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InterAct
Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Services
URL: http://www.interactofwake.org
Contact Person: Tory Moore
MSW Supervisor: Tory Moore
Address: 1012 Oberlin Road, Suite 100
Phone: 919-863-9673
Fax: 919-828-8304
Email: torym@interactofwake.org
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School, Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Not Needed
Work Hours: M-F 9-5
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check, Other
Other Screenings Required: Other - Driving check
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, Employment, Families, Homeless/Housing, Legal Services, Women
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Advocacy, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Education, Community Outreach, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Data Collection, Documentation, Family Services, Individual Counseling, Information/referral, Prevention/Education
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Crisis Intervention - answering crisis calls, seeing clients coming in for crisis counseling, assisting with housing, domestic violence protective orders, and other community resources
Shelter - case management with clients in our shelter; shelter management tasks
Youth Education Services - providing prevention and education to Wake County Schools grades 3-12 and other youth community groups
Ideal student description: An ideal student would be an individual who is able to multi-task and prioritize duties in a high pressure situation. It is a student who is able to provide culturally competent services to clients in a non-judgmental manner. A student who demonstrates maturity, emotional stability, and sound judgement.
Pay/stipend offered?: No