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SCUS Head Start Programs, Inc.
Program: Head Start Administrative Office
URL: http://www.savethechildren.org
Contact Person: Abby Watson
MSW Supervisor: Abby Watson
Address: 2929 Crouse Lane, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone: 919-215-7472
Fax: 919-215-7472
Email: awatson@savechildren.org
Level: MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 9-5:30pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check, Physical Exam, TB Test
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, Child Welfare, Families, Health
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Administration, Advocacy, Data Collection, Documentation, Evaluation/Research, Family Services, Grant Writing, Health Education, Mentoring, Multidisciplinary work, Policy Analysis, Prevention/Education, Program Evaluation, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Students who join the Head Start Admin Team will have the opportunity to support the development of organizational systems and infrastructure that improves outcomes for children and families served through our programs. Potential projects include surveying staff and/or families, conducting focus groups, evaluating programs or systems, policy writing, research, data collection, and data analyzation/visualization. Students may also have some opportunity to visit local Head Start programs and support with family engagement efforts as well as case management and/or collection and documentation of child file requirements.
Ideal student description: The ideal student for this placement would, most importantly, have a passion for serving children and their families. The student may have some background, knowledge, or interest in early childhood development or education. The student would also be highly organized, a creative problem-solver, and demonstrate an advanced level of professionalism.
Pay/stipend offered?: No