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Zebulon Police Department
Program: C.A.R.E.
URL: https://townofzebulon.org
Contact Person: Edwin Killette
MSW Supervisor: TBA
Address: 1001 N. Arendell Ave.
Phone: 919-823-1832
Fax: 919-269-0312
Email: ekillette@townofzebulon.org
Level: MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Infant, Pre-School, Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 1
Fields of Practice: Advocacy, At-Risk Youth, Child Welfare, Criminal Justice, Families, Homeless/Housing, Juvenile Delinquency
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: After Care/Follow Up, Assessment, Case Management, Documentation, Family Services, Information/referral, Referrals, Other(describe)
Other Functions: The internship will provide a unique partnership between the Zebulon Police Department and at risk juveniles/families. These families will be referred to the Social Worker Intern for case management/referral services.
Tasks/Assignments for intern: The intern will be assigned to the Community Advocacy and Resource Enhancement Unit (C.A.R.E.) This unit is comprised of two Social Worker Interns underneath the Criminal Investigations Division. The unit receives referrals from Police Officers that identify children who have witnessed a traumatic event, or need resources, such as food, housing etc. These juveniles are referred to one of two Police Social Worker Interns, who utilize community resources to stabilize the juveniles and their families. The main focus will be juveniles in attempts to prevent delinquency with a long term goal of reducing adult crime. The majority of work is office based but could include follow-ups outside of the police department with a Detective.
Ideal student description: The ideal intern for a placement at a police department for social work should possess a combination of empathy, strong communication skills, cultural competence, and a commitment to social justice. They should have a solid understanding of social work principles, including crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and community engagement. Additionally, they should be adaptable, able to work collaboratively with law enforcement personnel, and willing to learn about the intersection of social work and policing in addressing complex community issues.
Pay/stipend offered?: No