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Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Program: The Child’s Advocate
URL: https://http://www.thechildsadvocate.org/
Contact Person: Magen Kite
MSW Supervisor: TBD
Address: 19 W. Hargett St., Ste. 809
Phone: 919-747-8497
Fax: 919-714-6805
Email: magenk@legalaidnc.org
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Adolescent
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Not Needed
Work Hours: 8:30 - 5:00
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Other
Other Screenings Required: n/a
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, At-Risk Youth, Families, Legal Services, Mental Health/Illness, Public Policy, Social Justice, Women
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Assessment, Case Management, Evaluation/Research, Information/referral, Legal Services, Multidisciplinary work, Social History, Team Meetings, Treatment planning
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Tasks will vary from placement to placement based on the needs of The Child’s Advocate (“TCAâ€) and interests and abilities of each intern. For all interns some amount of case management, participation in case review, and resource development will be expected. Additional tasks may include: assisting with client and collateral interviews; reviewing and interpreting records such as mental health, medical, school, etc.; assisting in the development and presentation of training materials; assist in the formulation and implementation of case strategy. TCA is also interested in collaborating with interns to meet interns’ individual learning objectives. Interns with a particular interest or goal should coordinate with TCA prior to placement.
Ideal student description: The Child’s Advocate (“TCAâ€) is offering a placement for one social work student in a non-traditional legal services setting. TCA provides legal representation to children in high-conflict custody cases. We are appointed by the court based on need. The majority of our clients have experienced some form of abuse or have been exposed to domestic violence, substance abuse, or a caretaker impaired by a mental health condition. We have represented a number of clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities who require complex or specialized education services. The ideal candidate should be curious, motivated, and interested in one or more of the following: law and public policy; family court and child custody; direct practice with adolescents; mental health; education services and policy; child development; interviewing; research and writing.
Pay/stipend offered?: No