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Office of Field Education, School University of Pittsburgh of Social Work, Directory of Field Placement Organizations October 2004 Update This list is not all inconclusive. It represents many agencies and organizations that have provided information as well as those routinely used for field placements. Students are not to negotiate arrangements for their own field placement unless they have fully discussed this matter with professional staff in the Office of Field Education and have received formal approval to do so. The first step in obtaining a field placement is to complete the Request for Field Placement Form, to prepare a resume´ and to schedule an appointment to meet with a field advisor. THIS LIST IS NOT TO BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE OFFICE OF FIELD EDUCATION AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE THAN TO PLACE STUDENTS. ii Introduction The field placement settings listed offer a “Foundation” experience for graduate social work students. Please refer to the field learning objectives for a “foundation” field placement in your information packet or in the Student Handbook section on “Field Education.” You can also check field placement information on line at www.pitt.edu/~pittssw/ . Students are not permitted to negotiate or otherwise make arrangements for a field placement on their own. This is a violation of school policy. Students must submit the required materials to request a field placement to the Office of Field Education. A field advisor works individually with each student to plan for and arrange an appropriate field placement. Students must be registered for field placement in the term in which they are completing field placement. They must also have paid a malpractice premium at the Recorder’s Office before they can begin field placement. Contents Introduction…………….…………….…………………………..ii Index of Agencies……………………………………………… iii Agencies by Fields of Practice ………………………………. vi Directory Listings ……………………………………………… 1 iii Index of Agencies Action Housing Addison Behavioral Care Adelphoi Village Aliquippa Alliance for Unity and Development Allegheny Children’s Initiative Allegheny County, Children, Youth, and Family Services Alle-Kiske HOPE Center, Inc. Alma Illery Medical Center Alzheimer Disease Research Center Alzheimer Outreach Center Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter American Red Cross Assisted Living Residence at Weinberg Village Bidwell Manchester Training Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, Inc. Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA Bradley Center, The Butler County Human Services Butler Hospital Campfire USA Center for Family Excellence Center for Victims of Violent Crime Challenges: Options in Aging Chartiers Manor House Chartiers Mental Health /Mental Retardation Center, Inc. Children’s Advocacy Center Children’s Hospital Community Care Behavioral Health Community Human Services Competitive Employment Opportunities Cornell Abraxas, Center for Adolescent Females Crisis Center North Diversified Human Services Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. Emmaus Community/Pgh. Inc Family Services, East Liberty Family Services of Western PA Focus on Renewal Garfield Jubilee Association Gateway Rehabilitation Center Glade Run Lutheran Youth and Family Services Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh Greenbriar Treatment Center Gwen’s Girls HEARTH Heritage Valley Health System Hill House Association Holy Family Institute Housing Opportunities Unlimited Hosanna House Inc HSAO Human Services Center Human Services Center Corporation Hunger Services Network Irene Stacey MH/MR Jeanette Hospital Jewish Association on Aging 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 iv Jewish Community of Greater Pittsburgh KidsVoice Latrobe Area Hospital – Community Mental Health Latrobe Area Hospital-Social Work Department Lemington Center Lemington Community Services LifeCare Hospital of Pittsburgh Lifespan Lydia’ Place Mars Home for Youth Mayview Mercy Behavioral Health Mercy Hospital Methodist Union Social Agencies Miryam’s Mon-Yough Community Services Neighborhood Centers Association Northside Common Ministries Odyssey Health Care Parent and Child Guidance Center of Family Links Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery (POWER) Peoples Oakland Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF) Program for Female Offenders. Inc. Project STAR / The Children’s Institute Pyramid Healthcare Pyramid Healthcare, Intensive Outpatient Program Renewal, Inc Roselia Center, The Salvation Army Sarah Heinz House Second Chance Inc., A Sharp Visions, Inc. South Hill Health System-Jefferson Hospital Sojourner House St. Clair Hospital Staunton Clinic SWPAPC Tadisco, Inc. Three Rivers Adoption Council Three Rivers Family Hospice Three Rivers Youth Thomas Merton Center United Cerebral Palsy University of Pittsburgh, Generations Together University of Pittsburgh Student Health Service University of Pittsburgh, UCCDP UPMC, Beaver Valley UPMC, Braddock UPMC, Mathida Theiss Medical Center UPMC, McKeesport Hospital UPMC, Passavant Hospital UPMC, Presbyterian UPMC, Presbyterian Senior Care UPMC, Shadyside Hospital UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-Adolescent Partial 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 v UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic - Anxiety and OCD Program UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic - John Merck Child/Adolescent Outpatient UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic – Safe Program UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-WPIC/Special Services Unit UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-Eating Disorders Ursuline Services Vintage, Inc. Voice Washington Communities MH/MR Washington Hospital Waston Institue Wesley Highland Services Wesley Acute Partial Program Wesley Institute Westmoreland County, Area Agency on Aging Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau West Penn Allegheny Wilkinsburg Community Ministries Womanspace East, Inc. Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Center of Beaver County Youth Enrichment Services 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 vi Index of Agencies by Fields of Practice This directory of field placement agencies is arranged in alphabetical order. However, to assist students in identifying agencies representing their areas of interest, the agencies are also listed by fields of practice. The fields of practice are: Aging / Gerontological Social Work, Alcohol, Drug or Substance Abuse, Child Welfare, Community Planning, Corrections / Criminal Justice, Family Services, Health, Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Rehabilitation, Women's Services, and Other. Many agencies may be listed in more than one field of practice. There are also agencies that have field placements available, but for a range of reasons they may not be listed in this Directory. It is impossible to keep information up-to date! This Directory should be a stepping stone to engage in discussion with the field advisor from the Office of Field Education in the School of Social Work who is responsible for planning for your field placement. Aging / Gerontological Social Work Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging Alzheimer Outreach Research Center Alzheimer's Association Assisted Living Residence at Weinberg Village Diversified Human Services Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. Generations Together HRC Manor Care Health Jeannette Hospital Jewish Association on Aging Jewish Association on Aging, Riverview Center for Seniors Lemington Center Lemington Community Services LifeSpan Neighborhood Centers Association University of Pittsburgh, Generations Together UPMC, Presbyterian Senior Care Ursuline Center, Inc. Vintage, Inc. Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Alcohol, Drug or Substance Abuse Addison Behavioral Care Butler Hospital Greenbrier Treatment Center Mon-Yough Community Services POWER - PA Organization for Women in Early Recovery Program for Female Offenders Pyramid Healthcare Salvation Army, Public Inebriate Program Sojourner House Tadisco, Inc. vii Child Welfare A Second Chance Addison Behavioral Care Adelphoi Village, Inc. Allegheny Children’s Initiative Allegheny County Children, Youth, and Families Services Big Brothers and Big Sisters Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA Bradley Center, The Center for Family Excellence Children’s Advocacy Center Family Links Glade Run Lutheran Youth and Family Services Hill House Association Holy Family Institute Mars Home for Youth Neighborhood Centers Association Family Links Project STAR/ The Children’s Institute Roselia Center of Catholic Charities Three Rivers Youth Wesley Institute, Inc. Wesley Highland Services Westmoreland County Children's Bureau Youth Enrichment Services Community Planning / Development Aliquippa Alliance for Unity and Development Butler County Human Services Community Human Services Competitive Employment Opportunities Focus on Renewal Family Services of Western PA Garfield Jubilee Association Hill House Association Human Services Center Corporation Hunger Services Network Jewish Community Center Mon-Yough Community Services Northside Common Ministries Thomas Merton Center Wilkinsburg Community Ministries Corrections/Criminal Justice Center for Victims of Violent Crimes Cornell-Abraxas Center for Adolescent Females Lydia’s Place Program for Female Offenders Renewal, Inc viii Family Services American Red Cross CampFire USA Center for Victims of Violent Crimes Community Human Services Family Services, East Liberty Family Services of Western PA Focus on Renewal Glade Run Lutheran Youth and Family Services Holy Family Institute Jewish Community Center Neighborhood Centers Association Parent and Child Guidance Center of Family Links Project STAR / The Children’s Institute Roselia Center of Catholic Charities Wesley Highland Services Wesley Institute, Inc. General Welfare Bidwell Manchester Training Hill House Association Hosanna House Inc Human Services Center Hunger Services Network Methodist Union Social Agencies Mon Valley Initiative Northside Common Ministries Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations Salvation Army Health Alma Illery Medical Center Alzheimer Disease Research Center Alzheimer Outreach Center Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter Butler Hospital Children’s Hospital Community Care Behavioral Health Family Services of Western PA Focus on Renewal Gateway Health Plan Gateway Rehabilitation Center Heritage Valley Health System, Sewickley Valley Hospital Jeannette Hospital Latrobe Area Hospital-Social Work Department Lemington Center LifeCare Hospital of Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital Mon-Yough Community Services Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force ix South Hills Health System-Jefferson Hospital University of Pittsburgh Student Health Service UPMC, Beaver Valley UPMC, Braddock Medical Center UPMC, Presbyterian UPMC, Mathilda Theiss Medical Center UPMC, McKeesport Hospital UPMC, Passavant Hospital UPMC, Shadyside Hospital Washington Hospital West Penn Allegheny System Mental Health Chartiers MH/MR Center, Inc. Crisis Center North Diversified Human Services Family Services of WPA, Allegheny Valley MH/MR Irene Stacey MH/MR Latrobe Area Hospital-Community Mental Health Mercy Behavioral Health Peoples' Oakland Sewickley Valley Hospital, Staunton Clinic UPMC-Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Washington Communities MH/MR Wesley Acute Partial Whale's Tale of Family Links Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Allegheny East MH/MR Chartiers MH / MR Center, Inc. Easter Seals Goodwill Industries, Inc. Irene Stacey MH / MR Sharp Vision, Inc. United Cerebral Palsy Watson Institute Rehabilitation Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh Peoples' Oakland United Cerebral Palsy Women's Services Alle-Kiske HOPE Center, Inc. Center for Victims of Violent Crimes Crisis Center North POWER - PA Organization for Women in Early Recovery Program for Female Offenders, Inc. Sojourner House x Womanspace East, Inc. Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Women’s Center of Beaver County 1 Action Housing Inc. 817 E. Pittsburgh Plaza East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 http://www.actionhousing.org Addison Behavioral Care 5937 Broad Street Mall Suites 226 & 227 Pittsburgh, PA 15206 http://www.abcpgh.org Adelphoi Village 1003 Village Way Latrobe, PA 15650 http://www.adelphiovillage.org Aliquippa Alliance for Unity and Development 524 Franklin Ave. Aliquippa, PA 15001 http://www.aaud.org Housing development organization that attempts to improve conditions for low income people in a variety of communities. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: advocacy, case management, community assessment/planning, and outreach efforts. For the Generalist/Foudnation student: advocacy, crisis intervention, group work and case management. For the COSA student: grassroots organizing/consumer-community advocacy, coalition/team building, human resources and program/service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed for community outreach. This is a non-profit substance abuse agency that offers Student Assistant Programs, Family Empowerment Programs, in-home services, outpatient treatment, and respite care. Learning opportunites for the Generalist student include: education and prevention, advocacy, case management, outreach efforts, and behavior modification. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, in-home intervention, family therapy, behavior modification, group work, case management, and counseling. For COSA students, an administration experience is avaliable. A car would be helpful for home visits. The agency is accessible by bus. Act 33/34 clearances required. A series of group homes for helping boys (ages 13 - 18) with problem backgrounds. It is considered a total rehabilitation program that offers family treatment as well as collaboration with schools and others that may be involved with the residents. Field placements are also available for foster care, family counseling, day -treatment, and supervised apartments. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education /prevention, case management, and behavior modification. For the Direct Practice student: a variety of counseling programs and case management. For the COSA student: opportunities in human resource management. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed for community outreach. Supervision is available on week-ends and evenings. An innovative community organization formed in 1984 to work for the survival and recovery of a hard hit mill town where 10,000 jobs have been lost. Major activities include a one-stop human service center, incubator for new small businesses, a community development corporation, training and community education programs for youth and adults, planning and bricks and mortar development and a community arts program, including a major site specific contemporary arts event. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education / prevention, advocacy, community assessment / planning and outreach efforts. For the COSA student: board development/governance, foundation work, grassroots organizing, coalition/team building, fundraising, human resources, organizational development, community planning/economic development, grant /proposal development and program/service evaluation. A car is needed for community outreach. 2 Allegheny Children's Initiative, Inc. 24 S. 18th Street, 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1726 This is a community-based program that provides services to children and families as an alternative to institutionalization with a managed behavioral health focus. Field placement opportunities are available with the in-home case management for children with psychiatric and behavioral issues. Services are also offered to children who are dealing with multiple systems. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, brokering/mediation, education/prevention, advocacy, intensive case management, evaluating services/programs, behavior modification, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, school social work, discharge planning, case management, group work and psychotherapy/counseling. For the COSA student: board and foundation work, grassroots organizing, mediation, public analysis, coalition building, human resources, organizational public relations, community planning grant/proposal development, and program evaluation. Administrative placements for the COSA students also available. ACT 33/34 and Medical Screening for TB is required. A car is needed for community outreach. Supervision is available during evenings and week-ends. Most hours of placements are done during these hours. Allegheny County, Children, Youth, & Family Services 400 Lexington Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Child protection service to children at risk of maltreatment by their caretakers; includes in-home services, out-of-home protective custody, and permanency planning services. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: advocacy, administrative, education/prevention advocacy, case management, evaluating service/programs, behavior modification, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice students: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, in home intervention, behavior modification, and case management. For the COSA student: grass roots organizing, public/social policy analysis, coalition / team building, public relations/ marketing, and program/service evaluation. Act 33/34 clearances required. Evening hours available. A car may be needed for home visitation. www.county.allegheny.pa.us Alle-Kiski Hope Center, Inc. P.O. Box 67 Tarentum, PA 15084 http://www.akhopecenter.org Alma Illery Medical Center 7227 Hamilton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208 This Center provides a hot-line and a shelter for victims of domestic abuse. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, advocacy (individual and systems), case management, evaluating services/programs, community assessment /planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, group work and empowerment counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances required. A car is needed for community outreach. Some supervised evening and week-end hours. A community-based health center that provides a variety of health and social services. There is also a Teen HIV Prevention Program that provides education to community groups. Learning opportunities for Generalist students include: education / prevention, advocacy, case management, outreach efforts , training in maternal/child health and community health / public health issues. ACT 33/34 clearances required. A car is preferred for home visits. 3 Alzheimer Disease Research Center UPMC-Montefiore Hospital 200 Lothrop St. Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582 http://www.ardc.pitt.edu Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pittsburgh 1323 Forbes Ave. Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4725 http://www.alzpa.org This program provides services related to Alzheimer Disease for a wide range of clients. Students may choose form support groups, psychosocial assessments, information and referral, newsletter, public speaking, or research activities. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, case management and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: family diagnostic conference, geriatric social work, case management, group work, and psychotherapy/counseling. A car is preferred for community outreach. Founded in 1988, the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves to assist family caregivers with the telephone Help Line, caregiver training classes, conferences, workshops, and monthly support groups. Also provided is staff training to hospitals, nursing homes, adult day care centers, in-home agencies, et. Short term care management is provided over the telephone or in the caregiver’s home. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case management. A car is helpful for home visits. Alzheimer's Outreach Center 1835 Center Ave. Suite 230 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 This program is the community satellite program for the Alzheimer Disease Research Center at the UPMC and provides clinical, educational and referral services to individuals and families. This placement has several opportunities with working with outreach in a low income neighborhood with primarily a minority population. A clinic is available for clients where social workers provide psychosocial assessments with a multidisciplinary team approach. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, advocacy, case management and community assessment. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, geriatric social work, and case management. For the COSA student: grass roots organizing/consumer-community advocacy, mediation, community planning and program / service evaluation. A car is helpful for community outreach. Limited supervised evening and week-ends hours are available. American Red Cross Southwestern PA Chapter 225 Blvd. Of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15230 A nationally known social service agency concerned with Emergency Services and Disaster Relief. There are 14 independent chapters in the ten-county Pittsburgh region. Disaster Services Program provides relief assistance to victims of disaster both locally and nationally. The Armed Forces Program deals with military members and their families who reside in the Pittsburgh area. The International Social Services Program deals with assisting victims of worn torn nations and helps to reunite Holocaust survivors. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, brokering/mediation, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services/programs, community assessment/planning, and outreach efforts. CPR and First Aid training required. A car is required for community outreach. Evening, week-end, on-call availability may be necessary. 4 Assisted Living Residence at Weinberg Village 300 JHF Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15217 This is a multi-component facility that addresses the needs of older adults. Field placement in the Social Service Department would involve the development and use of problem-solving skills with individuals, families and groups. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative work, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services/programs, behavior modification, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family support, in-home intervention, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work, case management, and group work. Supervised evening and week-ends are available. Bidwell Manchester Training 1815 Metropolitan St. Pittsburgh, PA 15233-2233 Established in 1968, Bidwell Training Center has attracted national recognition for its innovative and career-oriented training programs, featuring strong partnerships with leading Pittsburgh corporations, agencies, and organizations. Opportunities for mature social work students include case management, counseling, and program planning and development. This is a prevention-oriented service of one-to-one adult friendship, guidance, and companionship to youngsters from single parent families and other children identified as at risk. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case management and outreach efforts. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed for community outreach. A supervised evening and weekend placement is available. www.bidwell-training.org Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, Inc. 5989 Penn Circle South Pittsburgh, PA 15206 http://www.bbbspgh.org Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA 5432 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 http://www.bgcwpa.org Bradley Center, The 3710 Saxonburg Road Pittsburgh, PA 15238 http://www.thebradleycenter.org Counseling, referral, educational guidance, work training, tutoring, vocational guidance, and youth employment are services that this organization provides to help youngsters to plan, set goals, and lead members into resolving problems, and provide opportunities to develop basic skills for education and work. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education / prevention and case management. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A supervised field placement with some evening and weekend hours may be available. Behavioral Health (Residential and therapeutic, foster care services for children who have been diagnosed as having some type of mental health or learning disability) focus. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education / prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating service/programs, behavior modification, community assessment/planning and outreach. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, school social work, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, psychiatric social work, case management, group work, and psychotherapy/counseling. For the COSA student: foundation work, grassroots organizing/consumercommunity advocacy, fundraising/financial management, human resources, organizational development, public relations/marketing, grant/proposal development. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Medical Screening with TB screening is required. A car is needed for home visits and for community outreach. Supervision on weekends and evenings available. 5 Bulter County Human Services P.O. Box 1208 Butler, PA 16003 Butler Memorial Hospital 911 E. Brady St. Butler, PA 16001 www.butlerheathsystem.org CampFire USA 5432 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201 www.campfireusa.org Center for Victims of Violent Crime 900 5th Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219-4737 This is a macro field placement under the administrative auspices of Butler County Human Services. Opportunities cut across many programs depending on the student's interests and the agency's project availability. Students have opportunities to be engaged in program planning and implemenentation, grant and proposal writing and program evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car may be needed to travel to various cites. This is a community hospital which has placement opportunities in the Case Management Department and in the Recovery Unit (psychiatric and drug and alcohol). Learning opportunities for the Generalist and Direct Practice student include: case management, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, and psychiatric social work. Focus is on problem-solving and Direct Practice skills. Medical screening is required prior to placement. Formerly part of Boys and Girls Club, Camp Fire USA is now an individual organization that focuses on family-centered youth development through outreach programs in the community. Opportunities for COSA students include program planning and development, outreach, organizing, and grant and proposal development. This organization provides comprehensive services to all victims of violent crime, including rape, incest, assault and homicide. Particular focus on crisis intervention, advocacy and case management skills and violence prevention programs. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education/prevention, advocacy, case management, and outreach efforts. For the COSA student: foundation work, grassroots organizing, program/service evaluation, and curriculum development. ACT 33/34 clearances required. A car is preferred for community outreach. Challenges: Options in Aging 2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA 16105 Options in Aging provides services for elder adults in Lawrence County. They provide information and referrals, run sernior centers, provide in home community service as well as ensuring that seniors have protective services and assure that staff help maintain and maximize the abilities of the consumers. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include care management, in home services and senior centers. Chartiers Manor House 700 Carothers Avenue Carnegie, PA 15106 This agency is a sub-division of Chartiers Mental Health and Mental Retardation. This is a residential facility. Learning opportunies for the Generalist include: evaluating services and programs, behavior modification, documentation, and treatment planning; for the Direct Practice student: behavior modification, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work, case and care management, group work, and psychotherapy/counseling. Act 33/34 Clearances are required. Supervision during the weekends available. 6 Chartiers Mental Health / Mental Retardation Center, Inc. 437 Railroad Street Bridgeville, PA 15017 Comprehensive mental health and mental retardation program that provides services to twenty-one communities in the South Hills. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education/prevention, advocacy, and case management. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, family therapy, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work, case management, group work, and psychotherapy / counseling. For the COSA student: board development / governance, public / social policy, human resources / volunteer recruitment development, public relations/marketing, community planning /economic development and program/service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Physical required only for Manor House. Children's Advocacy Center 1001 E. Washington Street New Castle, PA 16101 A children's advocacy agency that co-ordinates with other child protective agencies and provides therapy for abused and neglected children and their families. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education and prevention, advocacy, case management, and behavior modification. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include: family therapy, in-home intervention, school social work, and group work. Act 33/34 clearances required. A car would be helpful for home visits. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 3705 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 A regional and urban teaching hospital with a special focus on comprehensive health services to children. Field placement opportunities which focus on problem-solving and interpersonal skills exist in the Clinical Social Work Department. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education/prevention and case management. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, family therapy, discharge planning/Medical social work, case management, and psychotherapy/counseling. ACT33/34 clearances are required. Medical screening is needed before beginning placement. Community Cares Behavioral Health 112 Washington Place Chatham One Suite 610 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 This is a managed care initiative in which Allegheny County MH/MR, and WPIC are partners under HealthChoices. Learning opportunities for Generalist and Direct Practice students include: risk assessment and case management with a network of regional providers and consumers; for the COSA student: organization / advocacy, education and training, outreach efforts, financial management, grant and proposal writing, and program evaluation and planning. Community Human Services 374 Lawn Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 A neighborhood corporation in Oakland which provides comprehensive human services including nutritional, residential, homemaker, and youth programs, outreach, and homeless services. Placement opportunities concentrate on problem-solving skills with individuals, families, and communities. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case management, community assessment/planning, and outreach efforts; for the COSA student: grass roots organizing/advocacy, coalition/team building, human resources, community planning and program evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. 7 Competitive Employment Opportunities 5231 Penn Avenue Suite 300 Champion Commons Building Pittsburgh, PA 15224 This agency provides job development and supports on-the-job training and follow up services for individuals with psychiatric and physical incognitive disabilities. CEO places these individuals in competitive positions with employers from the Allegheny County area. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case and care management, evaluating services and programs, behavior modification, and outreach efforts. Act 33/34 Clearances are required. A car is necessary for community outreach. Supervision during evenings and weekends available. Cornell Abraxas Center for Adolescent Females 437 Turrett St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Long-term residential program for delinquent/dependent adolescent females with multiple problems: substance use and mental health disorders, legal problems, family/relationship problems and educational/vocational deficits. Focus is on holistic approach to treatment. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention , case management, behavior modification, substance abuse treatment, and women’s issues counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances and Medical screening are required. Supervision is available on evenings and week-ends. Crisis Center North PO Box 101093 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 This is a domestic violence counseling program which offers 24-hour crisis hotline, legal and Medical advocacy, individual and support group counseling, information and referral, safe home network, and career development. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services, and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, group work, and psychotherapy/counseling; for the COSA student: human resources, public relations / marketing, grant proposal development, and program / service evaluation. Act 33/34 clearances and Medical screening are required. 40 hr. abuse training needed. Diversified Human Services Eastgate #8 Monessen, PA 15016 Diversified Human Services, Inc. operates three major program divisions. The Mental Health/Mental Retardation division provides comprehensive services to Mon Valley residents in order to assist in maximizing their potential for productive lives. The Child Care Division provides educational and supportive services to families. The Services to the Aging Division provides Senior Center and Nutrition Services, Elder Care, and many in-home supports to Mon Valley residents. This is a learning opportunity for Generalist and Direct Practice students in a community mental health center. http://www.sphs.org Easter Seal Society of Western PA* 632 Fort Duquesne Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15222 This non-profit organization has an early intervention program, an approved private school and adult rehabilitation services. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, and behavior modification; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, in-home intervention, school social work, behavior modification, and case management; for the COSA student: coalition/team building, fundraising/financial management, and grant/proposal development. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Medical screening needed. A car is very helpful home visits. 8 Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc. 901 West St. Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 http://www.eaas.net This is a subcontractor of the Allegheny County Dept. of Aging. EAAS administers a wide variety of services to senior citizens. Field placement would involve problem-solving skills with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, case management, evaluating services/programs and outreach efforts, in-home intervention and geriatric social work. For the COSA student: human resources, organizational development, public relations/marketing, and program/service evaluation. Act 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed for home visits. Emmaus Community/Pgh. Inc. 2821 Sarah Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 This agency is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of persons with developmental disabilites and mental retardation. Learning opportunies for the Generalist include: education and prevention, advocacy, care and care management, outreach efforts, and in-home help; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, in-home intervention, and case and care management; for the COSA student: grassroots organization/consumer-community advocacy, fundraising and financial management, human resources and volunteer recruitment, organizational development, public relations and marketing, grant and proposal development, and program and service evaluation. Act 33/34 Clearances are required. A car is necessary for Direct Practice Only for home visits. A physical within 12 months of start date are required for Direct Practice only. Family Services, East Liberty 6401 Penn Avenue, 2nd Fl. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 This is a branch of Family Services of WPA located in East Liberty across from Reizenstein School. There are a range of services provided to Allegheny County Family Support Centers including life skills education. Students may have interest in the Families Outside Program which serves inmates of the Commonwealth's prisons and their families. A new "Virtual Visitation" project is about to be unveiled. Ways to Work helps families maintain economic stability by providing loans to cover job related expenses or transportation needs. Family loans provide low interest loans for basic household needs. Foster care services are also provided and students can do child assessments, participate in home visits, monitor supervised visits. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. This family-oriented agency provides a broad range of services including outpatient counseling for individual, couples and groups; case management and intensive case management; school-based counseling services and consultation and education services to schools. Learning opportunities for the Generalist, Direct Practice or COSA students. Placement opportunities are also available in the Foster Care Component. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed if placement is in foster care for home visits. Some evening and weekend hours available Family Services of Western PA 3230 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238 http://www.fswp.org/ 9 Focus on Renewal 701 Chartiers Ave. McKees Rocks, PA 15136 http://www.pitt.edu/~uclid/Forsto-htm Garfield Jubilee Association 5138 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 www.garfieldjubilee.org Gateway Rehabilitation Center R.D.#2-Moffett Run Road Aliquippa, PA 15001 http://www.gatewayrehab.org This multipurpose community agency offers many direct services to residents, including a Parental Skills Program and a Health Care Center. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, brokering/mediation, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, behavior modification, community assessment & planning, outreach and parent group leadership; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, school social work, behavior modification and group work; for the COSA student: grass roots organizing/ advocacy and coalition/team building. ACT 33/34 clearances are required A car is needed for the parenting program for community outreach. Through comprehensive housing and community support programs, the friends and neighbors of GJA are becoming part of a network of people who are connected with each other and who are working to assure community and neighborhood stability throughout the area. There is a wide range of programs and services provided to residents of the area. For additional information, see the website. Opportunities are for Foundation /Generalist and COSA students. An adult and adolescent drug /alcohol rehabilitation outpatient program. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, case management, evaluating services, behavior modification and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, family therapy, limited school social work, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, case management, EAP counseling, group work and psychotherapy/counseling; for COSA students: foundation work and fundraising opportunities. ACT 33/34 clearances are needed. All sites have some supervised evening hours. Placement sites available in McMurray, Greensburg, Monroeville, Braddock, Cranberry and Greentree. Glade Run Lutheran Youth and Family Services P.O. Box 70 Beaver Road Zelienople, PA 16063 This organization offers field placement possibilities for the Generalist and Direct Practice students in the school based partial hospitalization program, serving clients between ages 14-21, however may waiver in younger clients. Offers programs in children’s mental health and child welfare services administration. ACT 33/34 clearances and Medical screening required. Good Grief Center 510 Tenth St Munhall, PA 15120 his is a private non-profit agency that is a resource center for bereaved individuals. Students will engage in supportive listening with clients and provide referrals. Learning opprotunities for the Generalist student (1st year) include: adminisrative duties, education/prevention, evaluating services, peer support, and outreach efforts. For the COSA student(no stipend available): grassroots organizing, social policy analysis, public relations, grant proposal, fundraising, and organizational development. This organization provides vocational, rehabilitation and training services to persons with special needs and emergency food / furniture to the economically disadvantaged. This agency is very large with several diverse learning opportunities for Generalist, Direct Practice and COSA students. Medical screening and Act 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed for community outreach. Some evening and week-end hours are available. http://www.ggconline.org Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh 2600 East Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 http://www.goodwillpitt.org 10 Greenbriar Treatment Center Twin Towers, Suite 365 4955 Steubenville Pike Pittsburgh, PA 15205 http://www.greenbriar.net Gwen's Girls c/o Hill House Associates 7230McPherson Blvd Lexington Technology Park Pittsburgh, Pa 15208 http://www.gwensgirls.org HEARTH 4540 Perrysville Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15229 www.hearth-bp.org Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Valley Hospital 720 Blackburn Road Sewickley, PA 15143 An adult and adolescent drug /alcohol rehabilitation outpatient program. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, case management, evaluating services, behavior modification and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, family therapy, limited school social work, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, case management, group work and psychotherapy/counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances are needed. All sites have some evening hours, but no supervised Saturday or Sunday hours except at the Washington location. The Washington site offers detoxification, inpatient, and dual-diagnosis programs in addition to the outpatient programs. Gwen's Girls is a preventative service that serves females only. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include administrative duties, brokering/mediation, education and prevention, advocacy, case/care management, evaluating services/programs, behavior modification, community assessment and planning and outreach efforts. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, school social work, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, case/care management and group work. Learning opportunities that exist for the COSA student include: board development/governance, grassroots organizing/consumercommunity advocacy, coalition/team building, fundraising/financial management, human resources/volunteer recruitment development, organizational development, public relations/marketing, grant and poropsal development and porgram/service evaluation. Act 33/34 clearances are required. A car and car insurance are required. Benedictine Place exists to serve and empower women who have dependent children, who are in need of transitional housing as a result of homelessness and who are committed to work toward selfsufficiency. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include administrative duties, advocacy, case/care management, evalutating services/programs, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include crisis intervention, family therapy, case/care management and counseling. Administrative placement fo the COSA student also available. Learning opportunities include fundraising/financial management, human resources/volunteer recruitment development, public relations/marketing, grant and proposal development and program/service evaluation. Some supervised evening hours are available. Computers used for reports. Safety training provided. Act 33/34 clearances are required. This is a suburban hospital that offers a field placement in the Department of Case Management Services. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include; administrative, case management and community assessment/planning. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include; crisis intervention,in-home intervention, discharge planning, Medical social work, geriatric social work and case management. Medical screening and Act 33/34 clearances are required. 11 Hill House Association 1835 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 A neighborhood organization which provides a wide range of services to residents. Field placement opportunities vary and are available for Generalist and COSA students. Act 33/34 clearances are required. A car is helpful for community outreach. www.hillhouse.ckp.edu/www/index.html Holy Family Institute 8235 Ohio River Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15202 http://www.hfi-pgh.org Hosanna House Inc. 807 Wallace Avenue Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 www.hosannahouse.org Housing Opportunities Unlimited 420 Burrows St Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Human Services Administration Organization (HSAO) 2801 Custer Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Human Services Center 130 W. North St. New Castle, PA 16101 This agency offers residential/in-home/school treatment programs for at-risk children and adolescents and their families. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning and solution-focused therapy. This agency is interested in joint MSW/M.Div. Students for Generalist and Direct Practice. An administrative placement for the COSA student is available. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A drug screen is also required. In some programs may be able to offer supervised evening and weekend hours. A car is preferred for home visits and for community outreach. Hosanna House, Inc. is a multi-purpose center which serves over 25,000 people a year. Located in Wilkinsburg, programs include early childhood development, youth recreation, tutoring and mentoring, youth and adult technology, training, fatherhood initiatives, pregnant and parenting support, workforce development, job placement, and permanent supportive housing. This is a field placement for COSA students who want to be engaged in program planning, program development, program evaluation, and outreach. HOU is an independently owned company that provides direct resident services in public and subsidized housing as well as consulting assistance to housing providers. This new site provides case management and tenant council services to the new and refurbished dwellings in Aliquippa and Robinson Terrace. Learning opportunities for the Foundation student include: education, prevention, case management, outreach efforts, crisis intervention and in-home intervention. Learning opportunities for the COSA student include: grassroots organizing/consumer-community advocacy, coalition/team building, fundraising/financial management, community planning/economic development and grant proposal writing. This agency in conjunction with the LIFE project, the RTF group, and Adult Forensic unit provides enhanced case management services to adolescent who are considered high risk. Learning opportunites for the Generalist student include: education and prevention, advocacy, case/care management, and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, in-home intervention, behavior modification, discharge planning, and case/care management. For the COSA student: coalition/team building, and program/service evaluation. Oppportunites exist for a Social Administration placement. Act 33/34 Clearances required. A car is needed for home visits and community outreach efforts. This is a comprehensive multi-site community mental health/mental retardation agency. A variety of learning opportunities exist for all levels of students. The learning opportunities for the Generalist student include; case management, assessment, outreach, group work, and behavior modification. Learning experiences for the Direct Practice student include; crisis intervention, family therapy, group work, individual and marital counseling. 12 Human Services Center Corporation 519 Penn Ave. Turtle Creek, PA 15145 http://www.hscc-mvpc.org/ Management of a human services "mall" housing over 15 agencies and programs serving over 20 of Mon Valley communities. Field placement opportunities include coordination of community outreach programs (Generalist), fundraising activities, community research and organization of human services providers through the Mon Valley Providers Council (community organization). Problem-solving skills can be applied with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. A team of interns in placement is integral to the programs. Working knowledge of Word –4-Windows and an understanding of the service area are essential. Learning opportunities for the Generalist include: administrative, brokering/mediation, education/prevention, advocacy, evaluating services/programs, community assessment /planning and outreach efforts. For the COSA student: public/social policy analysis, coalition/team building, fundraising financial management, organizational development, public relations/marketing, grant/proposal writing and program/service evaluation. ACT33 /34 clearances are required for certain programs. Flexible evening hours available for after school program only. A car is preferable for community outreach. Irene Stacy MH/MR 112 Hillvue Avenue Butler, PA 16001 A community mental health/mental retardation organization with nineteen different programs including partial hospitalization, transitional living, site-based psychiatric rehab, mobile psychiatric rehabilitation, and outpatient services for children and adults and seniors, in-home services for families and student assistance programs. New programs include "Mobile Meds” and Residential Services. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case management, behavior modification and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, behavior modification, discharge planning, psychiatric social work, case management, group work and psychotherapy/counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Supervision available some evenings and week-ends. Jeannette Memorial Hospital 600 Jefferson Ave Jeannette, PA A community hospital with a primary emphasis on working with a Geriatric population. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed to get to this site. Jewish Association on Aging 200 JHF Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15217 This association comprises multiple components within a long term care continuum, such as adult day service, nursing home, assisted living, community based care. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, advocacy, case management, and evaluating services/programs; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, geriatric social work, and case management; for the COSA student: coalition/team building, fundraising financial management, organizational development, public relations/marketing, grant/proposal development and program/service evaluation. Medical screening and ACT 33/34 clearances are required. http://www.jaapgh.org 13 Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh 5738 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 http://www.jccpgh.org KidsVoice 437 Grant Street, Suite#700 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 www.kidsvoice.org A neighborhood organization which offers a range of services to a diverse clientele. Field placement would concentrate on problemsolving skills and program development. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: evaluating services/programs, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts; for the COSA student: grassroots organizing, human resources, grant/proposal development and program/service evaluation.ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Some evening and week-end hours may be available. This agency is comprised of teams that advocate for dependent and deliquent children. Their emphasis is based on legal advocacy, but focused on the best interest of the child. An attorney and a CAS worker are teamed together to work with the kids. Referrals are from the court. The agency is transitioning to a multidisciplinary approach. Social work students can have a Generalist /Foundation experience utilizing assessment, problem-solving, and case management skills. Latrobe Area Hospital, Community Mental Health Center 121 W. Second Avenue Latrobe, PA 15650 This community mental health center is located in a hospital-setting. Field placements for the Generalist and Direct Practice student are available in the partial hospitalization program. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include case/care management, evaluating services/programs, behavior modification. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, behavior modification, case/care management and group work. Medical screening is required. Latrobe Area Hospital, Social Work Service Department 121 W. Second Avenue Latrobe, PA 15650 This community general hospital has field placement possibilities in the Social Work Service Department. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, brokering/mediation, education/prevention, advocacy, and case management; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, case management and EAP counseling. Flexible hours are available. Medical screening is required. Evening hours may be available. Lemington Center 1625 Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 A skilled and intermediate nursing facility. Long term geriatric focus. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: brokering/mediation, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services/programs, behavior modification, community assessment/planning; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family services, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric and case management. Medical Screening is required. 14 Lemington Community Services 1625 Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 A full service senior center with Day Program for fragile seniors providing education, exercise, nutrition and socialization. Learning opportunities in new outreach program conducting mental and physical assessments and providing care giver support. Learning opportunites for the Generalist student include: advocacy, case and care management, and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, case and care management, geriatric social work, and psychiatric social work; for the COSA student: coalition and team building, grassroots organizing and consumer-community advocacy, and public relations /marketing. Car would be helpful for community outreach. Act 34 Clearances are required. Medical Screening is required. LifeCare Hospital of Pittsburgh 225 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 A specialty hospital offering treatment to patients who need acute care for an extended period, including ventilator dependent patients. Other services include a Rehabilitation Unit and a Geriatric Psychiatric Unit. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: advocacy and case management. For the Direct Practice students: the same with the addition of psychiatric , geriatric, and Medical social work along with discharge planning. LifeSpan 314 E. Eigth Ave Homestead, PA 15120 A subcontractor of the Allegheny County Area of Aging. This community service provider offers a gerontology focused opportunity through the care management department and at 12 senior centers. The care management program involves home visits,case coordination and guardianship experiences. The senior centers offers social,educational,health oriented programming to well senior citizens. Development of problem solving,case management and some social administration skills available for MSW level students only. ACT 33/34 clearances required. A car is necessary for home visits. This agency provides counseling, parenting classes, and other services for women re-entering the community from prison and jail.There are foundation /generalist opportunities and opportunities for COSA students to do proposal and grant writing, fundraising, organizational development, and program evaluation. http://www.trfn.clpgh.org/lifespan Lydia’s Place 711 Penn Avenue Suite 706 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 http://www.lydiasplace.org Mars Home for Youth 521 Route 228 P.O. Box 867 Mars, PA 16046 Residential treatment services for boys and girls, foster care, alternative education and community based counseling and therapy services. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education and prevention, case management and behavior modification. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, school social work, group work and counseling. For the COSA student: evaluating programs and grant proposal development. Medical screening and Act 33/34 clearances required. Evenings and weekends available. Provides safety training. 15 Mayview State Hospital 1601 Mayview Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 Mental health treatment services from children to geriatrics, including a forensic unit, a unit for the deaf, a research unit for medications (in conjunction with WPIC) and bridge housing. Direct Practice placement possibilities are available in the Social Service Department, Child and Adolescent Unit, and Southwest Habilitation Center (for MR). An administrative placement for COSA is available in the Social Service Department. Mercy Behavioral Health 412 E. Commons Pittsburgh, PA 15213 and Suite 200-Birmingham Towers 21st and Wharton Streets Pittsburgh, PA 15203 A community mental health center providing mental health, mental retardation and alcohol and other drug services in a number of locations. Programs include treatment and rehabilitation services, residential services and case management. There are two partial hospitalization programs. There are three adult and three child/adolescent outpatient programs. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education and prevention, case/care management, and behavior modification. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include: crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work, group work, and psychotherapy / counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Administrative placements for the COSA student are available. Some supervised evening hours are available. http://www.mercybh.org Mercy Hospital 1400 Locust Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 This is a large urban teaching hospital. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education and prevention, advocacy, and case management in the medical surgical units, emergency department, and gerontology center. Medical screening is required. http://www.mercylink.org Methodist Union Social Agencies 131 East Ninth Ave Homestead, PA 15217 This neighborhood center assesses the need for and provides human and social services to individuals and families and promotes cooperation among organizations in the Steel Valley that seek to meet basic needs and to enhance the quality of life. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Generalist student(1st year). http://www.musal.org Miryam’s 1410 Fifth ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 This is a comprehensive mental health program for mentally ill homeless women and homeless women with special needs not served by other sheltering programs in Allegheny County. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: problem solving skills in the Day Shelter/Treatment Program, Residence Program or Community Support Aftercare Program. Possibility of evening and weekend hours. A car is preferred for community outreach. Mon-Yough Community Services 500 Walnut Street-1st Floor McKeesport, PA 15132 An outpatient community mental health center with a wide array of social, mental health, mental retardation, and chemical dependency services. Corrections program extends into Western Penitentiary and SCIP in Greensburg and is associated with the Ielase Forensic Institute. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education / prevention, utilization review, advocacy and behavior modification; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, behavior modification, group work and psychotherapy / counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. http://www.mycs.org 16 Neighborhood Centers Association 1439 N. Franklin St. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 A private non-profit neighborhood-based organization located on the North Side of Pittsburgh that offers services in the following areas: Family Preservation/Reunification (intensive in-home work with families in the Children and Youth Services System); case management, life skills training and counseling to low income dysfunctional families; various academic, socialization and recreational programs for youth; and a senior citizens program. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, case management, community assessment /planning and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: in-home intervention would be the focus. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Northside Common Ministries P.O. Box 99861 1601 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 This is a multi-purpose agency that provides a variety of services to the community including a food pantry and advocacy. The Pleasant Valley Shelter for the homeless men is among its services. A current focus is building a coalition among social service agencies on the Northside. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, advocacy, case management, and evaluating services/programs; for the COSA student: board development/governance, foundation work, grassroots organizing/consumer-community advocacy, fundraising/financial management, human resources/volunteer recruitment development, organizational development, public relations/marketing, grant /proposal development and program/service evaluation. Supervision during evenings and week-ends available. Odyssey Health Care Park West One-Suite 500 Cliffmine Road Pittsburgh, PA 15275 This is a national hospice agency, 2nd largest in the country that provides individuals who have been given a terminal diagnosis of six months or less with hospice care. Learning opportunities for the Generalist students will include all aspects of hospice care from interviews, orientation, and hands on experience. Learning opporunities for the Direct Practice student include: crisis intervention, family therapy, case and care management, psychotherapy/counseling, grief counseling and received an assigned caseload. A car is required. Medical Screening is required and paid for by the agency. Hepatitis B vaccinations provided at no cost. http://www.odyssey-healthcare.net Parent & Child Guidance of Family Links 2644 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216 http://www.familylinks.ws This organization provides counseling for socially and emotionally disturbed children and their families. A partial hospitalization program is available for disturbed children. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services / programs, behavior modification, community assessment / planning and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, school social work, behavior modification, psychiatric social work, case management and group work; for the COSA student: organizational development, public relations / marketing, and program / service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car is necessary for in home visits and for community outreach. Some evening hours are available. 17 Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery-POWER 7445 Church St. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 http://www.power-recovery.org This organization is a halfway house that provides treatment services for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. It includes individual, group and family therapy, drug and alcohol education and life skills development. New in 2000 is an intensive outpatient program at the downtown location. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case management. For the Direct Practice student: case management, group work, and psychotherapy/counseling. For the COSA student: board development, fundraising, organizing development, public relations/marketing and grant/proposal development. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Peoples Oakland 3433 Bates St. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 This community agency offers social and vocational rehabilitation programming to people recovering from severe mental illness. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: advocacy and case management. For the Direct Practice students: psychiatric rehabilitation. For COSA students: grassroots organizing/consumercommunity advocacy learning experience. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force 905 West St. 4th Flr Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Provides assesssment, referral and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Placement opportunitiess are availble in for the Generalist in case management, clients services, minority outreasch program and in administration. ACT33/34 clearances are required. http://www.patf.org Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations 414 Grant Street 908 City County Bldg. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 This agency accepts and investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. It also investigates situations which may have adverse affect on inter group community relations. This agency also develops and operates programs to improve race relations, police-community relations and violence reduction. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, brokering/mediation, education/prevention, advocacy, behavior modification, community assessment /planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, and behavior modification. For the COSA student: board development/governance, grassroots organizing/consumercommunity advocacy, mediation/negotiation, public/social policy analysis, coalition/team building, fundraising/financial management, human resources/volunteer recruitment development, organizational development, public relations/marketing, community planning/economic development, grant/proposal development, legislative aide/political strategist, and program/service evaluation. 18 Program for Female Offenders, Inc. 1835 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15217 The PROGRAM offers a holistic approach to people reintegrating into the community. Female Offenders get their second chance with there children. The PROGRAM is no longer exclusively for FEMALES. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education and prevention, advocacy; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, behavior modification, case/care management, family therapy, group work, psychotherapy/counseling, and drug/alcohol treatment; for the COSA student: community planning and economic development, United Way involvement, and networking with the community. ACT 33/34 Clearances required. Evening and weekend hours available. Project STAR/The Children’s Institute 6301 Northumberland Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Project STAR is a program of The Children’s Institute that provides a full range of permanency planning services for children with special needs. Placement Services include special needs adoption and foster care. The Intensive Family Support Services program provides birth family support services and respite. The Family Enrichment Services include a summer camp, post-legalization services, Medical and other required transportation, and the Parent’s with Disabilities project. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, advocacy and case management; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, in-home intervention and case management. ACT 33/34 clearances and Medical Screening are required. A car is preferred home visits. Pyramid Healthcare Birmingham Towers, Suite 321 2100 Wharton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 This agency offers a range of drug and alcohol services. The southside office houses the adult and adolescent partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services. Gibsonia has an adolescent drug and alcohol inpatient non-hospital rehabilitation facility. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: assessment, education and prevention, and group therapy. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include: assessment, individual and group therapy, education and prevention. Act 33/34 clearances required to work with adolescents. www.pyramidhealthcarepa.com Pyramid Healthcare Intensive Outpatient Program Birmingham Towers Suite 321 2100 Wharton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 www.pyramidhealthcarepa.com This practicum is an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment facility. They operate an Intensive Outpatient program for adolescents and for adults. Learning opportunties for the Generalist and Direct Practice student include: Education and prevention, case management, group therapy and assessments. Limited supervised evening hours are available. 19 Renewal, Inc. 339 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1977 http://www.renewalinc.com This is a multi-purpose agency that provides services for the criminal justice population. Renewal Inc. is a 200-bed forensic work release program offering care and case management and supportive services in efforts to reintegrate individuals back into community lifestyle. Renewal Treatment Inc. is a 24-bed licensed inpatient drug and alcohol treatment center focused on the criminal justice population. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case and care management in addition to exposure to the criminal justice population; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, behavior modification, discharge planning, case and care management, group work, psychotherapy/counseling, work release and home passes, and working with the justice system including appearing in court; for the COSA student: fundraising/financial management, organizational development, public/social policy analysis, organizational development, grant and proposal development, program and service evaluation, and professional networking. Act 33/34 Clearances are required. Medical screening is necessary. NCIC and FBI background checks will be performed. Students will receive payment for all attended trainings. Supervision during the evenings and weekends available. Roselia Center of Catholic Charities 624 Clyde St. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 This is a residential facility that does service planning, counseling, life skills education, GED education and tangible assistance with single pregnant females and single parents of both sexes. Learning opportunities available for the Generalist student. Act 33/34 clearances are required. Medical screening is also needed. A car is needed for community outreach. Salvation Army 424 Third Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 This is a social service organization that offers a variety of programs to disadvantaged populations. Among these include a Social Service Department (emergency services to families, prisoners, alcoholics and the homeless, an Adult Rehabilitation Center (a ninety day program for adult chemically dependent men) and a Public Inebriate Program (non-hospital detoxification program for chemically dependent men and women). This last program (PIP)also offers bridge housing, HIV Outreach & Intervention, a Drop-In Center and substance abuse counseling. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative work, education/prevention, case management, community assessment/planning, behavior modification and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, behavior modification, discharge planning, psychiatric social work, substance abuse counseling, case management, group work, psychotherapy/counseling; for the COSA student: human resources and program/service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Evening and week-end hours are available at the Public Inebriate Program. http://wwwwepasa.org 20 Sarah Heinz House One Heinz Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 www.sarahheinzhouse.org Second Chance, Inc., A 204 Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 http://www.asecondchance.com This is a neighborhood Boys and Girls Club that offers a number of macro opportunities especially with the new building and fundraising campaign. Students can also be involved in volunteer recruitment and outcome-based research. A Second Chance, Inc. is a private, community - based, not- forprofit Kinship foster care agency, committed to providing safe, secure and nurturing environments for children placed in Kinship foster care. Our primary goal is to promote family wellness and provide culturally responsive services through our holistic approach. This program has learning opportunities for Generalist students. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student is in the outpatient therapy program. ACT 33/34 clearances required. Medical screening needed. A car is needed for home visits and agency meetings. Some evening and weekend hours may be available. Sharp Vision, Inc. 1425 Forbes Avenue Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 A non-profit agency that provides support services for children with disabilities and their families. Also has an adult MR program and employment support for adult with MH or MR. Internship opportunities in children’s program for Generalist student include: education, prevention, advocacy, behavior modification and evaluating services. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include: crisis intervention, family therapy,and in-home intervention. For an Administrative placement for the COSA student include: fundraising, recruitment, organizational development, grant writing and program evaluation. Medical screening with TB test and Act 33/34 clearances required. A Car is necessary home visits. Sojourner House 5460 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 13206 Sojourner House is a six (6) month residential “women and children’s” program for substance abusing mothers (age 18 and up) and their children (up to age 12). Program provides individual counseling, life skills training, parenting education, NA/AA meetings and other supportive services. Infants and toddlers receive on site day care. Older children participate in after-school and weekend programs . Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, case management, program evaluation and group work; for the COSA student: grant and proposal development. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Car is necessary for community outreach. Some evening and week-end hours are available. http://www.pghpresbtery.org/missions/sojounerhouse South Hills Health System, Jefferson Hospital P.O. Box 18119 Coal Valley Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236-0119 This suburban health care organization offers placements in its Social Service Department in Jefferson Hospital and its Home Health Care component. Both placements focus on problem-solving and Direct Practice skills. Learning opportunities for the Generalist include: Medical social work and care management; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, discharge planning/ Medical social work, geriatric social work and case management. Medical screening is required. 21 St. Clair Hospital 1000 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15243 This is a community general hospital that also provides detoxification and psychiatric services. Social work practicums are available in Medical social work, transitional care and psychiatry. Field placement opportunities are available for the Generalist and Direct Practice students. Staunton Clinic 720 Blackburn Road Sewickley, PA 15143 A comprehensive community mental health system that offers a wide variety of field placement opportunities. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, advocacy, case management and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, behavior modification (cognitive / behavioral), psychiatric social work, group work, and psychotherapy/counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Medical screening is required. Liability insurance is needed. Some supervised evening hours may be available. Tadisco Inc. 1125 Beaver Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 This drug abuse and methadone maintenance program provides ambulatory detoxification, methadone maintenance and a drug-free day care program. Learning opportunities for the Generalist and Direct Practice students include: problem-solving and interpersonal skills. ACT 33/34 clearances required. Thomas Merton Center 5125 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 1524 This is an advocacy program. Appropriate for BASW, possibly Foundation, and COSA. http://www.thomasmertoncenter.org Three Rivers Adoption Council 307 Fourth Avenue, Suite 710 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 http://www.3riversadopt.org Three Rivers Family Hospice 3029 Jacks Run Rd. White Oak, PA 15131 This agency recruits families for adoptable children, assists in the adoptive placement and provides information and referral to birth parents considering adoptive placement of their babies. They also offer a full range of adoption services for persons interested in adopting African-American children. They have a crisis information, consultation, educational programming and in-home therapy program for foster and adoptive families who already have a child in placement. A variety of Generalist and Direct Practice opportunities are available. ACT 33/34 clearances required. A car is needed for home visits. Supervision during week-end and evening hours available. This program provides bereavement services to clients and their families. Learning opportunities for geriatric social work and counseling are available for the Generalist and Direct Practice students. Act 33/34 clearances are required. A car is required for community outreach. 22 Three Rivers Youth 2039 Termon Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 http://www.threeriversyouth.org United Cerebral Palsy 4638 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 http://www.ucppittsburgh.org University of Pittsburgh, Generations Together 121 University Place Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 http://www.gt.pitt.edu University of Pittsburgh, Student Health Service, Health Education Office 3708 Fifth Avenue Suite 500 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 http://www.pitt.edu This organization offers comprehensive services to high risk youth and to their families: group homes, residential teen parent program, intensive treatment and apartment living program. Focus of field placement is on problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, case management and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, family therapy, case management and group work. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Can usually provide evening and week-end hours. This organization provides independent living, rehabilitation, residential programs, supported employment, information and referral services for persons ( 16 years of age and older) with head injury or developmental disabilities. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, and case management; for the COSA student: board development / governance, foundation work, fundraising, human resources, organizational development, public relations / marketing and grant / proposal development. Act 33/34 clearances are required. As part of the University Center for Social and Urban Research, Generations Together is an intergenerational studies program that develops program models that bring together the young and the elderly to promote mutual understanding. Students may benefit from a GSA. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative work, education/prevention, evaluating services/programs, and outreach efforts ; for the COSA student: board development / governance, public / social policy analysis, fundraising / financial management, human resources, organizational development, public relations/marketing, grant/proposal development, and program/service evaluation. This university based field placement focuses on problem solving with students with health related problems. Specific programs that students are involved with include drug and alcohol awareness, stress management, sexual health, and health promotion. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, evaluating services/programs, community assessment / planning and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: group work and psychotherapy/counseling; for the COSA student: coalition / team building, public relations/marketing, grant/proposal development and program/service evaluation. 23 UPMC, Beaver 2500 Hospital Dr. Aliquippa, PA 15001 http://www.umpc.edu/beaver UPMC, Braddock 400 Holland Avenue Braddock, PA 15104 http://www.umpc.edu/braddock UPMC, Mathilda Theiss Medical Center 373 Burrows Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 http://www.upmc.edu/ UPMC, McKeesport Hospital 1500 Fifth Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132 http://www.upmc.edu/mckeesport This is an acute care hospital facility that provides services such as discharge planning, psychiatric-in-patient, drug and alcohol detoxification, pediatric, and emergency room services. Placement would be in the Social Service Department and would focus on the development of problem-solving, discharge planning and crisis intervention. There is also a 16 bed skilled nursing facility which would be a separate placement. Emphasis is on the admission process, plan of care for the resident and discharge planning. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, advocacy, and case management; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, and case management. Medical screening is required. This is a community hospital that is committed to assuring the availability of a full range of integrated quality physical and behavioral health care services to residents of the Monongahela and Turtle Creek Valley communities. Placements available in the Case Management Department and Behavioral Health and Progressive Care Center. Focus is on problem solving and Direct Practice skills. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice student include: crisis intervention, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work, case management and group work. For the Generalist student: case management. For the COSA student: gain skills in program / service evaluation and administrative. Medical screening is required. This center is a component of the UPMC Primary Medical care program with a social services component that includes problemsolving and outreach work with an indigent population. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, in-home intervention, case management, group work and completing psychosocial and mental health assessments. Medical screening and Act 33/34 clearances required. A community teaching hospital that offers field placement opportunities in both the Medical Social Work Department , Psychiatric Unit and Transitional Care. The hospital offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services to a primarily low income, unemployed and elderly population. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, case management and EAP counseling. For the COSA student: foundation work, grassroots organizing/consumer-community advocacy. Medical Screening and ACT 33/34 clearances. 24 UPMC, Passavant Hosptial 9100 Babcock Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 http://www.upmc.edu/passavant UPMC, Presbyterian 200 Lothrop Street Room D222 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 http://www.upmc.edu A community general hospital in the North Hills that offers several placement possibilities in the Social Service department. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education/prevention, advocacy and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student; advocacy, crisis intervention, discharge planning / Medical social work, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work, and psychotherapy/counseling. Some evening and weekend hours may be available. This is a large urban and regional academic Medical center which has many opportunities for field placements focusing on problemsolving and interpersonal skills. Placements are in the Medical Management division which provides social work services to Presbyterian University Hospital, Montefiore University Hospital, Eye and Ear Institute Pavilion, Falk Clinic and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case management in a Medical setting and community assessment as it relates to referrals for patients; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, discharge planning, geriatric social work, and case management. Medical screening is required. Some evening and week-end hours are available. UPMC, Presbyterian Senior Care 1215 Hulton Road Oakmont, PA 15139-1196 A range of long term housing, health and social services for older adults is provided by this organization. A unique Alzheimer’s facility was recently opened. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services/programs, behavior modification, and community assessment/planning; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work , and case management. Act 33/34 clearances and Medical Screening (with TB test) required. A car is needed for community outreach. UPMC, Shadyside Hospital 5230 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Shadyside Hospital is an urban teaching hospital with several specialty services. Placement possibilities exist in the Social Work Department and the Senior Care Institute. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: case management; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, and case management. Medical screening is required. http://www.upmc.edu/shadyside UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic - Adolescent Partial 1011 Bingham Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 http://www.upmc.edu/wpic Outpatient partial hospitalization and after school program for adolescents. Learning opportunities for the Generalist or Direct Practice student include: case management, behavior modification, crisis intervention, assessment, individual, family, and group therapy. Act 33/34 clearances required. 25 UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic - Anxiety and OCD Program 3501 Forbes Avenue Suite 400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 The Anxiety disorders and OCD partial program provides treatment to those individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Treatment involves individual, groups, and medication therapies. Behavioral therapy is the major treatment component. Learning opportunities exist for Direct Practice and experienced Generalist students. Act 33/34 Clearances and Medical screening are required. http://www.upmc.edu/wpic UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic - John Merck Child/Adolescent Outpatient Wightman Community Center 5604 Solway Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 http://www.upmc.edu/wpic This program specializes in the psychiatric treatment of behavioral and emotional problems of children and adolescents, age 3-21, who have developmental disabilities. The program consists of both an inpatient and outpatient programs. Learning opportunities exist for the Generalist and Direct Practice students. Act 33/34 Clearances and Medical screening are required. UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-The Safe Program Room 546, Bellefield Towers 3811 O'Hara Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 This program provides therapeutic and probationary services based on a youth and family evaluation to families whose children have been adjudicated of a sexual offense. Services are court mandated and are a requirement of probation. Age range for adjudicated adolescents is 10-18. Learning opportunities for the Generalist and Direct Practice student include: education, assessment, case management, behavior modification, group therapy, working collaboratively with treatment team, research data team and probation. Act 33/34 Clearances required. Students who will be working in the community throughout Allegheny County should be familiar with the public transportation system and are not required to have a car. http://www.upmc.edu/wpic UPMC, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-WPIC/Special Services Units 3811 O'Hara Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 http://www.upmc.edu/wpic UPMC,Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic-Eating Disorders 3811 O'Hara Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 http://www.upmc.edu/wpic Offers a wide variety of specialized mental health field placements. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, cognitive-behavioral treatment, case management, and behavior modification; for the Direct Practice student: family therapy, in-home intervention, behavior modification, psychiatric social work, cognitive –behavioral treatment, case management and psychotherapy/ counseling; for the COSA student: grant/proposal development and program/service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Medical screening is needed. A car is needed for home-based and outreach programs. Some evening and week-end hours are available. The Eating Disorders Program provides specialized treatment in both an inpatient and partial hospitalization setting. Second year MSW's are preferred, but first year students with experience will be considered. Learning opportunities for the Generalist and Direct Practice student include: education, case management, assessment, individual, group, and family therapy. 26 Ursuline Services 4749 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 http://www.ursulineservices.net This private, non-profit human service agency provides: 1) care management for the elderly and disabled, 2) protective services for the elderly, 3) legal guardianship services. Field placement opportunities for the Generalist and COSA students exist for all skill areas, including an administrative placement for the COSA student. ACT33/34 clearances are required. A car is preferred for community outreach. Vintage, Inc. 401 N. Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 This is a subcontracted program of the Department of Aging in Allegheny county. Senior Center and the Adult Day Care Center are available. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, evaluating services/programs and outreach efforts. Direct Practice students will focus on geriatric social work; for the COSA student: fundraising / financial management, human resources, organizational development, public relations/marketing, grant/proposal development and program/service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Voice 205 South Main Street Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Also: P.O. Box 293 Evans City, PA 16033 and 111 South Cliff Street Butler, PA 16001 This agency provides free and confidential services to people (primarily women and children) affected by domestic violence, sexual assult, and othe violent crimes. This agency serves the Butler County area. Along with shelter placement, the agency also provides safety planning, education in resume writing, making a budget, parenting, and 911 cell phones. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: advocacy, education, and outreach efforts. For Direct Practice students: advocacy, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling. Washington Communities MH/MR 378 W. Chestnut St - Suite 205 Washington, PA 15301 A community mental health center that provides a variety of services including, diagnosis, and treatment planning; psychiatric and psychological evaluation; individual, family, and group therapies. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, case management, and community assessment/planning; for the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, family therapy, psychiatric social work, case management, and psychotherapy/counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Washington Hospital 155 Wilson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Community based hospital with opportunities in several Medical surgical units as well as acute care units that include: Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health and Oncology. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education/prevention, advocacy, case management, community assessment/planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student; advocacy, family therapy, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work, case management and EAP counseling. Medical screening and ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Can provide some evening and weekend hours. http://www.washingtonhospital.org 27 Watson Institute 301 Camp Meeting Rd Sewickley, PA 15143 http://www.dtwatson.org Provides educational, respite and psychological services to children, ages 3 to 12, with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, neurological impairments and brain injuries. Learning opportunities for the Direct Practice students include: work with children in home or in an educational setting. For the COSA students : work with community legislative issues faced by families of children with disabilities and participate in respite care program. Act 33/34clearances required. Wesley Highland Services 5250 Caste Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15236 and Wesley Acute Partial Program 555 Lewis Run Road Clairton, PA 15025 A component of the Wesley Institute, Inc., this program offers partial hospitalization and special education services to children and adolescents ages 6-21 with serious emotional problems. Field placement opportunities are concentrated in an educational setting, with a focus on individual, family and group and milieu treatment modalities . Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education/prevention, case management, evaluating services/programs and behavior modification; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, psychiatric social work, case management , group work and psychotherapy/counseling; for the COSA student: human resources, grant / proposal development, program / service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. A car is needed for home visits and for community outreach. Wesley Institute, Inc. 243 Johnson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241 This agency provides services to children and youth with special needs. Learning opportunties that exist for the Generalist student are education and prevention, advocacy, case/care management and behavior modification. Learning opportunties that exist for the Direct Practice student include advocacy, case/care management, crisis intervention. ACT 33/34 clearances are required A car is needed for community outreach. Some evening and week-end hours are available. http://www.wesleyinstitute.org Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging 200 South Main St. Greensburg, PA 15601-8904 This program provide services primarily for individuals ages 60 and older. Services include information and referral, care management, protective services, In-home care, family caregiver support program and personal care services. Students will be active in all aspects of this geriatric program. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, case management, and evaluating services/programs. Direct Practice students: case management; For COSA students: developing skills with grant/proposal writing and program / service evaluation. ACT 33/34 clearances are required along with professional liability insurance. A car is required for community outreach. 28 Westmoreland County Children's Bureau 2 N. Main St. Suite 303 Greensburg, PA 15601 This is a governmental agency that addresses the issues of neglected and abused children. A variety of placement possibilities exist which focus on child welfare. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, education/prevention, advocacy, case management, evaluating services/ behavior modification, community assessment, and outreach efforts; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, behavior modification, case management, group work and psychotherapy/counseling; for the COSA student: board development, grassroots organizing, public/social analysis, coalition/team building, human resources, organizational development, public relations/marketing, community planning/economic development, grant/proposal development, and program/service evaluation . ACT 33/34 clearances required. A car is needed for community outreach. Some evening hours are available. West Penn Allegheny Health System 4800 Friendship Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 This is a large, urban and regional teaching hospital with many specialties. Placements exist in the Social Service Department with potential to gain expertise in dealing with diagnosis specific population. The focus of placement is problem-solving and Direct Practice skills within constraints of the current healthcare environment. Medical screening required. http://www.wpahs.org West Penn Allegheny Health System 320 E. North Avenue 9th Floor, Snyder Pavilion Pittsburgh, PA 15212 http://www.wpahs.org Wilkinsburg Community Ministries Mulberry Presbyterian Church 710 Mulberry Street Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 www.wcm15221.org Womanspace East, Inc. P.O. Box 3826 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 The Department of Patient and Family Support Services offers a variety of field placements in various specialty as well as general units within the hospital. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: administrative, case management and behavior modification; for the Direct Practice student: advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy, in-home intervention, behavior modification, discharge planning/Medical social work, geriatric social work, psychiatric social work and case management. An administrative placement for the COSA student is also a possibility. Medical screening is required. A limited number of supervised weekend and evenings field placements in trauma and emergency care are available. Wilkinsburg Community Ministry (WCM) began as a response to the changingsocial conditions which were occurring in Wilkinsburg in the mid to late 1960's. Through a large number of volunteers and a small but dedicated staff, WCM is recognized in the community as being at the forefront of meeting the needs of the residents of Wilkinsburg. Primary focus are programs for Chilren and Youth, Social Services, and Services for Seniors. See the website for additional information. Opportunities for social work students include case management, program planning, and grant and proposal writing. This organization offers temporary shelter, food and clothing, counseling, legal advocacy and housing relocation to women 18 years of age and older. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: advocacy, case management, evaluating services/programs, behavior modification and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: crisis intervention, family therapy, case management and psychotherapy/counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Some evening and week-end hours are available. 29 Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh P.O. Box 9024 Pittsburgh, PA 15224 http://www.trfn.clpgh.org/womenscenter This organization provides temporary shelter, supportive, and advocacy services for female victims of domestic violence and their children. For the Generalist student, placement focus is on advocacy, and problem-solving. Direct Practice skills focus on counseling with individual and groups. ACT 33/34 clearances are required. Requires 50 hour training course in domestic violence before direct contact with clients. Women's Center of Beaver County P.O. Box 428 Beaver, PA 15009 This agency provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Sexual assault counseling and support groups available. Learning opportunities for the Generalist student include: education / prevention, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, community assessment / planning and outreach efforts. For the Direct Practice student: discharge planning, group work and more counseling. ACT 33/34 clearances required. A car is required for community outreach. Youth Enrichment Services, Inc 5877 Commerce Way Pittsburgh, PA 15206 This is a relatively new organization that provides diversionary case management and life skills services to adjudicated youth in lieu of institutionalization. There are opportunities for generalist/foundation students and grant and proposal writing and program evaluation for COSA students. ACT 33/34 clearances are required and safety training is provided. www.yesi.org
