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Oak City Cares
Program: Oak City Cares
URL: http://www.oakcitycares.org
Contact Person: Tosheria Brown
MSW Supervisor: Tosheria Brown
Address: 1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-790-8533
Fax: 919-790-8836
Email: tosheria.brown@oakcitycares.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: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Weekday; 8:30 am - 6:00 pm 1-2 weekend days/month
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, At-Risk Youth, Families, Homeless/Housing
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Assessment, Client Empowerment, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Information/referral, Intake, Referrals, Other(describe)
Other Functions: Service planning with clients under the direction of Care Coordinators
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Tasks and assignments include hospitality; intake assessments; support Care Coordinators with case management; client registration; assist with the call center; homeless prevention and diversion with clients; attend partner agency meetings; and assist with weekend meal program 2x per month.
Ideal student description: Culturally competent, flexible, non-judgemental, can work in teams, able to multi-task
Pay/stipend offered?: No