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OCRCC Orange County Rape Crisis Center

Program: Education and Outreach Team
URL: https://ocrcc.org/get-involved/internships/
Contact Person: Hollie Wasilewski, MSW, MNMC
MSW Supervisor: Hollie Wasilewski
Address: 1229 E. Franklin Street,
Phone: 984-261-6030
Fax: 919-968-4648
Email: hollie@ocrcc.org
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Adolescent
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 9-4
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required: Students will have to pay for background check.
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, At-Risk Youth, Child Welfare, Community Health, Families, Schools, Women
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Advocacy, Client Empowerment, Community Education, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Health Education, Mentoring, Multidisciplinary work, Prevention/Education, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Social Action
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Assist Community Education & Outreach staff with preparation of classroom materials.Deliver programs 2-3 days per week during the regular elementary school day.Assist CEO staff with program evaluation as needed.Accompany CEO Staff to adult education workshops and outreach programs as available.Conduct follow-up and make referrals for individuals who raise concerns during Center’sprograms; this includes working with the OCRCC staff and school guidance counselors and/or the Department of Social Services when disclosures involve child abuse.Complete all relevant trainings (as determined by supervisor) and other tasks as required.Provide direct services to OCRCC clients through 24-hour crisis hotline. By answering allincoming contacts utilizing appropriate empathy, assessment, referral, and advocacy skillswith efficiency meeting OCRCC guidelines. Conduct follow-up with clients as needed.Maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality.
Ideal student description: Hands on, willing to roll with the punches of youth, able to balance work/life, communicative. Do not submit an application without first speaking to your Field Coordinator.
Pay/stipend offered?: No