/attendance, aid in transporting, attend/supervise appointments with clients, make school visits, make home visits, and more. She will be held responsible for maintaining documentation for her clients and others that she assists with. She will aid in planning and providing educational group meetings for clients. Attend community meetings and learn about available community resources .
Ideal student description: The ideal intern for APP would be someone who is passionate about working with at risk youth and small children. Someone who is open minded and willing to go the extra mile.
Pay/stipend offered?: Yes