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Harnett County Schools
Program: Student Support Services
URL: https://www.harnett.k12.nc.us/
Contact Person: Jessalyn Pedone
MSW Supervisor: Jessalyn Pedone
Address: 201 W. Front Street
Phone: 910-890-0904
Fax: 910-893-4279
Email: jpedone@harnett.k12.nc.us
Level: BSW Program, MSW Foundation Yr, MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Elementary, Adolescent, Young Adult
Setting: Micro/macro combination
Transportation: Car Needed
Work Hours: Based on need; during school day only
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check, Physical Exam, TB Test
Other Screenings Required:
Number of Students: 15
Fields of Practice: Other(describe)
Other Fields of Practice: Substance use, schools, at-risk youth, child welfare, families, homeless/housing, mental health/illness
Major Functions: Other(describe)
Other Functions: Depends on student need, strenths, etc. These placements typically include treatment planning, case management, home visits, community referrals, and at times direct practice providing individual counseling.
Tasks/Assignments for intern: The typical tasks for Interns placed with our School Social Work Team include home visits, attendance meetings, community referrals, one-on-one student meetings, meetings with families, etc. If placed with our Mental Health Support Team you can expect to shadow/provide direct therapy sessions both in individual and group settings, shadow/conduct clinical intakes, etc.
Ideal student description: The ideal student for a placement with our School Social Work department is someone who is compassionate, driven, and eager to support the diverse needs of students. They should be enthusiastic about learning the ins and outs of school social work, committed to fostering student wellbeing, and ready to collaborate with staff, students, and families. Additionally, they should be adaptable, open to feedback, and passionate about making a positive impact both in individual lives and within the school community as a whole.
Pay/stipend offered?: No