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Families Together
Program: Re-Housing Program
URL: https://familiestogethernc.org/
Contact Person: Amelia Brenner
MSW Supervisor: Amelia Brenner
Address: 908 Plainview Drive
Phone: 919-624-5795
Fax: 919-439-6419
Email: amelia@familiestogethernc.org
Level: MSW Foundation Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required: Families Together will pay for the background check.
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, Employment, Families, Homeless/Housing, Mental Health/Illness
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Advocacy, After Care/Follow Up, Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Data Collection, Documentation, Evaluation/Research, Family Services, Home Visits, Information/referral, Mentoring, Referrals, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Families Together serves families experiencing homelessness in Wake County. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, enrolled families can receive emergency shelter, housing assistance, case management, mental health support, assistance with finding and maintaining employment, financial education, and referrals. Families Together is also actively involved in policy advocacy and community work related to housing services and affordable housing. Interns can participate in both direct client services as well as policy advocacy and community work.
Ideal student description: Interns at Families Together must be consistent and trustworthy. Timely response to client needs and accurate documentation are important. Given the emotional nature of the work, the intern must be able to stay calm and collected during a crisis.
Pay/stipend offered?: No