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Autism Society of North Carolina
Program: Care Management
URL: https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/
Contact Person: Jenna Flynn, LCSW
MSW Supervisor: Jenna Flynn, LCSW
Address: 5121 Kingdom Way, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: 919-874-5022
Fax: 919-882-8661
Email: jflynn@autismsociety-nc.org
Level: MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Private, Non-Profit
Age Groups: Pre-School, Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 8:30-5:00
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 2
Fields of Practice: Adult Day Program, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Developmental Disab., Employment, Families, Group Homes, Health, Long-Term Care, Mental Health/Illness, Public Policy, Residential Care, Social Justice
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: Administration, Advocacy, After Care/Follow Up, Assessment, Case Management, Client Empowerment, Community Education, Community Outreach, Counseling, Consultation, Family Services, Fundraising, Health Education, Home Visits, Individual Counseling, In-Home Services, Information/referral, Intake, Legislative Activities, Multidisciplinary work, Networking, Planning & Budgeting, Policy Analysis, Prevention/Education, Public Speaking, Referrals, Social Action, Social History, Team Meetings, Treatment planning
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Macro tasks can include fundraising, large community education events planning, communications; governmental agency collaboration via meeting and workgroup attendance; program development and administration; public policy efforts; opportunities to prepare for and attend board meetings and other stakeholder meetings as well as understanding and assessing impact; developing and providing internal and external trainings pertaining to SME areas (autism, mental health); assistance with data collection and analysis around agency quality efforts; and others. Micro opportunities include direct practice with clients and families through outpatient therapy sessions, family collaboration sessions with families seeking support from the agency from social worker or Autism Resource Specialists, families and individuals engaged in Care Management service, individuals and families supported by billable and non-billable services through Services department, and individuals receiving LifeLong Interventions (ABA) program. Some of the work will involve assisting clinical supervisor who supports the agency with ethical dilemmas as well as urgent and rising needs that may become crises.
Specific internship can be a blend of micro and macro tasks based upon the specific learning needs and preferences of the student.
Ideal student description: A student with an interest in autism. If we have that, we can work with the rest!
Pay/stipend offered?: No