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Undergraduate
Internship Overview Child Welfare, Mental Health, & Special Education
Catholic Charities of Baltimore Child Welfare and Mental Health—Villa Maria Schools | St. Vincent’s Villa Residential Treatment Center | Villa Maria Community Resources | Center for Family Services Last revision: 6/20/2017
For Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Summer 2018 Fall 2018
Our Mission Inspired by the Gospel mandates to love, serve and teach, Catholic Charities provides care and services to improve the lives of Marylanders in need.
Who We Are Family Services is a division of Catholic Charities of Baltimore, which includes nearly half of the agency's 80 programs. This packet covers internship opportunities in our child welfare and mental health programs: St. Vincent’s Villa, Villa Maria Schools, Center for Family Services, and Villa Maria Community Resources.
What We Do We provide three categories of service: 1. St. Vincent's Villa, Villa Maria Schools, Center for Family Services, and Villa Maria Community Resources provide state-of-the-art behavioral health, child welfare, special education, early childhood and family-development services. Known for creativity, innovation, excellence, and our nationally-recognized Family-Provider Partnership, our programs focus on building and unifying families and helping families and individuals of all ages to achieve healthier lives. 2. Gallagher Services provides an array of excellent services, care, training, and therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities. 3. Safe Streets Baltimore - Sandtown-Winchester provides evidence-based violence prevention and interruption services in West Baltimore. 2
Overview & requirements | p. 3 Application & screening process | p. 5
Dates & deadlines | p. 7 Types of internship roles | p. 7 Checklist | p. 13
Have questions? Please contact Mikael Kristiansen,Volunteer Coordinator:
[email protected] or 667-600-3039
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OVERVIEW The basics Undergraduate interns assist in the operation of a Family Services program to which they are assigned for a period of one semester or a summer intersession. Interns report directly to a staff supervisor within their program, with additional oversight from Volunteer Services. In compliance with Catholic Charity policies, undergraduates cannot serve clients in a clinical capacity; however, interns may be closely involved in other therapeutic aspects of a program, including directly with clients.
Requirements
Enrollment as a student at an institution of higher education. 100 hours served minimum per fall or spring semester; 75 minimum for summer internships. On-site at least twice per week. Formal learning contract or own learning goals. Timely completion of the application and background screening processes. Attending a quarterly Pre-Service Training session and any other prerequisite training. Abiding by the Program Policies and Procedures.
Responsibilities Interns’ on-site responsibilities vary by program and supervisor. Regularly reporting valuable feedback about your service experience to Volunteer Services – i.e. your hours, location, and any qualitative feedback. Completing an exit interview or evaluation. Submitting any evaluations or reports produced as part of your study requirements to Volunteer Services.
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APPLICATION & SCREENING How to apply 1. Make a note of our application and screening deadlines (p. 7). 2. Fill out our online application at http://bit.ly/ccfsvolapp.
Make sure to upload a resume/CV with the application and complete all required fields. In your cover letter, indicate what your program or role preferences are.
Contact
[email protected] with any questions.
3. After you submit your application, we will reach out to your references by email. Based upon your interests, skills, requirements, references, and availability, we will make a decision about whether to continue your application and schedule an interview.
Screening process
We will need to photocopy a government issued photo ID of you— e.g. Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit, State ID, passport, Green Card. This can usually be done at the interview.
Child Protective Services background clearance. Maryland DHR Form 1279A: We provide you a form with Part I completed by us. You will need to fill out Part II and sign Part III in front of a notary public, then return the original form to us. We then submit the form to your local Child Protective Services jurisdiction.
Part II must be filled out on a computer and printed out.
Please use a Maryland address. If you do not have a Maryland address (i.e. Form 1279A. you live exclusively out of state), please let us know and do not complete Form 1279A, which is solely for Maryland.
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APPLICATION & SCREENING Screening process (continued)
Online background check through Verified Volunteers. Initiated after the interview.
Diagnostic Programs and Center for Family Services interns only: fingerprints checked against MD and FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) database. Initiated after the interview, if necessary.
Review Noncriminal Justice Privacy Rights disclosure and return signed to Volunteer Services.
Bring completed Pre-Registration Form to our CJIS vendor and get printed. You may use another CJIS vendor but at your own expense.
Tuberculosis screening. Interns 21+ years of age must provide negative results of a PPD test administered within six months of your proposed starting date. Interns under 21 may complete a short health questionnaire instead.
Seasonal flu vaccine. Interns working any time during flu season (Nov.—Mar.) need to get a flu shot. If you’re not already planning to get one, we can provide one upon starting.
If offered a placement…
Please log in to MyVolunteerPage.com and sign up for any requisite training and orientation sessions.
Contact your direct supervisor (Catholic Charities program staff) to organize your schedule and your learning goals. Please provide them with a copy of any formal learning contracts from your school.
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DATES & DEADLINES Application deadline: date by which your application and resume are submitted to Volunteer Services. Screening deadline: date by which your references have responded, interview and background check are completed, Child Protective Services (CPS) form is notarized and submitted, and photo ID is presented. Health and fingerprint screening due before start date. Pre-Service Training (PST): Orientation session only offered quarterly; please plan ahead! You must complete PST before your first day. PST may be attended remotely via internet if you are out of state. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI): Mandatory for residential (St. Vincent’s Villa) and school (Villa Maria School, Villa Maria Diagnostic School) interns only. Three hours.
Fall 2017
Spring 2018
deadline
Monday, Jul. 3, 2017*
Monday, Oct. 1, 2017
Screening deadline
Monday, Monday, Jul. 17, 2017* Oct. 15, 2017
Application
Placement decisions announced by:
End of July.
Summer 2018
Fall 2018— early bird
Fall 2018
Monday, Monday, Apr. Monday, Jul. Mar. 26, 2018 16, 2018 2, 2018* Monday, Apr. 2, 2018
Monday, May 7, 2018
Monday, Jul. 16, 2018*
End of October
Third week of April.
Mid-May
End of July.
Mandatory training dates
Pre-Service Training (orientation)
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018 5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, Apr. 26, 2018 5:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 5:30-8:30pm
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 6:00-8:00pm
Late-January (TBD)
Early May (TBD)
Late August / Early September (TBD)
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INTERNSHIP ROLES: OVERVIEW Educational Treatment Intern Degree paths: Special Education, Education, Psychology or related fields with education experience. Description: The intern is assigned to a class setting where he/she will assist with the preparation and implementation of lesson plans under the direction of the Psychoeducator (teacher), as well as maintaining the therapeutic milieu of children with severe behavioral and emotional challenges. Weekday mornings and early afternoons. Programs: Villa Maria School, Maura Pre-Vocational Center.
Marketing Intern Degree paths: Marketing, PR, Communications, or related fields. Communication-savvy Social Work students will also be considered. Description: The intern works with a social worker in our Treatment Foster Care program to help develop initiatives to recruit and retain foster parents for children with behavioral and emotional challenges or medically fragile children. May also work closely with marketing and PR specialists from our vendor (an external agency) in Towson, depending on skill-set. Candidates seeking two-semester internships strongly preferred. Programs: Treatment Foster Care (TFC) at Center for Family Services (Baltimore).
Outpatient Clinic Intern Degree paths: Psychology, Human Services, Mental Health, Social Work, and related fields. Description: Duties vary and can include helping with family support groups, psychiatric rehabilitation programs (PRP), off-site visits, and clerical case management. Interns are often supervised by a therapist but may not take clients or cases of their own. Number of placements very limited. Programs: VMCR of Anne Arundel Co. (Millersville), VMCR of Harford Co. (Abingdon).
Psychology School Intern Degree paths: Psychology or related fields (clinical focus or education experience a plus). Description: A) The intern works in the diagnostic program classroom under the supervision of the Diagnostic School Program Coordinator. They may help both with behavior management and lesson plans. They will also observe the diagnostic process and may also Continued on page 9 8
INTERNSHIP ROLES: OVERVIEW intern in the residential diagnostic unit. B) Alternately, the intern may work with a therapist at the main school observing therapy and assisting with alternative learning. Weekday mornings and early afternoon. Programs: A) Villa Maria Diagnostic School at St. Vincent’s Villa, B) Villa Maria School
Residential Treatment Intern Degree paths: Psychology, Human Services, Mental Health, Social Work, and related fields. Description: The intern helps develop and maintain a therapeutic environment for the children in the residential unit to which they are assigned. Usually supervised by Milieu Supervisor who oversees Residential Treatment Counselors or Senior Residential Treatment Counselor. Weekday afternoons and evenings; sometimes weekends. Programs: St. Vincent’s Villa Residential Treatment Center, St. Vincent’s Villa Diagnostic Unit (Genesis).
Therapeutic Recreation Intern Degree paths: Therapeutic Recreation or related fields. Description: The intern assists the recreational therapist in recreational and leisure activities provided to children aged 5-13 in residential care, as well as having the opportunity to observe assessments and the documentation process of groups. Schedule must be flexible to be available for holiday and some weekend events. Final year students strongly preferred. Programs: St. Vincent’s Villa Residential Treatment Center
Please specify the primary role to which you are applying in your cover letter.
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SAMPLE FULL ROLE DESCRIPTIONS Educational Treatment Assistant Intern (Villa Maria School & Pre-Voc) Immediate supervisor: Psychoeducator (teacher) or school therapist PURPOSE: The primary function of the ETA Intern is to help develop and maintain a therapeutic environment in the classroom. The intern is assigned to a class setting where he/she will assist with the preparation and implementation of lesson plans under the direction of the Psychoeducator. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a college junior or senior; preferably special education major or completed courses in both psychology and education; capacity to relate to severely emotionally disturbed children in a sensitive, understanding and clinically insightful manner; must possess independence, initiative, and good interpersonal skills. WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday; any day between 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (Pre-Voc: Mon., Tue., Thu. 9:00-2:30) At least twice per week. POSITION DUTIES:
Maintain structure and organization within the classroom setting in accordance with the therapeutic goals of the child’s Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) and Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Actively interacts and nurtures groups and/or individuals in the school setting.
Serve as a role model for the children by encouraging and reinforcing appropriate behavior and discouraging destructive behaviors through the constructive use of the behavior treatment protocols; will also exercise sound judgement and common sense in interpretations.
Teach children to assume responsibility for their own behaviors as they learn to recognize their need for alternative, more effective and appropriate ways of expressing themselves.
Make accurate and specific observations of children’s behavior and communicate same in a timely manner to appropriate staff.
Participate in the planning and implementation of classroom programming (academic, behavioral, social, recreational, etc.) which will include preparation and implementation of academic lesson plans which are in keeping with the student’s IEP and have been approved by the Psychoeducator.
Attend and participate in staff training, conferences and meetings as required or assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
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SAMPLE FULL ROLE DESCRIPTIONS Residential Treatment Intern (St.Vincent’s Villa) Immediate Supervisor: Milieu Supervisor or Senior RTC PURPOSE: The primary function of the Residential Treatment Intern is to help develop and maintain a therapeutic environment for the children in their care. This involves creating opportunities for corrective emotional experiences and socialization as well as fostering relationships which promote development and growth. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a college junior or senior majoring in psychology or related field; capacity to relate to severally emotionally disturbed children in a sensitive, understanding and clinically insightful manner; independence and initiative; good interpersonal skills which allow relating well with co-workers. WORK HOURS: Depends on the unit; usually Monday – Friday, between 3 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. At least twice per week. POSITION DUTIES:
Actively interact with, nurture, and assist staff in supervising a group of ten children.
Use milieu therapy and other suggested treatment modalities to address the particular needs of each child as outlined in their Individual Treatment Plan (ITP).
Make accurate and specific observations of children’s behavior and communicate same in a timely manner to appropriate staff.
Provide for the physical care of each child.
Maintain structure and organization within the apartment setting by following schedules and carrying out routines with consistency.
Serve as a role model for the children by encouraging and reinforcing appropriate behavior and discouraging destructive behaviors through the use of the Behavior Treatment System (BTS); will also exercise sound judgement and common sense in interpretations.
Teach children to assume responsibility for their own behaviors as they learn to recognize their need for alternative, more effective and appropriate ways of expressing themselves.
Exhibit awareness and understanding of policies, guidelines, and procedures in the Department of Residential Services and, as appropriate, those of the overall treatment center.
Attend and participate in staff training and conference as required and/or assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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SAMPLE FULL ROLE DESCRIPTIONS Therapeutic Recreation Intern (St.Vincent’s Villa) Supervisor: Recreational Therapy Coordinator (recreational therapist) SUMMARY: Therapeutic Recreation’s goal is to utilize a wide range of activity and community based interventions and techniques to improve the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and leisure needs of the clients. The clients will develop skills that will allow them to display appropriate behaviors for daily living skills and community involvement. A Therapeutic Recreation intern would assist the recreational therapist in recreational and leisure activities provided to our children, as well as have the opportunity to observe assessments and the documentation process of groups. WORK HOURS: May vary with recreational therapy event schedule. POSITION DUTIES:
Oversees activities with small and larger group of students, helping maintain structure and organization. Works one on one with a student who may need additional help. Reports observations regarding the child’s skills, behavior and other pertinent information to the recreational therapist or psychoeducators. Serves as a role model for the children by encouraging and reinforcing appropriate behavior and discouraging destructive behaviors through the use of the Behavior Treatment System. Teach children to assume responsibility for their own behaviors as they learn to recognize their need for alternative, more effective and appropriate ways of expressing themselves. Attend and participate in training as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Junior or Senior in undergraduate related major. Recreational Therapy students strongly preferred. Patience to work with emotionally disabled children. Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Ability to carry out duties without continual close supervision.
Role description last updated: July 2015.
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INTERN APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Read this really great and interesting packet.
Submitted application, with email and day-time phone number for reference contacts.
Submitted my resume or CV.
Got confirmation that application was received.
Notified reference contacts that they will be receiving a request for a reference for you from us.
Scheduled interview (usually after references returned).
Attended interview.
CPS form notarized and submitted to Volunteer Services.
Verified Volunteers background check initiated (after interview).
Photo ID shown to Volunteer Services.
Health Questionnaire or PPD tuberculosis test results sent to Volunteer Services before starting placement (see p. 6).
Fingerprinting done, if applicable (see p.6).
Sent RSVP for Pre-Service Training (if accepting offered placement) and other training.
Please contact with any questions: Mikael Kristiansen, Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected] 667-600-3039 Thank you! This packet can be found online at: http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/fsvolunteers/pdfs/ fsvolunteer-undergraduate.pdf 13
