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Dorcas Ministries
Program: Crisis Ministry
URL: http://www.dorcas-cary.org/
Contact Person: Katie Braam
MSW Supervisor: Katie Braam
Address: 187 High House Rd., Cary NC 27511
Phone: 919-469-9861
Fax: 919-469-0285
Email: kbraam@dorcas-cary.org
Level: MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School, Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Not Needed
Work Hours: M-F 9-5, some evenings
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Other
Other Screenings Required: In-person interview
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Employment, Families, Homeless/Housing, Social Service Agency, Other(describe)
Other Fields of Practice: Financial crisis services
Major Functions: After Care/Follow Up, Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Crisis Intervention, Individual Counseling, Information/referral, Intake, Prevention/Education, Referrals, Social History, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: In addition to typical social service tasks (making referrals, gathering documents, attending team meetings etc.) interns will have a variety of direct service experiences, including interviewing clients in crisis (financial, housing, family conflict etc.), determining assistance for the presenting need and underlying chronic needs, and follow up after the visits. Interns will return phone calls to clients in crisis to assess for eligibility. Interns will have the opportunity to provide case management for households experiencing homelessness.
Ideal student description: The ideal student will be eager to learn, willing to listen and ask questions, and capable of introspection. They will be able to multitask and function in a busy environment. They will be comfortable making phone calls, using a database, and going online to research resources for client needs. They will be reliable and professional.
Pay/stipend offered?: No