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South Wilmington Street Center
Program: Housing
URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/housing-affordability-community-revitalization/find-services/south-wilmington-street-center
Contact Person: JULIE SAGER
MSW Supervisor: Caroline Bond
Address: 1420 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-857-3869
Fax: 919-857-3867
Email: julie.sager@wakegov.com
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult, Older Adult
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Not Needed
Work Hours: between 8:30am-9:15pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, Aging, Criminal Justice, Employment, Health, Homeless/Housing, Mental Health/Illness, Substance Abuse
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Information/referral, Referrals, Team Meetings
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Student will be assigned shelter guests to do case management with, supported by supervision and daily team meetings. With this they may assist with any thing from food stamp applications to job applications to anything else that will help with housing readiness. That is the bulk of what the intern will do but there may be special projects also assigned by the director of the shelter.
Ideal student description: The ideal student is self-directed and able to work independently, but also open to input regarding best practices. It should be someone who has the ability to develop firm but not rigid boundaries, or who is willing to develop this skill. The ideal candidate should be ok with changes in the work environment and clients, however they will get the chance to follow some guests long term.
Pay/stipend offered?: No