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Orange County Department on Aging
Program: Aging Transitions
URL: http://orangecountync.gov/158/Aging-Transitions-Services
Contact Person: Kim Lamon-Loperfido
MSW Supervisor: Kim Lamon-Loperfido
Address: 2551 Homestead Road
Phone: 919-245-4253
Fax: 919-968-2017
Email: kloperfido@orangecountync.gov
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Older Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 8am-5pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Other
Other Screenings Required: none
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Aging, Community Organizing, Families
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Administration, Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Education, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Consultation, Documentation, Evaluation/Research, Home Visits, In-Home Services, Information/referral, Prevention/Education, Program Evaluation, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: We work with community dwelling older adults in a variety of ways. We serve in prevention roles from primary to tertiary. We answer an Aging Helpline, conduct home visits, conduct a master aging plan and work extensively with community partners.
Ideal student description: Organized, willing to jump into the middle of a project, strong interpersonal skills,
Pay/stipend offered?: No