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Field Directory

2016-2017

This field directory consists of approved agencies that may serve as field placements for social work students. This directory will be updated on a continual basis. Each agency summary includes the agency name, website, and contact information, whether they are accepting juniors, seniors or both, a brief summary of the services provided, a list of potential student intern tasks, and other pertinent information that students should consider during the selection process. Students should not reach out to any of the agencies prior to receiving approval from the Social Work Department to move forward with agency interviews.

Table of Contents

Child Protective Services/Adoption and Foster Care 5

Bedford Department of Social Services: Family Service Unit 5

Bethany Christian Services 6

DePaul Community Resources 7

Lynchburg Department of Human Services: Foster Care and Adoptions Unit 8

Adult Protective Services 10

Bedford Department of Social Services: Family Service Unit 10

Lynchburg Department of Human Services: Adult Services Unit 11

Employment & Training Services 13

Total Action for Progress 13

Refugee Services 14

Commonwealth Catholic Charities: Refugee Resettlement Office 14

Youth Development Services 16

Family Service of Roanoke Valley Youth Development Program 16

Domestic Violence Services 18

Bedford County Department of Social Services: Domestic Violence Services 18

Services for Homeless Population 20

Miriam's House 20

Behavioral/Mental Health Services 22

Centra Bridges Treatment Center 22

Centra PACE: A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly 24

Horizon Behavioral Health: Admissions and Intake 26

Horizon Behavioral Health: Amherst Wellness Center Outpatient Services 28

Horizon Behavioral Health: Wellness Center Case Management Services 30

Support Systems, Inc. 31

School-Based Services 32

Lyn-CAG Head Start 32

Hempfield School District 34

Lynchburg City School District 36

Out-of-State Internship Programs 38

Chicago Semester 38

Liberty University Washington Fellowship 39

International Placements 40

Best Semester International Program 40

Child Protective Services/Adoption and Foster Care

Bedford Department of Social Services: Family Service Unit

(Juniors only)

119 East Main Street, Bedford VA 24523

(540) 586-7750 x2266



Agency Field Coordinator: Denise Kennedy Denise.Kennedy@dss.

Field Instructors: Timothy Heck, BSW and Tammy Venables, BSW

Services: The Family Services Unit is supervised by the Family Services Manager and has four (4) Family Services Supervisors. The unit is responsible for Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Prevention, Foster Care/Adoption, and Community Resource Services/Service Intake.

Job Description: Student tasks could include shadowing Family Service Workers in each of the units on home visits, interviews, court and hospital visits. Students may also assist workers with dictating interviews onto the computer, filing cases, shredding case files, filing court orders, returning phone calls.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks as well as a DMV check, which are all completed through the agency.

Bethany Christian Services

|(Juniors only) |

|1639 Shady Knoll Ave Bedford, VA 24523 |

|(757) 323-3532 |

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|Field Instructor: Paige Brumfield, BSW pbrumfield@ |

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|Services: Bethany Christian Services provides a variety of services including free pregnancy counseling, domestic infant adoption, |

|international adoption, foster care adoption, refugee resettlement and child specific recruitment services for children waiting in |

|the foster care system. |

|Job Description: Student tasks could include community outreach and community education on adoption and child welfare, file set-up |

|and review, assistance with home study and post-adoption home visits, referrals for supports and services for birth parents, |

|assistance with creating service plans for adoptive families and birth parents, and assistance with child-specific recruitment of |

|adoptive families for children waiting in foster care (i.e. attending match events, reviewing home studies, interviewing children |

|and families). Students may also observe and complete various tasks for pregnancy counselor. |

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|Other: Students may need a personal car for community outreach or to meet staff at a match event, but otherwise would typically be |

|travelling with the staff person. |

DePaul Community Resources

(Juniors and Seniors)

4859 Waterlick Road Suite A through D Forest, VA 24551 (434) 455-3727



Agency Field Coordinator: Elizabeth Nelms lnelms@

Field Instructor: Sherry Gearheart, MSW sgearheart@

Services: DePaul Community Resources provides adoption preparation and recruitment, post-adoptive support, foster care, and developmental disabilities support, including day support, group homes, and host homes.

Job Description: Students will engage in the following: attendance at agency/community professional training; transport of children to visits, counseling, and other appointments; case management; supervision of family visits (birth family); home visits; attendance at IEP, family planning, and treatment planning; development of treatment plans and other paperwork; Pre- and post-adoption preparation and support for child and family and; completion of paperwork to expedite adoption finalization process.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks and DMV checks, which are completed through the agency. Students also must provide proof of car insurance. Interns have access to agency cars, but may use personal vehicles at times (rare).

Lynchburg Department of Human Services: Foster Care and Adoptions Unit

(Juniors and Seniors)

99 9th Street Lynchburg, VA 24504

(434) 455-5850



Field Instructor: April Watson, MSW April.Watson@

Services: The Department of Human Services is a public social services agency providing a variety of financial benefits and mandated services to the public. Services include foster care/adoption and ancillary services (foster and adoptive home recruitment, training, and licensure, independent living services to older foster youth), adult protective and ongoing services, and child protective services/family preservation and foster care prevention (including parenting classes, support groups), and self-sufficiency programs including child care subsidy, employment and work readiness classes. Benefits programs include Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and Energy Assistance Programs.

Job Description: Job tasks will vary greatly depending on which unit the internship is in and the needs at the time, as well as the aptitude and experience level of the student intern. Student will learn the foster care timeline and case management skills. Student will complete home visits that focus on safety, permanency, and well-being of the child. Additionally, student will learn about the different placements available to foster children and determine which placement best suits the child. Student will learn about services provided in the area and will learn how to make appropriate referrals for services. Students will attend Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) meetings, Family Partnership Meetings, foster-care reviews, permanency planning, court staffing and court trials, and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings. Students may also receive their own caseload and will travel monthly to visit a child and foster family on their caseload. Students may also learn to write services plans, file paperwork, document monthly visits and team meetings, write transitional living plans, and request grant funding. Students will work closely with various professionals including Guardian Ad Litems (GALs) and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). Finally, the student will become knowledgeable about the Online Automated Services Information System (OASIS) and case documentation. 

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks, which are completed through the agency.

Adult Protective Services

Bedford Department of Social Services: Family Service Unit

(Juniors and Seniors)

119 East Main Street, Bedford VA 24523

(540) 586-7750 x2266



Agency Field Coordinator: Denise Kennedy Denise.Kennedy@dss.

Field Instructor: Noelle Guill, BSW, Timothy Heck, BSW, and Andrew Crawford, LCSW

Services: The Family Services Unit is supervised by the Family Services Manager and has four (4) Family Services Supervisors. The unit is responsible for Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, Prevention, Foster Care/Adoption, and Community Resource Services/Service Intake.

Job Description: Student tasks could include shadowing Family Service Workers in each of the units on home visits, interviews, court and hospital visits. Students may also assist workers with dictating interviews onto the computer, filing cases, shredding case files, filing court orders, returning phone calls.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks as well as a DMV check, which are all completed through the agency.

Lynchburg Department of Human Services: Adult Services Unit

(Juniors only)

99 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

(434) 455-5850



Field Instructor: Amy Hatcher, MSW Amy.Hatcher@

Services: The Department of Human Services is a public social services agency providing a variety of financial benefits and mandated services to the public. Services include foster care/adoption and ancillary services (foster and adoptive home recruitment, training, and licensure, independent living services to older foster youth), adult protective and ongoing services, and child protective services/family preservation and foster care prevention (including parenting classes, support groups), and self-sufficiency programs including child care subsidy, employment and work readiness classes. Benefits programs include Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and Energy Assistance Programs.

Job Description: Adult protective Services/Adult Services provide both the elderly and adults with disabilities with needed assistance, outreach and case management services. The work involves obtaining information and investigating complaints of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults with disabilities and the elderly; and participating in taking corrective action. Types of tasks completed include: accompanying caseworkers on home visits, assessing client needs for degree and priority of services and development of service plans, monitoring service plans to ensure the needs of the elderly or adults with disabilities are being met, and preparing and maintaining documentation. Job Tasks may vary depending on the aptitude and experience level of the student intern.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks, which are completed through the agency.

Feedback from Past Interns: “At almost any internship, there are tasks that are changing, and at my time at APS, there were things that were constantly being shifted around. So be prepared for this. All the workers there are friendly, and they are willing to answer questions. So don’t be afraid to dive in quickly to get to know everyone.”

Employment & Training Services

Total Action for Progress

(Juniors and Seniors)

Roanoke Higher Education Center

108 N. Jefferson St., Suite 509, Roanoke, VA 24016

540-767-6222



Field Instructor: Nick Kline, MSW nick.kline@

Services: Total Action for Progress is a 50-year-old community action organization providing a range of services to low-income individuals in Southwestern Virginia. TAP helps individuals and families achieve economic and personal independence through education, employment, affordable housing, and safe and healthy environments.

Job Description: Students will assist in creating and delivering workshops and mini-lessons for clients, assisting staff in organizing and chaperoning field trips and community service learning opportunities, maintaining client files, assisting clients in completing required paperwork, assist clients with GED and SOL preparation, mentoring clients, assisting staff with group counseling sessions, clerical support. The tasks are similar for both juniors and seniors, though typically the more substantive tasks are led by a senior.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks, which are completed through the agency. Any transportation to out of the office locations will be provided by staff.

Refugee Services

Commonwealth Catholic Charities: Refugee Resettlement Office

(Juniors and Seniors)

820 Campbell Avenue SW Roanoke, VA  24016

(540) 342-7561



Agency Field Coordinator: Laura Murphy laura.murphy@

Please note that there is no social worker at this agency. Students will need to identify an external social worker to serve as their field instructor.

Services: Commonwealth Catholic Charities has worked to alleviate human suffering and restore hope, dignity, and opportunities to Virginia’s residents since 1923. The mission for CCC is to provide quality, compassionate human services to all people, especially the most vulnerable, regardless of faith. CCC’s offices in Richmond, Roanoke, Hampton Roads, Charlottesville, Petersburg and Norton serve their communities and much of the Commonwealth. It served over 36,000 people in programs last year. More than sixteen different programs serve people in various locations.

Job Description: The student will participate in the preparation for newly arrived refugees which includes: interviewing clients, conducting needs assessments, completing cultural orientations, and documenting all activities in case notes. In addition, the student will assist staff with case file/case note documentation, research community resources and work with different parts of the resettlement team. The student will spend the majority of the time assisting Case Managers, but may also assist the medical, employment and school staff if necessary.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks, a DMV check, and substance abuse testing, which are completed through the agency.

If students have a personal car, they can transport clients, only if they were comfortable doing so. Otherwise, they will ride with a staff member to outside appointments.

Youth Development Services

Family Service of Roanoke Valley Youth Development Program

(Juniors and Seniors)

360 Campbell Ave., SW Roanoke, VA 24016

(540)563-5316 ext. 3030



Agency Field Coordinator: Karen Pillis (Director of Youth Development) kpillis@

Field Instructor: Sharon Jarrett Thacker, MSW (Director and CEO)

Services: Family Service of Roanoke Valley is a private, not-for-profit organization that has served Roanoke Valley residents since 1901.  Our mission is to improve life and restore hope to the most vulnerable of our neighbors, from the youngest children to the oldest adults, through prevention, counseling and support services. Family Service is a dynamic, multi-service agency helping a diverse population of clients that spans the area's economic, ethnic, and cultural divisions.  We serve the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, Counties of Bedford, Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke, and Town of Vinton. Youth Development services are offered in schools, after-schools, and community sites throughout the valley.

Job Description: The job tasks would include supporting the prevention programs offered and the lead facilitators at the selected sites in providing two evidence based curricula, building rapport with students and offering assistance on service learning trips. Also, the student would be able to complete paperwork required in these jobs and maintain all applicable records. Additionally, they would shadow the staff including the Director of Youth Development as they attend partnership meetings, planning meetings and community groups. Interviews with other key personnel within the agency who work in social work jobs are expected. Shadowing of the professionals who work in our intervention programs including day treatment, intensive in home and community counseling and opportunities to work with the children and teens will be provided. Lesson planning and co-facilitating groups and session planning for individuals will also be expected. Juniors would be exposed to each of the job tasks but would have a more general experience but approximately the same tasks.

Domestic Violence Services

Bedford County Department of Social Services: Domestic Violence Services

(Juniors and Seniors)

P.O. Box 783, Bedford, Virginia 24523

Field Instructor: Heather A. Jones, MSW (540) 587-0970

heather.jones@dss.

Services: Domestic Violence Services provides shelter for victims of domestic violence; free, confidential 24-hour access to safety, information and referral, crisis intervention and advocacy to support individual decisions; court advocate that is available to accompany victims of domestic abuse who are requesting Protective Orders in the Bedford Court Systems; follow-up services to victims involved in domestic disputes referred through the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Bedford Police Department or Bedford Department of Social Services; a Healthy Relationship Teen Prevention Program; education on the dynamics of domestic violence, supportive counseling surrounding domestic violence relationships and case management services to victims; and community education and public awareness that fosters access to domestic violence crisis services for all community members and which expresses a zero tolerance for domestic violence. Services are provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence and their children without regard to race, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, and parental or birth status.

Job Description: Students would work the court advocate and the DV counselor and assist with providing case management, crisis intervention and services for shelter residents. Students will also be involved in co-leading a group, assisting with fundraising activities as appropriate, assisting with needs assessments and development of case plans, assisting with offering education, referrals and supportive counseling to shelter residents, assisting with documenting case notes in the case management system, and participating in the agency’s community education and public awareness efforts as appropriate.

Other: This internship may require evening hours as groups are only offered during the evening. Students will need to complete a criminal/child abuse background check and a DMV check, the costs of which the agency will cover. Students will also need a car to drive to the court house for court accompaniment/advocacy.

Services for Homeless Population

Miriam's House

(Juniors only)

409 Magnolia Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503

(434) 847-1101



Field Instructors:

Kristen Nolen, MSW kristen@

Sarah Quarantotto, MSW sarah@

Services: Miriam's House is designed to end homelessness for women and families by providing them with stability and the skills to succeed in permanent housing. Miriam’s House operates two short term housing programs for homeless women and families; these include an on-site 13 unit transitional housing program and a community based rapid re-housing program. Additionally, they offer an Aftercare Support Group to families exiting homelessness in order to prevent recidivism.

Job Description: Students would be assigned to work with case managers in both programs as well as offering assistance to the aftercare support group. Students would become familiar with the available resources in the community in order to provide appropriate referrals. Students would also work directly with the administrative staff on macro social work issues including community organizing, increasing community awareness of homelessness and assisting with fundraising.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks, which are completed through the agency.

Feedback from Past Interns: “Make the effort to go to the meetings that take place on Wednesdays or other days that are not during the specific times of your internship. Also, don't be afraid to build rapport with the clients and engage in client interactions. Ask lots of questions and study up on the population and the ways other cities work to end homelessness. I hope you enjoy it so much; it was an incredible experience!”

Behavioral/Mental Health Services

Centra Bridges Treatment Center

(Juniors and Seniors)

693 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Field Instructor: Margaret Williams, LCSW (434) 200-5190

Margaret.Williams@

Field Instructor: Mark Bosher, LCSW (434) 200-5145

Mark.Bosher@

Services: Centra Bridges provides residential care to children ages 5-17 who suffer from long term behavioral and emotional difficulties that have resulted in out of home placement. We provide medical, nursing, educational and mental health therapies for the students in our care. Mental health therapies include individual, family and group therapy.

Job Description: Students will be placed in various parts of the program throughout each day. Students will spend some time each week in classrooms, in the cottages, and in group therapy sessions. Students will be using their ideas and creativity to submit ideas for the classroom, and cottages for activities that are developmentally appropriate and in line with Bridges’ curriculum.   There are daily groups in the cottages that are skill based that students may co-lead and contribute material and plans to.  There are also psychotherapy groups Monday-Thursday that students can observe and possibly co-lead depending on the group. Over the course of the semester, students will be observing the management of the front office, admissions and nursing, and treatment team meetings on specific children. Students will become familiar with charts: reports and assessments, treatment goals, discharge planning, and the purpose of the daily charting. Students will have brief introductions to the facility’s philosophy which encompasses Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving and Mandt Crisis intervention.  Students will become familiar with how to find policies that guide the treatment facility.

Other: Once selected, students will need to contact OMESA, call (434) 200-6511, or email Lisa.Stewart@  for onboarding directions and forms. Centra schedules all needed appointments via this email process. Centra requests that this process begin at least 30-60 days prior to the start of any internship.

 

As part of the onboarding process you may be asked to complete the following:

• An online orientation which will be emailed to you.

• Health appointment with HealthWorks

• Badge picture appointment with Centra Security

• Background check with Human Resources

Each participating student must report to Centra Employee Health, or their designated representative at Healthworks (“Employee Health”) approximately two (2) months prior to the start date to:

• provide evidence of medical insurance, documentation of three (3) Hepatitis B vaccines (series) or titer to verify immunity, documentation of two (2) Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (“MMR”) vaccines or titer to verify immunity;

• provide documentation that he or she has received the influenza vaccine if any portion of the Assignment Period falls between December 1 and March 31 of the following year; and

• provide documentation of Tuberculin Skin Test or record of test within the last six (6) months and, if a known positive responder, provide copies of a chest x-ray performed within the last two (2) years.

• complete a one (1) page health form.

Centra PACE: A Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly

(Juniors and Seniors)

407 Federal St. Lynchburg, VA 24504



Field Instructor: Maureen Brookes, MSW, LSW

(434) 200-6326

Maureen.Brookes@

Services: PACE is a comprehensive program for adults 55 years of age and older who meet the criteria for nursing facility placement, prefer to stay at home and have an assessment indicating that living at home with the support of the PACE program is a safe alternative. Comprehensive services are delivered by a team of professionals made up of a primary care physician, registered nurses, a master’s level social worker, health aides, transportation personnel, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians and recreation/activity personnel. The team works with participants and their families to develop a tailored plan of care which is monitored closely and updated as needed.

Job Description: Student interns will participate in the PACE interdisciplinary team’s initial assessments, care planning, and ongoing reevaluations of participant cases. Interns will provide supportive counseling to individuals and families and assist participants in obtaining community resources, including meal programs, social service benefits, housing assistance, etc. Interns will also consult with staff in other disciplines as to the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and as to the availability of social services in the community. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the social worker/intake coordinator with assessments in the private homes of PACE enrollees traveling within the 30-minute service area of the Center. As appropriate, interns will complete psychosocial assessments on individuals referred to PACE.

Interns will facilitate/design group activities for center participants. There may also be opportunities for macro-practice assignments relating to PACE program development, social policy, and community outreach.

Other: Once selected, students will need to contact OMESA, call 434-200-6511, or email Lisa.Stewart@ for onboarding directions and forms. Centra schedules all needed appointments via this email process. Centra requests that this process begin at least 30-60 days prior to the start of any internship.

 

As part of the onboarding process you may be asked to complete the following:

• An online orientation which will be emailed to you.

• Health appointment with HealthWorks

• Badge picture appointment with Centra Security

• Background check with Human Resources

Each participating student must report to Centra Employee Health, or their designated representative at Healthworks (“Employee Health”) approximately two (2) months prior to the start date to:

• provide evidence of medical insurance, documentation of three (3) Hepatitis B vaccines (series) or titer to verify immunity, documentation of two (2) Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (“MMR”) vaccines or titer to verify immunity;

• provide documentation that he or she has received the influenza vaccine if any portion of the Assignment Period falls between December 1 and March 31 of the following year; and

• provide documentation of Tuberculin Skin Test or record of test within the last six (6) months and, if a known positive responder, provide copies of a chest x-ray performed within the last two (2) years.

• complete a one (1) page health form.

Horizon Behavioral Health: Admissions and Intake

(Juniors and Seniors)

Horizon Wellness Center @ Courtland: 620 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Horizon Wellness Center @ Langhorne: 2215 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501



Agency Field Coordinator: Jennifer Bondurant 434-847-8035

Jennifer.Bondurant@

Services: Horizon Behavioral Health has eight service portfolios that ensure a continuum of care for individuals and families in Central Virginia.  Each portfolio offers a comprehensive array of services to address mental health, substance use and intellectual disabilities.

Job Description: Students will have the opportunity to participate in the following tasks: Provide assistance in facilitating internal and external referrals for consumers in our community, as well as research for community resources that would be beneficial for the consumers we work with; Provide support for the intake line and helping with the triage of clients coming into services; Observe comprehensive intake assessments and treatment recommendations that support medical necessity; Observe in case staffing meetings. The Admissions Portfolio and the locations would include our Langhorne and Courtland Wellness Centers. Both locations are located in Lynchburg, VA and provide services to children and adults. There may also be opportunities to travel to our surrounding wellness centers in Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks as well as substance abuse testing, which are all completed through the agency.

Feedback from Past Interns: “Take as much initiative as you can. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure because that's how you learn.”

Horizon Behavioral Health: Amherst Wellness Center Outpatient Services

(Juniors and Seniors)

120 West Commerce Street, Amherst, VA 24521

434-948-4831 x1051 or 914-466-8495



Agency Field Coordinator: Jennifer Bondurant 434-847-8035

Jennifer.Bondurant@

Services: Horizon offers outpatient therapy, intensive services, case management, crisis intervention, residential services for adults with disabilities, school-based services, medical/psychiatric services, forensic services, and substance abuse services.

Job Description: Students will have the opportunity to participate in the following tasks: observe group therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy; observe of community and agency meetings related to treatment collaboration; research and create group therapy topic (s); observe and complete biopsychosocial assessments receive training in evidence based practice models; learn and complete necessary paperwork; co-lead group therapy (seniors only); provide individual/family therapy with supervision (videotape) (seniors only).

Other: At times, certain meetings or court hearings are on other days that would be beneficial to attend but are not regularly scheduled and would request some flexibility if possible. Although not required, having a car would be beneficial in order to attend community meetings as needed if carpooling is not available. Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks as well as substance abuse testing, which are all completed through the agency.

Feedback from Past Interns: “It is a wonderful junior placement because one receives an appropriate understanding and introduction to working with mental health in a therapy setting.”

Horizon Behavioral Health: Wellness Center Case Management Services

(Juniors)

37 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588

(434)-332-5149



Agency Field Coordinator: Jennifer Bondurant 434-847-8035

Jennifer.Bondurant@

Services: Horizon provides a continuum of community-based prevention, early intervention, aftercare, and psychosocial rehabilitation services for persons affected by mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

Job Description: Learn about serious mental illness in adults seeking treatment in a public mental health setting. Learn about Medicaid regulations concerning case management, provision of ethical case management services, area resources and services inside and outside Horizon which can meet clients’ needs. Review and audit client charts in an electronic health record system. Observe annual assessments, quarterly reviews of individual service plans, and routine case management contacts. Attend case disposition meetings with the team of case managers and psychiatrist. Seniors may have the opportunity to work with select individuals to provide case management.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks as well as substance abuse testing, which are all completed through the agency.

Support Systems, Inc.

(Juniors and Seniors)

1120 Bypass Road, Vinton, VA 24179

(540) 767-2667

Field Instructor: Tracie Cookston, MSW

tracie.e.cookston@

Services: Support Systems, Inc. works with the adult, severely mentally ill population who receive full Medicaid benefits. Support Systems, Inc. is a community-based private provider that assists an at-risk population with independence within the community.

Job Description: Students will have the opportunity of assisting with the psychosocial program, running or assisting group classes, observing clinical aspects of working in the mental health field, and assisting with documentation and organization of requirements from the Department of Medical Assistance Services and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

Other: Students will need a car to get to and from the agency.

School-Based Services

Lyn-CAG Head Start

(Juniors only)

(434) 929-0355

3 Locations:

(1) Rock Center with 8 classrooms located on 400 Buena Vista Street, Lynchburg, VA

(2) Old Forest Road Center with 4 day classrooms and an Evening Program located on 3704 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg, VA

(3) Bedford Primary with two classrooms located at 807 College Street, Bedford, VA



Field Instructor: Nancy W. Brockman, LCSW

peaceofmindinc@

Services: Head start is a free preschool program for at risk 3 to 5 year old children. The Lyn-CAG program is funded for 452 children in Amherst, Bedford, and Lynchburg. We encourage children with disabilities to apply. All classrooms are multi-age and level with a maximum ratio of 20 children to two teachers.

Job Description: Students will have the opportunity to participate in the following tasks: shadow Mental Health Consultant (field instructor) and staff cases of students who are having adjustment problems; shadow Therapeutic Day Treatment providers in redirecting Head Start students who are not following directions or displaying poor social skills; assist students in making good choices in the classroom, and discuss student concerns. There may also be opportunities to shadow staff meetings with parents.

Other: Students are required to submit to criminal and child abuse background checks but these checks may need to be paid for by the student. It will cost $30 and the agency will provide the necessary background check forms to fill out. Both Lynchburg sites are on the bus route.

Feedback from Past Interns: “I think making the effort to go to not only the classes in the morning but the classes in the evening is important. There are different dynamics and different behavioral disabilities shown in each class that are important to observe. Also, one important thing is to make sure to network with the other professionals and make an effort to learn their roles at Head Start. There is so much information that can be learned from them.”

“Remember to have fun and enjoy the little people even when you're tired and they're misbehaving! Also, be intentional about grasping the learning opportunities available! Talk to all of the staff members- get to know what they do.”

Hempfield School District

(Seniors Only)

200 Church Street, Landisville, PA 17538

717-459-9004



Field Instructor: Candice L. Highfield, LCSW, Ed. D highfield@

Services: Hempfield School District is a public school district in central Pennsylvania serving approximately 7,000 students’ educational needs in a suburban school district. The school values and mission reflects rigorous academics while serving the whole child’s needs. The Student Services Department office is located in the Administration Building of Hempfield School District. The district employs two master level social workers who serve as the district’s home and school liaisons. The home and school liaisons oversee students’ attendance from monitoring attendance, working with truant students and their families, scheduling attendance meetings with students/families, writing truancy citations, and attending truancy court. The home and school liaisons also serve as the district school social workers. The school social workers work toward breaking down the barriers to students’ learning and referring and connecting students and their families to community resources and supports to stabilize and support home environments to promote and empower students’ well-being and ability to learn.

Job Description: Student interns will monitor students’ attendance, conduct home visits for students and families to encourage regular school attendance, and conduct home visits to break down barriers for students and their families to assist in the students’ well-being and result in better school attendance and learning ability. Interns will assist in referring students and their families to community resources and supports, assist with social skills groups for students, attend interagency meetings, school behavioral meetings, and lead attendance meetings with students and their families, attend truancy court, attend community organizational meetings, attend school social work network meetings, attend training opportunities involving student mental health, poverty, and helping homeless students, and assess students’ and their families’ needs.

Other: Students will need a personal car to conduct home visits. However, at no time will interns transport students, parents, or families. Students are required to submit to a state police clearance ($10), an FBI clearance ($45), and a state child abuse clearance ($10), which will need to be paid for by the student.

Lynchburg City School District

(Juniors and Seniors)

Various school locations across the Lynchburg area



Field Instructor: Will be assigned based on school location and availability of the school social workers employed by the District

Services: Lynchburg City Schools offer educational services to more than 8,000 students enrolled in preschool through adult classes in two high schools, three middle schools, and eleven elementary schools. Alternative elementary, middle and high school programs, gifted programs, and programs for the disabled are also available. Our elementary schools provide an optimal academic environment and accelerated learning opportunities. Along with basic learning skills, students are taught basic concepts of character development and citizenship.

Job Description: Student interns will support the work of the school social workers as they conduct home visits, assess student and family needs, referring families to appropriate services, and work collaboratively with school faculty and staff and community agencies to develop and monitor intervention plans meant to support educational success for students. Students will also support the social workers in performing in-service trainings for teachers. Students will participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, Family Assessment Planning Team (FAPT) Meetings, Child Study Teams, and other interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate. There may also be additional tasks added that are location-specific.

Other: As required by the District, students must provide results to the Social Work Department of a series of checks: 1) VA Child Protective Services Check; 2) Child Protective Services Check for other states student has lived in the past 5 years; 3) Nationwide Sex Offender Registry; 4) State and National Criminal History check; and 5) TB Test or Screening performed within the last 12 months of the date when the intern would begin their internship. These checks are not paid for by the District.

Out-of-State Internship Programs

Chicago Semester

(Seniors only)



Services: The mission of Chicago Semester is to provide urban, experiential education from a Christian perspective that equips students for integrated personal, professional, and public lives. Students in the program experience first-hand what it is like to live in the global city of Chicago. Students participate in vibrant arts and cultural activities, explore diverse neighborhoods, and master the public transportation system. Students learn alongside esteemed faculty who teach using the city as a laboratory. Through this learning students explore complex urban issues and reflect on one’s collective responsibility to society.

Job Description: Students spend four days a week working at a carefully selected agency under the supervision of a site supervisor. Internship settings are tailored to the student’s area of interest and include hospitals, schools, child welfare organizations, refugee centers, homeless shelters, neighborhood organizations, criminal justice settings, residential treatment centers, programs for the elderly, and much more. Students are trained in a variety of areas such as assessment, case management, interviewing, problem solving, advocacy and community organizing, all within the context of an urban environment.

Other: Students can find specific program information as well as application due dates on the program website. Students will need to contact LU Student Travel for information on their application process and receive clearance to study out-of-state:

studenttravel@liberty.edu or

Please note that there are additional expenses to participating in this program (e.g. airline tickets, etc.), which are explained on the website. Students who desire to keep full-time status may need to concurrently take online courses.

Liberty University Washington Fellowship

(Seniors Only)

Washington DC area



Services: This fellowship program offers assistance in securing a semester-long internship in the Washington DC area, arranges local housing, and hosts various professional development and networking activities. This is an ideal program for students interested in a macro work such as program evaluation, community organizing, policy development and analysis, fundraising, and legislative advocacy.

Job Description: Specific tasks will vary depending on the type of setting selected.

Other: Students should check the website for the specific program requirements. Students interested in this opportunity need to be aware that their acceptance in the program will depend on: (1) their performance and final grade in their Junior Field Experience and Seminar course and (2) whether they have maintained good standing with the Department of Social Work.

International Placements

Best Semester International Program

(Juniors and Seniors)



Services: BestSemester proudly offers off-campus and study abroad programs around the world through the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).

The Uganda Studies Program (USP) offers a Social Work Emphasis which includes junior and senior level field experiences.  All options encourage students to participate in Ugandan life and explore the intricacy of cross-cultural relationships. In classes, on practicum sites and in homestay opportunities, you’ll learn from Ugandans about life lived in East Africa.

The Australia Studies Centre (ASC) offers a junior level field experience through the School of Social Sciences at Christian Heritage College. The ASC is designed to integrate the firsthand observation and study of Australian culture, history, religion, politics and Indigenous cultures together with experiential service learning and formal instruction in Social Sciences.

Job Description: Specific job tasks will vary based on the placement setting. USP offers fieldwork in such areas as child development, child welfare, schools, public health, community development, hospice and teen pregnancy. ASC offers fieldwork in such social work settings as child protection and community work.

Other: Students can find specific program information as well as application due dates on the program website. Students will need to contact LU Student Travel for information on their application process and receive clearance to study abroad: studenttravel@liberty.edu or

Please note that there are additional expenses to participating in this program (e.g. international health and travel insurance, program fee, airline tickets, etc.), which are explained on the website. Students who desire to keep full-time status may need to concurrently take online courses.

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