6th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services

Address: William G. Faches Center, 951 29th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-398-3675
Contact: Heidi Soethout-Coordinator of Volunteer Assistance Program, 319-398-3675
BSW: Yes.
Foundation:
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description: Placements are available in both Cedar Rapids and Coralville.
The Sixth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services offers a graduate practicum rich with experience and variety. As correctional institutions and community based corrections around the country focus more intensely on prevention and rehabilitation, the opportunity for interventions becomes significantly more important. The Sixth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services is one of the most forward looking Correctional Departments in the United States. We offer specific programming for sex offenses, gender issues, victim services, community service, residential treatment, etc. We offer ongoing classes in Anger Management, Workforce/Job Development, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, and Batterer’s Education, among others.The student in this program may gain exposure to various evaluations and educational programming clients receive. S/he will have exposure to, and may participate in, court hearings, parole and probation planning, revocations, field and residential work. S/he may attend a variety of trainings occurring at various sites in the State of Iowa. The position requires maturity and professionalism; as well as a willingness to be flexible and just a little bit adventurous. The candidate will need to pass a criminal justice background check, reference checks, driver’s license check, and possibly child abuse / dependent adult abuse checks along with finger printing.

Abbe Center for Community Mental Health

Address: 520 11th Street, N.W., Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Phone: 319-398-3562
Contact: Kathy Johnson - Coordinator of CMI Services, 319-398-3562
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes- MSW, LMSW, LISW
Description:
The agency provides comprehensive mental health services to the entire community through supportive programs, direct services, specialized programs, and consultation and educational services. Programs include:
1) Outpatient services for any person/family experiencing conflict or problems. Provide individual, couple, family, group therapy; emergency services; consultation; community education.
2) Adult Day Treatment for adults with long-term emotional/mental health problems through daytime programming; group therapy; recreational activities; skills building.
3) Elderly services for 55 and older rural residents through outreach services to identify rural elderly in need of mental health services.
4) Administration.Could add PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) - a multi-discliplinary team which provides a full array of outpatient community based mental health services. Team includes a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurses, therapists, substance abuse specialist, vocationaly specialist and case managers.

Adoption & Attachment Treatment Center of Iowa

Address: 800 Webster St. Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-338-2722
Contact: Denise Best - LMHC, 319-338-2722
BSW: No.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
We are looking for those interested in direct clinical work with children. We will not be accepting students for the 2009-2010 school year.

We offer professional services to provide families with education, support, and treatment for all phased of adoption and the continuum of family issues. We specialize in the treatment of Reactive Attachment Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in children who have a background of drug exposure, abuse, maltreatment, trauma, and neglect. We help children to heal by focusing on the relationship dynamics in the whole family, and assisting parents in responding therapeutically to their child's behaviors.

Aging Services, Inc.

Address: 800 1st Street NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: 319-398-3644
Contact: Jena Maloney - LISW, Director of Case Management
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: No.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Case Management program serves clients over the age of 60 in Linn, Benton and Jones Cty. We interview, assess and refer elderly clients to needed services, case management, provide follow-up and all aspects of social work intervention. Our clients are living in their own homes with the assistance of home and community based services. Administration can encompass all or any program of the agency. Help the Director to carry out program planning, evaluation and overall coordination.

Arc of Southeast Iowa

Address: 2620 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-351-5017
Contact: Chelsey Holmes, Associate Program Director
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, MSW- Program director.
Description:
To advance through all resources the total well-being, dignity, individual potential, and rights of citizens with developmental and cognitive disabilities and to foster the prevention of these disabilities. Students will have opportunities to work with both clients and their families.

Area Education Agency 267

Address: 909 S 12th St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: 800-735-1539
Contact: Belinda Blackburn-MSW, LISW, School Social Work Discipline Facilitator, 641-844-2452
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, LMSW, LISW, All of our staff is required to be licensed.
Description:
Area Education Agency (AEA) 267 uses the problem solving process as a means of intervening in the general education setting rather than the traditional model of “test and place” which ultimately leads to identifying students for special education services. Graduate students placed at AEA 267 will be involved in data-based problem solving in the general education setting, in developing educational interventions and in designing special education programs for children with disabilities. AEA 267 staff work with individuals and their families from birth to age 21. Students may be expected to work with students individually and in groups in the education setting. There may be liaison work within the community to obtain additional services for individuals and their families outside of the educational setting.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa

Address: 3150 E Ave NW, Ste 103, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Phone: 319-377-8993
Contact: Katie Lyon- Program Director, 319-377-8993
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: No, but we have close agency partners who could help provide this oversight.
Description:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa is a professional mentoring organization passionately committed to enhancing children’s lives through life-changing relationships that impact our children and community. Practicum students can expect to provide case management to volunteers, clients, and families participating in the mentoring services of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Key focuses include helping children develop essential personal assets and helping to ensure child safety on a continual basis. Possible job responsibilities include: interviewing and screening volunteer and client candidates, making assessments/referrals based on observed child or family needs, and creating/maintaining match relationships. Other duties may involve planning and promoting agency activities, school or other youth-serving organization partnership development, and other activities as assigned. Must have valid drivers license and transportation. Hours are flexible but some early evening hours requested.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County

Address: 4265 Oakcrest Hill Road, S.E., Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: 319-337-2145
Contact: Scott Hanson-Program Director
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: No, but two staff with BSWs who have a combined 63 years of social work experience.
Description:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County matches adult volunteers with children in primarily one to one relationships. There are three programs; Community Based, School Based and the Academic Mentoring Program. In the Community Based program a volunteer meets with a child after school and/or weekends participating in activities in the community (thus the name!). The school based program is called School Buddies. Buddies meet with children at local elementary schools. In the Academic Mentoring Program volunteers work with students in Junior High and early high school forming a friendship but also working on academic goals to help the student experience more success at school. A social work practicum student placed with this agency could expect to be involved with all aspects of creating these matches; interviewing, screening volunteers, interviewing children and families and then supporting the match relationships. We provide regular group activities for the community based matches so this is something students get involved with. (This involves both recreational activities as well as support group format). A student could expect to be working is schools and/or out in the community meeting kids and families. Students also help with the organizing of our fundraisers and get involved with data analysis. We are a small agency making it easy for students to access people in the office that have different job responsibilities.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine County

Address: 1823 Logan, Muscatine, Iowa 52761
Phone: 563-263-9996
Contact: Krista Regennitter-Program Director, 563-263-9996
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: No.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
This position includes supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters staff in the following areas; Match Support, Enrollment and other administrative tasks as needed.

Match Support function; under supervision: Through in-person, telephone and electronic contact, ascertain that the elements of child safety, match relationship development, positive youth development and volunteer satisfaction are fulfilled and that potential problems and barriers are identified and addressed as early as possible. Promptly notify Match Support Specialist regarding concerns.

Document and monitor all elements of match support and supervision. Assess individual training needs, information and support needs for each match participant to assure a positive youth development experience for the child, and successful and satisfying experience for the volunteer

Effectively utilize Program Outcome Evaluation and/or Strength of Relationship survey, to assess match impact on youth development. Conduct exit interview by phone with all parties at match closure. Assess reasons for match closure and re-match potential.

Consult with other service delivery staff and/or supervisor as appropriate. To ensure quality services and measurable outcomes, maintain accurate and timely records for each match according to standards and utilize technology to report, synthesize and analyze data.

Support the Enrollment & Match specialist with background screening of volunteer inquires

Other duties as assigned

Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center, Inc.

Address: 3251 West 9th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone: 319-234-2893
Contact: Thomas Eachus-ACSW, LISW, Executive Director, 319-234-2893
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
A full range of mental health services are offered through our mental health center. These include outpatient, inpatient, consultation and education, outreach to individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness, Peer Support services, school based mental health services, outreach to elderly individual with mental illness and others. Populations range from at-risk children to geriatrics, working with people with adjustment disorders as well as a serious and persistent mental illnesses.

The Center for Disabilities and Development

Address: 100 Hawkins Drive Iowa City
Phone: 319-353-6124
Contact: Mary Corbin, Director, 319-353-6124
BSW: yes
Foundation: yes
Advanced: yes
SW Staff: yes, 2
Description:
The Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) is a part of the University of Iowa Children's Hospital dedicated to improving the health and independence of people with disabilities and advancing the community systems on which they rely. Many patients with disabilities ranging from physical, psychological, emotional and cognitive are referred to the CDD for assessment. The disciplines represented at the CDD include: Medicine, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Speech, Audiology, Education, and Social Work. Social Workers provide:

• Brief needs assessments of patients and families who come to the CDD.
• Recommendations and information to patients and their families on available and appropriate community services and family support programs.
• Assistance to families accessing available programs and services.
• Explanation of the Iowa Waivers programs (Ill and Handicapped, Intellectual Disabilities, Brain Injury, Physical Disabilities, and Children’s Mental Health).
• Assistance to families applying for Iowa Waivers.
• Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an empirically-supported treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders, provided as scheduling permits.

Advanced Practicum Social Work students are eligible to apply for the ILEND (Iowa Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Disabilities). It is a federally funded program that offers Trainees from multiple disciplines the opportunity to build awareness, knowledge, and skills in such areas as family-centered care, cultural competence, administration, community services and supports, policy/advocacy, and systems improvement. It is a two consecutive semester program, beginning Fall Semester, with a time commitment of two classes held each week over the noon hour. ILEND is a multidisciplinary program and is separate and in addition to an Advanced Practicum placement in CDD Social Work. There is a stipend available for ILEND Trainees. More information may be obtained from the ILEND Training Coordinator (319)356-1172 or www.uihealthcare.com/cdd/ilend.asp.

Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa

Address: 507 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-338-7884
Contact: Stephen Trefz-Executive Director, 319-338-7884 x219
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
The Community Mental Health Center for Mid-Eastern Iowa provides outpatient mental health services to over 2000 individuals annually. Services include psychiatry, psychotherapy, supported community living, Clubhouse, homeless outreach, school liaison services. We have therapists training in play therapy and we have a child psychiatrist on staff. We serve all ages. The majority of our clients are low income and often this is the only place they are able to receive mental health services.

Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry

Address: 102 Second Ave Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 319-400-7149
Contact: Colleen Kummet, Chair of Development
BSW: No.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, LMSW.
Description:
The mission of the Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry CEFP is to engage our community in feeding our neighbors.  Graduate students placed with CEFP will be interact with food pantry clients and their families. They will have the opportunity to learn about non-profit, volunteer-based organizations by working closely with volunteers and the CEFP board of directors.  Students will assist with grant writing and non-profit outcomes measurement, and will gain experience in networking with area non-profit hunger relief agencies.   Students may be expected to work with clients individually and assist in the planning and execution of basic operations and special projects to benefit CEFP clients.

Crisis Center

Address: 1121 Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-351-2726
Contact: Keri Neblett-Coordinator of Services, 319-351-2726
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Crisis intervention counseling via telephone and walk in. Provision of basic material needs via non-judgmental (Hull House) tradition, information and referral services, community education as related to Crisis Center services. A 60-hour training course for crisis intervention is provided. Food Bank/Emergency Assistance Program - 12-hour training.

Department of Human Services, Black Hawk County

Address: 1407 Independence Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-291-2441
Contact: Carol Ackerman-Public Services Supervisor 2, 319-292-2432
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Adoption services: home studies including group work for potential adoptive parents; recruitment of potential adoptive parents; assessment and written home studies; casework for children whose parental rights have been terminated, including foster care services, procurement of counseling services, coordination of educational, medical and other basic services, securing adoptive placement. Day Care Services: licensing of day care centers and preschools; consultation to persons contemplating opening day care or preschool; consult to exiting centers; respond to complaints; provide information through training and news media regarding child care issues. Children and Families: Child abuse and neglect treatment and prevention; juvenile court work, case planning and procurement of necessary services, foster care services, court ordered and interstate requested home studies and case supervision. Family Therapy: in office and in home family therapy as treatment or prevention of child abuse or neglect or prevention of out of home placement of children. Family Preservation: short term intense treatment to prevent out of home placement of children found to be at imminent risk of out of home placement. Brief family therapy, parent skill development, resource identification and procurement, crisis intervention, and case supervision are all utilized and tailored to meet the individual needs of each family. Emphasis on equipping family to be their own "case manager", i.e., problem solving skills. Relies heavily on family therapy modalities and techniques.

Department of Human Services, Cedar Rapids Service Area-Academic Scholarship

Address: 411 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-892-6848
Contact: Valarie Lovaglia
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
There are 14 Counties in the Cedar Rapids Service Area (CRSA), Appanoose, Benton, Davis, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington. It would be helpful for us to know which County Office the student might be willing to go to in order to complete their practicum.

The Mission of the Iowa Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safe, stable, self-sufficient, and healthy lives, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the state. We do this by keeping a customer focus, striving for excellence, sound stewardship of state resources, maximizing the use of federal funding and leveraging opportunities, and by working with our public and private partners to achieve results. The interview process will consist of exploring the student’s interest and expectations relating to his or her interest in carrying out a practicum with the Department as well as the supervisor explaining the Department’s rules and standards for working with student interns.

The supervisor will share expectations such as dress, behavior, professional courtesy and competency page 1- 10 of Employee Handbook. While a student intern is not an employee, Interns are expected to fully abide with all laws, rules, policies and regulations while serving their internship with DHS.

Student interns will need to sign all documents related to volunteering for DHS which includes criminal and child abuse background checks. Once all paperwork has been filled out and background checks have been completed the student may start the internship.

Department of Human Services, Cedar Rapids Service Area- Macro (Research) Internship

Address: 411 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-892-6800
Contact: John Burke, 319-892-6800
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
There are 14 Counties in the Cedar Rapids Service Area (CRSA), Appanoose, Benton, Davis, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Mahaska, Monroe, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington. It would be helpful for us to know which County Office the student might be willing to go to in order to complete their practicum.

The Mission of the Iowa Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safe, stable, self-sufficient, and healthy lives, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the state. We do this by keeping a customer focus, striving for excellence, sound stewardship of state resources, maximizing the use of federal funding and leveraging opportunities, and by working with our public and private partners to achieve results. The interview process will consist of exploring the student’s interest and expectations relating to his or her interest in carrying out a practicum with the Department as well as the supervisor explaining the Department’s rules and standards for working with student interns.

The supervisor will share expectations such as dress, behavior, professional courtesy and competency page 1- 10 of Employee Handbook. While a student intern is not an employee, Interns are expected to fully abide with all laws, rules, policies and regulations while serving their internship with DHS.

Student interns will need to sign all documents related to volunteering for DHS which includes criminal and child abuse background checks. Once all paperwork has been filled out and background checks have been completed the student may start the internship.

Department of Human Services, Johnson County

Address: 911 N Governor, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-356-6050
Contact: Karen Evans, 319-356-6050 x306
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Social Work staff provide social work/ case management services for children and families in need of protective and other special services. Families and children are identified for services as a result of child abuse assessments. Staff work with Juvenile Court which provides oversight and direction for court ordered services. Children are served in various settings: parental home, relative's home, family foster care and/ or pre-adoptive home. The primary goal for all cases is the safety and permanency for children. Children in foster care have frequent visits with their family. Certain visits must be supervised by DHS social workers, private agency staff, or social work students. Child care homes are registered by DHS and spot checks are completed to ensure compliance with registration requirements. Staff also follow-up on complaints regarding child care homes that are reported to be out of compliance with safety and numbers. DHS staff assess allegations of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse. This includes interviewing children and families and others with knowledge of the alleged abuse, assessing safety, contacting medical professionals for information, writing an assessment report, and testifying in juvenile court.

Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)

Address: P.O. Box 3170, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 319-351-1043
Contact: Delaney "Dee" Dixon-Director of Youth and Outreach Services, 319-351-1042 x116
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: MSW.
Description:
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program is founded on the belief that everyone has the right to live free of fear and harm. Our mission is to end domestic violence through support, advocacy, shelter and education. Students who come to DVIP get to work within an empowering environment with staff, volunteers and other interns. The following are some of the student opportunities available at DVIP: 1) Practice project planning, implementation and evaluation 2) facilitate support groups 3) provide individual peer to peer counseling 4) provide information and referral assistance 5) court or legal advocacy 6) community education 7) crisis intervention 8) fundraising strategies and special events.

Emma Goldman Clinic

Address: 227 N Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-337-2111
Contact: Francine Thompson-Health Services Director, 319-337-2112
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Not as staff members, yet we do have an MSW who works with us and our practicum students..
Description:
Students will participate in various facets of a non-profit, women-owned health clinic. Depending on student interests, skills, time commitment and the Clinic's needs, practicum students may: provide direct client services in our gynecology, abortion, and/or birth control education and options counseling. Students may work in areas of community relations, supporting educational programs and community organizing activities. Students attend on-going clinic and community meetings, as scheduled.

Extend the Dream Foundation-Uptown Bill's Small Mall

Address: 401 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-530-0045
Contact: Thomas Walz-PhD, Director, 319-530-0045
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Inspired by Wild Bill's Coffeeshop in North Hall, Uptown Bill's Small Mall is a collection of shops owned and operated by persons with disabilities and volunteers. The Small Mall's mission is twofold. It works to increase the number of job opportunities for persons with disabilities and to educate the public about persons living with disabilities. The Small Mall houses Uptown Bill's Coffeeshop, Bill's BookMart, Leslie's Luxuries & Fine Furniture, The Tea Room, Bill's Special Arts Gallery & Music Services, and Sackter House Media Productions.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program, Iowa City Housing Authority

Address: 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City IA 52240
Phone: 319-887-6061 or 319-356-5400
Contact: Mary Abboud, M.A., Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, MSW
Description:
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program helps families who receive housing assistance to improve their economic situations and reduce their dependence on welfare programs.

FSS is a 5-year voluntary employment and savings incentive program for families who are unemployed or underemployed who receive Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) or Public Housing assistance, through the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), a division of the City of Iowa City. The ICHA administers and manages funding from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide rental assistance and homeownership opportunities to more than 1,200 families a year in Johnson County, and half of Iowa and Washington counties. Participants qualify based on income guidelines.

When a family's basic needs for affordable and stable housing are met, we believe the family can better focus on other needs, such as skill development and job search. The FSS program works in partnership with local service providers to help families to access resources for job training, education, job advancement, childcare, computer access, transportation, financial literacy, personal growth and development, and other skills needed to compete for jobs that pay a living wage.

As FSS participants achieve employment goals and succeed in raising their earned income, their rent increases. This triggers HUD to match the amount of the increase and the ICHA to deposit this amount monthly into interest-bearing escrow savings accounts to be held for FSS participants until they complete their goals. Upon completing all their goals, they receive the accumulated funds to use for any purpose.

The ICHA provides a rich Integrated and Family-Centered experience for a Social Work student. Opportunities for student experience include: intake and assessment, case management, supportive counseling, public and community relations, program coordination and planning, grant writing, volunteer coordination, business administration and management in a not-for-profit environment, and promoting the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of housing assistance with public and private resources.

ICHA Mission Statement:To help improve the quality of life for those we serve, the Iowa City Housing Authority will act as a community leader on affordable housing by providing:

• Information and Education
• Housing Assistance
• Public and private partnership opportunities

Family Systems/Systems Unlimited, Inc.

Address: 2533 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-338-9212
Contact: Julie Doran Clark, LISW, Clinical Supervisor, 319-338-9212 x181
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Family Systems provides individual, family, and group services to children and families. Family Systems is committed to providing quality services that improve the lives of the individuals we serve. Funding sources include; Remedial Services through Iowa Medicaid Enterprise, Title 19, and the Children’s Mental Health Waiver. In addition to Remedial Services, Family Systems also provides Title 19 therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Title 19 therapy can be utilized to assist with a variety of issues including; grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Services are also offered for victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse and for children who would benefit from processing emotions through play centered therapy. The Children’s Mental Health Waiver provides therapeutic services to children with serious emotional difficulties in dealing with these issues while remaining in their homes.

Remedial services are voluntary services provided to children who are eligible for Medicaid. Services include skill building interventions used to reduce children’s behaviors that have been identified by the family or the school. Services begin with an assessment by a Family Systems licensed professional. Following the assessment and authorization of services sessions can be provided in a variety of locations including; the home, school, or community. A Remedial Services Provider utilizes interventions used to modify the psychological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social factors affecting the individual’s functioning. Interventions include skills needed for effective functioning with family, peers, and community.

Foundation 2, Inc. Crisis Center

Address: 1540 Second AVE SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-362-2174
Contact: Dennis Dozier, LISW, Clinical Supervisor, 319-261-0976
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, LISW.
Description:
Foundation 2 Crisis Center is certified by the American Association of Suicidology, a national organization that certifies crisis centers in the United States and Canada. We are the only such program in Iowa that has achieved this certification. In addition to a local crisis line, we answer calls made from within Iowa to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK. Other services provided at Foundation 2 Crisis Center include 2 support groups, walk-in crisis counseling, Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO) and an emergency food pantry.

Our 2 support groups are: Depression and Anxiety Support Group for people who struggle with depression and/or anxiety and Suicide Survivors Group, for persons who have lost a loved one to a suicide death. The MCO service is designed to assist those who would benefit from on-site crisis intervention services. Team counselors meet with people in their homes, at places of employment, at schools, etc. They assess the situation, attempt to stabilize and diffuse the crisis, provide counseling, and provide referrals. Our emergency food pantry is open when other food assistance is generally not available -- we serve people in the evenings, on weekends and holidays.

Foundation 2, Inc. Youth Shelter

Address: 3015 12th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-362-2174
Contact: Stephanie Hamer, Program Coordinator, 319-366-8797
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: No.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
The agency’s purpose is to provide prevention and intervention services to the community as a whole, and temporary emergency shelter to troubled youth. There are several groups for youth and parents. Programs include: 1) Family Services: short (up to 12 sessions) and long-term family therapy (usually 6 months under DHS contract) for troubled youth and their families. We serve approximately 200 families per year, plus 300 youth, ages 11-17, are sheltered per year. We do Crisis Intervention counseling for the purpose of reuniting youth with their families and long-term family therapy, some mediation, client-centered brief therapy strategies. 2) Group Services: a) Parenting education workshops for parents using "Active Parenting" video tapes during 6 week sessions. b) peer support groups for teens ages 11-17; peer counseling/youth issues, c) ages 11-13; learn coping skills including assertiveness, values clarification. d) parent support groups. e) dating violence prevention groups. All groups receive information about substance abuse and AIDS.

Four Oaks, Inc.

Address: 5400 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-364-0259
Contact: Marie Connor, 319-364-0259 x2071
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: LMSW, LISW, & LMHC.
Description:
Provide family-centered programs which help individuals resolve family issues, rebuild or maintain family relationships, and structure community support systems to help children mature. Programs offer a wide range of services to families, foster care children, teen mothers, children in residential settings, adolescent male perpetrators of sexual abuse, and young children (through therapeutic day care). Individual, family, and group counseling are provided in homes and residential settings. Transitional living arrangements provided for children who have difficulty living in family situation.

Grant Wood Area Education Agency #10

Address: 200 Holiday Rd, Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 319-358-6266
Contact: Karin McKeone-School Social Worker, 319-358-6266
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Multidisciplinary work situation in which student would be engaged in interactions with teachers, psychologists, educational consultants and administrative personnel in various situations. Student would be exposed to assessment of school-aged students and devising interventions for students in the academic, social, emotional and behavioral domains. Meeting with parents to discuss concerns and help provide them with strategies and/or resources to help address concerns they may have at home. Group work and individual work with students is also possible. Exposure to and possible engagement in academic assessments and progress monitoring may also be incorporated into this practicum.

Great Prairie AEA

Address: 3601 W Avenue Rd, Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: 800-622-0027
Contact: Greg Manske-Human Resources Director, 319-753-6561 x1217 OR
Matt Mitchell-Regional Special Education Director, 319-753-6561 x1103
BSW: No.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
We would consider both MSW practicum placements, especially those with a concentration in School Social Work. We employ 24 school social workers; MSW is mandatory. All are licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health and Board of Educational Examiners. Please visit our website at www.gpaea.k12.ia.us for additional information concerning our agency.

Hillel/ Aliber Jewish Student Center

Address: 122 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-338-0778
Contact: Gerald Sorokin-Executive Director, 319-338-0778
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: No staff members, but our board president, Jim Estin, is an MSW.
Description:
Hillel is the focus for Jewish student life on the University of Iowa campus. It serves a Jewish student population of roughly 800, including 600 undergraduate and 200 graduate and professional students. Students participate in social, religious, community service, cultural, and educational activities. Leadership development, community building, and cross-cultural understanding are all focuses of Hillel programs.

Housing Fellowship

Address: 322 E 2nd St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-358-9212
Contact: Maryann Dennis, 319-358-9212
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: MSW.
Description:

The Housing Fellowship (THF) is a nonprofit Community Housing Development Corporation whose mission is to increase the access to and availability of affordable housing in Johnson County.

Affordable Rental Housing - THF develops and manages rental units at scattered sites throughout Iowa City and Coralville. Housing types include single family homes, duplexes, townhouses and condominiums. All tenants are low-income and most receive rental assistance. Rents are controlled by governmental funding sources.

Home Ownership - THF constructs single family houses and sells them to low-income, first time home buyers. THF maintains ownership of the land and the home buyer enters into a long term land lease. This structure reduces the cost of the house by eliminating the cost of the land for the buyer. Newly constructed three bedroom houses are sold at target prices well below the average sales price in our area. LImited equity resale agreements ensure long term affordability and profit to owners/buyers.

Security Deposit Loan Program - Sponsored by US Bank, this program arranges one year, no interest loans of $400 for a security deposit for low-income households. Loans are made based on the availability of funds.

Learning opportunities include: The administration of a nprivate non-profit: proposal writing, grants management, fiscal management, social development, and political action.

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. Transitional Housing Program

Address: 5560 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-366-7631
Contact: Lisa Bender-Social Support Supervisor, 319-366-7631 X6018
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: LMSW.
Description:
Transitional Housing is a 24 month program for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. We have 64 apartments, duplexes, and single-family homes throughout Cedar Rapids for homeless families. We are a strengths-based, client-centered, program that works with each family on an individual level to develop a plan for self-sufficiency. Our primary goal is to move families into a permanent affordable living situation. Participants must be willing to follow program expectations which include:

• Payment of rent (30% of gross income) and participation in regular rent calculations,
• Regular housekeeping inspections,
• Weekly meetings with a Family Support Worker,
• Monthly Life Skills/Consumer Education Workshops, and
• An individualized plan for self-sufficiency which involves employment and/or vocational training or education.

Opportunities exist for students interested in doing intensive in-home work with families, group facilitation (for our Lifeskills/Consumer Ed. classes), program/staff development, community level work, and some policy/advocacy work. Please see our Transitional Housing brochure for more information on our program and the services we provide.

Heritage Agency

Address: 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Phone: 319-398-5559
Contact: Michele Baughan-Case Management Director, 319-398-5559
BSW: No.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes
Description:
The mission of Heritage area Agency on Aging is to serve the needs of older adults and their families in the following ways:
Planning: Developing and implementing plans that identify and meet the needs of older adults in our seven-county service area.
Funding: Obtaining federal, state, and other (i.e. grants, etc.) funding for older adult programs.
Advocating: Standing strong for older adults' needs at the national, state, and local levels.
Heritage is one of 13 area agencies on aging in the state. We fund, support, and provide a variety of services to older adults in our service area of Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties. One of the major programs that Heritage provides is the Case Management Program to Frail Elderly. This Heritage program offers a placement to a Bachelor's or Master's Level student interested in program administration with some interaction with clients. The placement would be a good fit for students that are interested in learning about the program at every level with an emphasis on the administrative functions of the program.

Horizons: A Family Service Alliance

Address: 819 5th St SE, P.O. Box 667, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0667
Phone: 319-398-3943
Contact: Judy Knobe 319-398-3943
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: LISW.
Description:
Horizons, A Family Service Alliance is a private, non-profit social service agency. Practicum opportunities for training and practical experience are available in the following areas: 1. In-office counseling of distressed individuals, couples, and families with mental health problems that often are associated with mood, anxiety and/ or personality disorders; 2. remedial services skills development for clients with Medicaid insurance coverage; 3. facilitation of education, support and therapy groups; 4. substance abuse assessment; and 5. assisting with Performance Quality Improvement processes of a counseling organization. Counseling is provided to both adults and children. Counselors are licensed at the masters' level with expertise that is both general and for some staff specific to the treatment of children. In addition to Counseling, Family Services has two other departments: Meals on Wheels, providing delivered meals to home-bound individuals, and Consumer Credit counseling providing budget assessment and debt management services to financially troubled families and individuals.

ICCSD- Coralville Central Elementary Family Resource Center

Address: 501 6th St, Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 319-688-1104
Contact: Kristin Wendlandt-Family Resource Center Coordinator, 319-631-0963
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: There is not a staff member with a social work background at the Coralville Central Family Resource Center but there are licensed social workers at the nearby Family Resource Centers who can be utilized.
Description:
The Coralville Central Family Resource Center strives to be a bridge between students, families, the school, and the community; with the mission of promoting increased student achievement by removing barriers to student learning. To do this the FRC provides support, resources, and referrals to community services. In addition the FRC also coordinates a homework club for 3rd-6th grade students, monthly school wide family events, and an in-home program for families with children 0-5.
Interns do a variety of different activities ranging from assisting families with basic needs, assisting the FRC with family events, homework club, and playgroup, accompanying the FRC worker on home visit, and working with families to decrease barriers to student learning.

ICCSD- Hills Family Resource Center

Address: 301 W Main St, Hills, IA 52235
Phone: 319-688-1108
Contact: Kris Mowatt-HLC Director, FRC Director, 319-688-1108
BSW: No.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes
Description:
Job Description for Practicum Students:
(1) Assist with the HLC after school program Monday through Friday 3:00 – 5:30.
Assist in the implementation of Thursday night Family Nights and Wednesday night Teen Nights at Regency Community Center, 5:30-7:30
(2) Attend weekly meetings with the Hills Principal, School Counselor and the HLC/FRC Director
(3) Assist in family outreach and support
(4) Assist in writing monthly newsletter
(5) Research community resources for Hills families
(6) Assist with weekly fresh food distribution
(7) Coordinate parent workshop based on the expressed needs of parents at Hills

ICCSD- Horace Mann Family Resource Center

Address: 521 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-688-1149
Contact: Ladiester Lamaster-Family Liason, 319-688-1149
BSW:
Foundation:
Advanced:
SW Staff:
Description:
Will not be accepting students for 2009, but recontact in the future.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides support to student and families at Horace Mann Elementary, which is a diverse school with many languages and cultures represented. Spanish speakers are encouraged to consider this placement. The FRC provides student and family support with the goal of increased student achievement, as well as student and family well-being. A social work practicum placement (BSW and MSW) will include the following activities:

Mentor individual students.
Work with students in small groups.
Outreach to help families meet basic needs, via home visits and community visits.
Support families to address and enhance relationships within family.
Promote learning at home and school in a variety of ways.
Communicate with teachers regarding student support.
Collaborate with agencies in community to provide programming and opportunities for children.
Organize and maintain student, parent and family resources to include parent information library, board games, math games and toy lending library.

ICCSD- North Liberty Family Resource Center

Address: 230 N Dubuque St, North Liberty, IA 52317
Phone: 319-631-2496
Contact: Jill Winders-NLFRC Director, 319-688-1108
BSW: -
Foundation: -.
Advanced: -
SW Staff: -
Description:
Will take a year off 2009-2010. Recontact after then.
Assist in the implementation of our tutoring program on Tuesday evenings from 4:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Attend weekly meetings with Penn/Wickham school counselors on Mondays at 9:30 am and Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
Attend Child Study Meetings, Child Assistance Team Meetings and parent/teacher conferences on the families that the Family Specialist has a clientele
Attend in-home counseling sessions with the Family Specialist (various issues: behavior management, ADHD, stress management, school/home partnerships, problem solving in crisis situations, direct services, and referrals to resources within the community).
Assist in writing monthly newsletter
Learn about community resources that are available to share with families
Assist with our monthly fresh food and clothing distribution
Assist with the implementation of our Family, Food and Fun Nights (two in the fall and two in the spring)
Attend the North Liberty Family Resource Steering Committee (one in the fall and one in the spring)
Assist in the implementation of our monthly Parent Discussion Groups (Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm)

Independence Mental Health Institute

Address: 2277 Iowa Ave, Independence, IA 50644
Phone: 319-334-2538
Contact: Timothy Main-LISW, Director of Social Services, 319-334-5212
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: LISW & LMSW.
Description:
As a teaching hospital, with students from approximately 15 different disciplines we are used to having students. Throughout the hospital we work in teams and students are treated as professionals.
Programs: (1) The Cromwell Children’s Unit serves children at the grade school level. Patients and their parents are provided a full range of casework services. These children come from all over the eastern half of Iowa. Two social workers and students are responsible for therapy to the parents as well as coordination of the team and of services with community agency personnel who are involved. Average length of stay is 3 months. All children are in school programs. (2) The Adolescent Unit serves youths at high school level for a full range of mental illnesses and behavior disorders. The youths also come from all of the eastern half of the state. The social worker is responsible for the initial social work assessment, development of the treatment plan and certain administrative responsibilities. On a limited basis on-going casework services (full range) and placement are also required. If the primary problem is substance abuse the patient will be referred to another facility for that specific treatment. Average length of stay is 2 months. (3) Adult Psychiatric Services for men and women provide opportunities for students to be trained in a full range of casework services. The social worker is responsible for intake assessment, casework, and placement services. We coordinate with patients, families and community organizations. Average length of stay is 28 days. (4) Psychiatric Institute for Children (PMIC) is a residential program for youth in elementary school through age 18.

Iowa Cancer Consortium

Address: 100 Oakdale Blvd, N320 Oakdale Hall, Iowa City
Phone: 319-335-8816
Contact: Tina Devery
SW Staff: Yes, LMSW
Description:
The Iowa Cancer Consortium was formed in 2002 to coordinate the efforts of those fighting cancer and became a formal not-for-profit organization in 2009. Membership of the Consortium consists of more than 200 individuals representing over 100 organizations across the state. The mission of the Consortium is to, 'reduce cancer incidence and mortality in Iowa through collaborative efforts that provide services and programs directed toward comprehensive cancer prevention and control.'

The role of the Consortium is to bring together all individuals invested in conquering cancer, foster statewide collaboration, engage communities and individuals in the state comprehensive control plan, recommend priorities and develop strategies for comprehensive cancer control efforts and assure financial resources are available to support the statewide cancer plan.

Strategies used to decrease the burden of cancer in Iowa include: public awareness, professional education, addressing financial concerns, coordination with other organizations and state agencies, surveillance, data and evaluation, and advocacy

Learning opportunities for practicum students include; community organization and planning; interaction with both public and private sector health focused organizations; development, implementation and evaluation of cancer control interventions; grant writing; collaborating with diverse communities, individuals and organizations; administration of a non-profit agency; inter-agency relations and staffing of volunteer work groups.

Iowa City Hospice

Address: 1025 Wade St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-351-5665
Contact: Erin Feldmann-LISW, Care Team Manager, Support Services, 319-351-5665
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, LMSW and LISW.
Description:
The Mission of Iowa City Hospice is...
To provide patient-centered palliative care and services to anyone affected by a terminal illness.

Our Organizing Principles of Practice:
offering care throughout the dying and bereavement process to patients, families, and their loved ones;
providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support;
recognizing the importance of family and support systems;
minimizing pain and suffering;
educating patient, families, and the community on how to direct their own care;
providing palliative care leadership to the healthcare community.

Iowa City Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Address: 3661 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-351-7460
Contact: Tammy Smith-Social Worker, 319-351-7460 x28
BSW: -
Foundation: -
Advanced: -
SW Staff: -
Description:
None provided.

Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center

Address: 28 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-356-5220
Contact: Linda Kopping-Coordinator, 319-356-5225
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, BSW.
Description:
The Senior Center coordinates and promotes an assortment of classes, activities, programs, special events and services that reflect the needs and interests of area adults 50 years of age and older . While programming varies considerably from month-to-month, when considered as a whole it addresses a variety of topics related to health and social services, leisure and education, volunteering and community service and housing and transportation.

In addition to providing opportunities for adults to learn something new, hone or share existing skills, volunteer or extend their social contacts, participation in the type of programming offered at the Center offers major benefits to the individual. Ongoing involvement in these types of activities is known to reduce the risk of disease and disability, improve memory, enhance mobility, and provide a social network that is a key factor in longevity and the ability to participate in and contribute to the culture and community.

Iowa Division of Latino Affairs

Address: 321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-281-7015
Contact: Melissa Esquivel-Interim Administrator, 515-281-7015
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: No.
Description:
The Iowa Division of Latino Affairs (IDLA) is a state agency that exists to address the needs and concerns of Iowa's Latino citizens. Since it was established in April1 1974 and officially commissioned by the legislature in 1990, the IDLA has been a division of the Department of Human Rights and serves as an advocate for Latinos in Iowa. The IDLA studies the changing needs and problems confronting Latinos in Iowa and recommends new programs, policies and constructive action to the governor and the general assembly. The areas addressed include employment, civil rights, children and families, economic development, health, education, the criminal justice system and immigration.

Johnson County Medical Examiner’s Department

Address: 913 S. Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-339-6197
Email: mhensch@co.johnson.ia.us
Contact: Mike Hensch-Administrator, 319-339-6197
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes
Description:
The Johnson County Medical Examiner Department investigates sudden, violent, suspicious, unattended and unexpected deaths. These deaths may be due to natural or violent causes. This field placement is appropriate for students who have a specific interest in end-of-life issues, particularly traumatic death and its impact on family systems. BSW students will be considered for this placement on a limited basis. First preference will be given to 2nd year MSW students. Requirements for the field placement: Taken or currently enrolled in Death and Dying: Issues of Loss across the Lifespan (042: 186). Interest in forensic investigations, Volunteer and/or work experience with a variety of populations, including those of different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic status, Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and grief work, Strong organization skills, Possesses strong attention to detail, Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical, funeral, and law enforcement professionals, Maturity and ability to emotionally and psychological handle a variety of death situations Sample of orientation and activities during field placement (this may vary depending on student experience):Complete provided training in blood borne pathogens and personal protective equipment, Spend time observing and learning about organ and tissue donation with the Iowa Donor Network, autopsy procedures with UIHC decedent care specialists, resident pathologists, and forensic pathologists, and funeral directors, Accompany medical examiner investigators to death scenes in family homes, hospitals, and other field locations. This involves gathering information about the decedent, family system, and factors that may have contributed to the death. Develop and implement program to provide information and support to families following a death that is investigated by the medical examiner’s department. Maintain this program during field placement Develop outreach program to better educate the community about the function of the medical examiner partment and when to involve them with a death, Conduct data analysis on annual statistics from the medical examiner department and distribute these to appropriate parties, Hours for field placement- Negotiable, but usually regular business hours on mutually agreed upon days of week. Must be available to be on call outside of regular business hours to observe and participate in death investigations.Dress Code: Professional and conservative in appearance. For safety reasons, students will be required to wear closed toed, low-heeled shoes and socks. Clothing must cover shoulders and legs (i.e. tank tops, shorts, capris, and skirts/dresses are not allowed). Shirts must have collars or high neck lines. Clothing must also allow for bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Medical needs: Students must provide documentation of having received the Hepatitis B immunization series.Other issues:Given the regular interaction with law enforcement, please discuss any criminal background issues during your interview.

Johnson County Public Health Community Health Program

Address: 855 South Dubuque Street, Suite 217, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-356-6040
Contact: Andy Weigel, LMSW, 319-688-5893
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Andy Weigel, LMSW and has supervised several social work practicum students for several years..
Description:
Johnson County Public Health provides leadership in promoting environmental, personal and public health through community based programs in health promotion, disease prevention, and assurance of access to primary care.

The student can work with the HIV/AIDS program or medical homes program.

The HIV/AIDS program provides the following services: 1) HIV and viral hepatitis counseling, testing, and referral; 2) HIV group and individual prevention counseling; and 3) outreach to connect at-risk people with HIV prevention services.

The goal of the medical homes program is to link uninsured and underinsured Johnson County residents with primary care providers and health-related services needed but not provided by clients’ primary care providers. Possible Duties of the Practicum Student:

Assist in the implementation of prevention services and outreach targeting gay and bisexual men, injection drug users, and other groups at higher risk for HIV.

• Help implement and evaluate overall program goals and objectives. Assist with HIV and viral hepatitis testing and counseling and referral activities. 
• Help the medical home coordinator implement the medical homes program including networking with referral sources.

Johnson County Social Services

Address: 855 S Dubuque St, Ste 202B, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-356-6090
Contact: Lynette Jacoby-Social Service Coordinator, 319-356-6090
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Under supervision of the Social Services Coordinator, provides support to Community Projects supported by Johnson County Social Services.

SCOPE OF WORK AVAILABLE:
Specific work to be determined through the interview and placement process.

Administrative:
Duties as assigned such as:
- Grant coordination, including reviewing of reports and reporting on progress to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Juvenile Justice Youth Development Program and Johnson County Decategorization Board;
- Administration of Focus on Youth Fund for families with a child with an emotional or behavioral disturbance
- Needs assessment, and strategic planning, and grant writing;
- Review funding requests to Johnson County Social Services and make recommendations

Program Coordination and Development
Duties as assigned such as:
- Assist in developing the Community Partnership to Protect Children local collaborative effort
- Assist in developing and implementing efforts to reduce the disproportionate minority contact of youth in the juvenile justice system
- Assist in coordinating the “You Earned it. Now Claim it!” Free Tax Help program
- Assist in developing a long-term financial stability program to help families move out of poverty

Direct Services to Individuals, Youth & Families
Duties as assigned such as:
- Work with afterschool programs in underserved areas of Johnson County.
- Co-facilitate Girls Circle group programming for at-risk teen girls
- Assist a local agency with the development of a youth-led documentary
- Provide General Assistance services to families living in poverty
- Provide support services to youth enrolled in an employment program

Special requirements: Must pass background investigation. Valid driver’s license and insurable under County liability coverage. Use of personal vehicle with applicable insurance coverage as prescribed by Iowa law or equivalent transportation.

None at this time.

None at this time.

Mental Health Clinic of Tama County

Address: 1309 S Broadway, Toledo, IA 52342
Phone: 641-484-5234
Contact: Patricia Kline-ACSW, LISW, Excecutive Director, 641-484-5234
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, BSW and MSW.
Description:
We are a small, rural mental health clinic and serve the residents of Tama County. Since we have no psychiatric hospital in the immediate area, all our work is done on an outpatient basis. We have the philosophy to provide all the services that are needed to keep people in their own homes and so work to prevent hospitalizations. The clinic has several services available, including outpatient therapy for individuals, couples, families and group therapy. We have two psychiatrists trained in adult and child psychiatry who are working at the clinic part-time. The clinic also has an active community support services and case management program for the chronically mentally ill. The clinic provides services to students and their families in the schools and also we go to see the elderly in the nursing homes. The clinic has an emergency 24 hour on call service. The clinic is within 45-70 miles of many of the large cities in Iowa (Iowa City, Des Moines, Ames, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids). The clinic is known for its friendly atmosphere and concern for the clientele.

Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA)

Address: 430 Southgate Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-351-4357
Contact: Fonda Frazier-MA, ACADC, Clinical Director, 319-351-4357
BSW: No.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Agency's purpose is to provide community-based assessment, treatment, and educational services for substance abuse and related problems regardless of ability to pay for services. Intake and assessments are provided for all persons seeking services at MECCA. The student will interview and formulate appraisal of potential substance abuse treatment needs, and participate in referral coordination and case management. The Outpatient-Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment is for current MECCA residents, and the student will participate in individual, group, and family counseling; treatment plan assessment and formulation; and related case management.
Also: Employee Assistance Program, 2570 Holiday Road, Suite 100, Coralville, IA 52241, 319-351-9072
Provides assessment, short term counseling and referral services to employees and family members of companies that have contracted with the Employee Assistance Program. Also participate in organizational consultation regarding employee performance problems.

Milestones Adult Health Center

Address: 1725 O Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Phone: 319-398-3647
Contact: Ann Fountain, 319-398-3647
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: No.
SW Staff: BSW.
Description:
Milestones Adult Day Health Center serves physically and psychologically challenged adults over the age of 18, with the primary mission being to keep participants independent and in the community. Milestones serves approximately 40 individuals daily, with space available for 60. A special care area for 16 individuals experiencing dementia is available. Milestones is a not for profit agency, a program of Aging Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Abbe Inc. Milestones is designed as a national demonstration site in changing the paradigm of long term care and adult day health services via holistic healing methodologies. Clinical experiences are available to undergraduate students. Both clinical and administrative experiences are available to graduate students. Milestones is an ideal setting for students wishing experiences with older adults, primary caregivers, and gerontological community support systems or administrative experience in long term care.

National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice- Des Moines or Sioux City

Address: 1200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-235-4661
Contact: Brad Richardson, 515-771-3589
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Since the late 1970's, the National Resource Center for Family centered Practice (NRC/FCP), located at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, has been promoting a family centered approach of service delivery through training, technical assistance, research/evaluation, and publications/informational services. The NRC currently also maintains offices in Sioux City and Des Moines. Center activities have supported government agencies, private and non-profit agencies, and community organizations and collaborations in their efforts to move toward a family centered service delivery model, both nationally and internationally. The NRC/FCP has developed a national reputation for innovative development of programs, research and evaluation, and information dissemination designed to meet the present and future needs of organizations and agencies. Current initiatives include: operation of the DMC Resource Center which focuses on reducing racial disparities, cultural competence, community collaboration, bridging child welfare, juvenile justice and education; family support, mediation, common family assessment across systems, early childhood education and related issues, operation of the Iowa Center for Research and Evaluation which focuses on research and evaluation of public health programs, evaluation of community social service initiatives and a wide variety of related training for administrators, staff, policy-makers and others working in the larger human service, law and public health fields.

Training and technical assistance is offered on a broad spectrum of pertinent topics, of interest to both community and government agencies. Over the past ten years, approximately 18,000 persons have been trained throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Technical assistance/training has been delivered in all 50 states, Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and Russia. The NRC/FCP also produces and disseminates a biannual newsletter, The Prevention Report that focuses on current topics in the area of family preservation and family support, including research and development, to a mailing list of approximately 20,000. Listings of training programs and technical assistance topics may be found in the general information packet. The National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice has earned a national reputation for the development and delivery of quality training programs for all levels of agency/organization staff, including paraprofessional as well as professionals. Participants in training have included: administrators, case managers, supervisors, community action workers, school personnel, Head Start workers, Public Health nurses, JOBS workers, and juvenile justice workers.

The NRC/FCP designs and conducts on-site training programs individualized for the contracting organization's unique needs. Prior to the agenda design, a thorough assessment of the organization's training needs, desired outcomes, and cultural and regional characteristics is conducted. Upon completion of the assessment, an agenda of the proposed training will be complied with the contracting agency. Trainers from the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice utilize a strengths based, solution oriented approach grounded in family systems theory. The goals of family centered practice reflected in training are: 1) empowering the family as a partner at all times; 2) increasing the family's skills/knowledge; and 3) reducing the family's dependency on the "system." Respect for the family system and cultural sensitivity are predominant themes throughout the training. While some theory is presented in all training, as a way of providing a common context and language, the focus of training is on practice skills development.

The NRC/FCP is staffed by 10 full-time and two part-time employees located in Iowa City, Des Moines and Sioux City with a consulting faculty of 25-30 skilled professionals located across the country. In addition, the NRC/FCP historically has worked with partner organizations (e.g., National Indian Child Welfare Association, Portland, OR). This consulting faculty allows the Center to match requests with the most appropriate consultant by culture/ethnicity, expertise, and region.

National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice- Iowa City

Address: 100 Oakdale Campus, W206 OH, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-4965
Contact: Miriam Landsman-Executive Director, 319-335-4934
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:

Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County

Address: P.O. Box 2491, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 319-358-0438
Contact: Diane Dingbaum, 319-358-0438
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Our family-centered and community-based approach provides a long-term commitment to improving the quality of life for families in the neighborhoods we serve. By offering a consistent and stable neighborhood presence, we are able to provide a balanced mixture of programs and activities that build community, teach new skills and provide advocacy and support for families. This balance also allows us to facilitate relationships between families and offers the necessary support before a crisis erupts. Each program or service creates a layer that is individually important, but collectively creates a context that allows families to enhance their quality of life and achieve a sustainable level of self-sufficiency and success.

Select Program Offerings

Child Development
- Infant, toddler and preschool classrooms
- Summer kindergarten readiness program: PREP (Preschoolers Reaching Educational Potential)
- Parent support for families with young children
- Even Start Literacy Program for children birth to 7 years

Family Development
- Parenting Classes
- English Language Learning Classes
- Adult Basic Education Classes
- Employment Skills Classes
- New Mom Support Group

Youth Development
- Afterschool Programs
- Summer Day Camps
- Teen Groups
- Music Enrichment Classes
- Parent Support for Families with School-Age Children

Community Development
- Summer Lunch Program
- Broadway Revitalization Project
- Neighborhood Advisory Councils
- Family Nights
- Special Community Building Events

North Liberty Community Food and Clothing Pantry

Address: 85 N Jones Blvd, North Liberty, IA 52317
Phone: 319-626-2711
Contact: Tina DuBois-LMSW, 319-626-2711
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: LMSW, MSW.
Description:
The pantry is an outreach ministry of the North Liberty First United Methodist Church which serves North Liberty and the surrounding area by making free food and clothing available to anyone in need. Distribution is done from a center located north of the church, which is open a total of 12 hours during three days each week (Tuesday 10-12 and 3-6, Thursday 10-12 and 3-6, Saturday 10-12). The center has over 300 visits a month. We have 60-80 volunteers from the church and the general community. The pantry has one paid staff person who is a half-time Pantry Coordinator. A practicum student with the pantry would have a number of opportunities to engage in client contact, community organizing and program development. While the specific tasks would be determined by the interests and abilities of the student, in consultation with the pantry coordinator and the practicum instructor, possibilities include: Direct client contact with families using the pantry, Routine tasks in support of the pantry (e.g. gathering and organizing food and clothing), Volunteer recruitment, training, and scheduling, Organization of community education and support activities (e.g. food drives, soliciting service group involvement) Grant development and writing. Work hours would be flexible, depending on the needs of the student and availability of the coordinator but would require at least one Tuesday or Thursday uring normal pantry shifts each week. The student should be able to work independently and complete activities with limited supervision.

Oaknoll Retirement Residence

Address: 1 Oaknoll Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-351-1720
Contact: Ann Drobot-LMSW, Social Work Department Coordinator, 319-887-5263
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: LMSW.
Description:
Oaknoll is a non-profit retirement community providing LifeCare to residents 62 years of age and older. The role of the social worker is to provide direct social services to residents at all levels of care as well as their family members. Oaknoll participates in the Practicum Partnership Program with the School of Social Work.

Pentacrest, Inc. Pathways Adult Day Health Center

Address: 817 Pepperwood Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-339-6162
Contact: Brittany Black-BSW, 319-339-6162
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: No.
SW Staff: Yes, BSW.
Description:
Pathways Adult Day Health Center serves physically and psychologically challenged adults over the age of 18, with the primary mission being to keep participants independent and in the community. Pathways is a sister program of Milestones Adult Day Health Center in Cedar Rapids and is a replication site of a national demonstration project. Pathways serves approximately 40-42 individuals daily, with space available for 46. Pathways is a not for profit agency, a program of Pentacrest, Inc., a subsidiary of Abbe Inc. Clinical experiences are available to undergraduate students. Pathways is an ideal setting for students wishing experiences with older adults, primary caregivers and gerontological community support

** This placement is only available on a halftime basis for students who want to set up a split practicum at Pathways and another site.

Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.

Address: 905 Franklin St, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: 319-272-4300
Contact: Jennifer Lightbody-Executive Director
BSW: -
Foundation: No.
Advanced: No.
SW Staff: Yes, BSW.
Description:
Will not be able to host students for 2009-2010.
Comprehensive primary health care to medically underserved in Cedar Valley area.

Poweshiek County Mental Health Center

Address: 200 4th Ave W, Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: 641-236-6137
Contact: Brandon Davis-PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Executive Director, 641-236-6137
BSW: No.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Services include: Individual counseling, couple counseling, parent-child counseling, family therapy, group therapy, support groups, psychological testing and evaluation, psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring, services to persons discharged from hospitals and to their families, consultation with other professional agencies and individuals in the community, community education on topics related to mental health, and clubhouse services for the chronically ill. Also a contact with Grinnell College to counsel with students.
Also a contact with Grinnell College to counsel with students.

None at this time.

Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)

Address: 320 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-335-6050
Contact: Karla Miller-Executive Director, 319-335-6050
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, Karla has LISW.
Description:
RVAP is a comprehensive sexual assault services center. We offer a 24-hour crisis line, in-person advocacy, individual and group counseling. We also have an active education outreach program. The candidate will likely gain experience in all aspects of the program, including staffing the 24-hour Rape Crisis Line, assisting with educational programming, and receiving an overview of agency administration.

Training:
Candidate must complete RVAP advocate training (offered three times per year). This training is 32 hours, conducted over six evenings and two Saturdays. Additionally, RVAP may send the candidate for additional certification training through the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault. This is a 40 hour training usually held in Des Moines.

Duties - Minimum Requirements:
- Complete RVAP training
- Be assigned crisis line coverage and in-person medical and legal advocacy duties
- Attend weekly staff meetings and case management
- Maintain time records and client contact information
- Assist with general office and program activities (this is an expectation of all staff)

Possible Areas of Emphasis:
- Educational programming
- Grant writing
- Volunteer management and training
- Spanish outreach
- Rural outreach
- Web content development
- Initiative to address sexual assault of women 50+
- Possible group co-facilitation

Schedule:
Usually weekdays between 9-5 with some evenings and weekends (on call shifts)

Supervision:
Provided by the Assistant Director and Executive Director

Sedlacek Treatment Center

Address: 5975 Rockwell Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: 319-398-6030
Contact: Shawn Stepp-Program Director, 319-398-6226
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes
Description:
This practicum is open to lst year MSW, Advanced MSW, or BSW. The agency's purpose is to provide a comprehensive substance abuse treatment center for medical detoxification,chemical abuse/dependency treatment, and aftercare suport for the chemically dependent person and his/her significant others.Outpatient programs for adults and adolescents focus on group and individual counseling, increased self-esteem, and education. The family program is for family members and significant others of the patient. Therapy sessions address chemical dependency and family issues. Learning opportunities: clinical social work skills; individual, group and family therapy; knowledge of chemical dependency as an illness/interdisciplinary team approach to therapy. In addition, we provide services to those who have both a chemical dependency diagnosis and mental health issues.

Shelter House

Address: 429 Southgate Ave. Iowa City IA 52240
Phone: 319-338-5416
Contact:Phoebe Trepp – Director of Program Development, 319-338-5416 ext. 240phoebetrepp@shelterhouseiowa.org
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes
Description:
This practicum is open to 1st year MSW, Advanced MSW, or BSW students. The mission of Shelter House is to provide shelter, basic and transitional resources, while encouraging self-sufficiency, to any person in our community who is homeless. Shelter House offers housing, meals, and access to basic services such as showers, laundry, and donations to all of our clients. Case managers work one-on-one with each client to reach individual goals related to employment, income, housing, health, education, etc.  Another Shelter House program, the Fairweather Lodge is a permanent housing opportunity for adults with chronic mental illness.   
Shelter House has several programs that fit with a practicum experience, with various levels of client interaction, program development, and service delivery.  Students interested in learning more about practicum opportunities at Shelter House are encouraged to contact us so we can discuss how our programming needs align with individual career and academic interests. 

• (BSW/MSW) Job Club and Family Services Facilitator
• Shelter House offers a job club for shelter residents several times per week.  The job club is focused on looking for job openings, completing application materials (applications, resumes, and cover letters) and building interview and employment related skills.  The job club facilitator runs these sessions and works directly with clients on their job application materials and computer skills. 
• Shelter House works with a wide range of clients including families with children.  Separate living space is available for families, and the family service facilitator would work with Shelter House volunteers to establish and operate activities for families and children.
• The position responsibilities vary depending on the level of training, education, and experience of the student, as well as the current needs of Shelter House clients.  The role may require development of new materials, coordinating volunteers to assist in service delivery, scheduling, and creating curriculum.  Some time may be spent in the reception area responding to client inquires.

• (MSW) Case Manager
• The Shelter House case managers work one-on-one with all residential clients who stay at Shelter House.  Each case manager can continue to work with clients up to 6 months after the client has established housing.  An MSW student case manager will work with the team of Shelter House case managers to offer case management to clients who have left shelter but are still in need of support services.
• An MSW case manager would potentially also work with some current residents, depending on client and program needs at the time.
• Student case managers must be able to work at Shelter House longer than one semester in order to establish more consistent relationships with clients and staff.  
• The case manager position involves documentation and reporting requirements including case notes and client record keeping.
• Case management students would receive thorough training prior to performing the required duties.

• (MSW) Lodge Coordinator
• In summer 2011 Shelter House is launching a housing and employment program for adults with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness, called the Fairweather Lodge.  The program consists of several months of training in basic living skills, medication education and compliance, and vocational training connected with direct employment.  After graduating from the training program, clients move to the Fairweather Lodge, which is a permanent housing option operated by Shelter House.  The student lodge coordinator will assist in many aspects of the program, from training curriculum delivery, to group meetings, to job site training and supervision. 
• Hours for the position are negotiable but likely will consist of hours outside of normal business hours.
• A student lodge coordinator would have extensive interaction with multiple clients, all of whom have SPMI and are either currently homeless or were homeless in the recent past.
• As this is a new program, aspects of the position will likely shift and adjust as the program continues to be implemented.  There is the potential for a student lodge coordinator to be involved with more of the development of the program, which could include things like networking with other service providers, connecting clients to psychiatric care, assisting with research coordination, developing new employment opportunities, etc.

St. Luke's Child Protection Center

Address: 1095 N Center Point Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Phone: 319-369-7980
Contact: Julie Kelly-Supervisor
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: LMSW, LISW.
Description:
Medical and Psychosocial evaluation of suspected victims of child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, children exposed to illegal drugs, and child witnesses to violence. Child Abuse Prevention programming.

St. Luke's Counseling Center

Address: 1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Phone: 319-369-7952
Contact: Kent Jackson-Director of Children's Specialty Services, 319-369-8356
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
The Family Counseling Center is a separate department within the Behavioral Health of St. Luke's Hospital. The therapists hold either a Master's or a Ph.D. degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, or Psychology. All are licensed in their respective professions.
Interns are asked to work with inpatient populationsâ€"children, adolescents and adults. Individual therapy and facilitating groups. Since these are patients with difficult issues and multiple problems, we prefer interns with some previous experience.

St. Luke's Medical Social Services

Address: 1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Phone: 319-369-7305
Contact: Doralyn Benson-MSW, LISW, Manager Social Services, 319-369-7305
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, LMSW, LISW, and LBSW.
Description:
PLEASE CHOOSE US:
if you have an interest in Hospital Social Work and like interdisciplinary teamwork.
if you like keeping busy/juggling multiple cases at once.
if you are comfortable with computers.
if you want to use communication and counseling skills in alleviating pragmatic, "concrete" problems.
if you're looking for a practicum that closely resembles a social work job in the "real world."
if you are comfortable with "learning by doing."
if dealing with controversial issues is a welcome challenge.
if you enjoy being exposed to a variety of work styles and philosophies.

PLEASE DO NOT CHOOSE US:
if you're looking for a place to do psychotherapy.
if you're looking for a "laid back" practicum.
if you prefer mostly "learning by observing."
if you are uncomfortable with a team of social workers supervising and evaluating you.

Hours: Negotiated: 4 or 5 days, 24-40 hours, per week. The main office is open 8:00 - 4:30, Monday through Friday.
Lunch: Up to $4.00 worth provided at the hospital cafeteria each work day--30-minute break.
Dress Code: Somewhat conservative, professional-looking ("Friday Jeans and T-shirt Day"
would not work here).
Smoking Policy: No smoking anywhere on campus, in the building or outside.
Health Physical: None needed. If any health problem should interfere in your ability to work as expected, we need to be notified as soon as possible. A brief health screening and TB test is done with every intern, no charge.
Criminal Background Check: This is done for every intern, no charge.
Evaluation: Formally, according to your school's guidelines. Informally, during the semester by you and the staff here.

SOCIAL WORK INTERN'S PROPOSED SCHEDULE
("The only constant is change.") *

WEEKS ONE AND TWO
Orientation/Medical: Learn computer software, phones, pagers, fax, documentation and, oh, yes, basic hospital social work on 5 East General Medicine

WEEKS THREE AND FOUR
Medical-Surgical: One of several medical, surgical, and post-acute nursing floors.

WEEKS FIVE AND SIX
Psych I: 3 East (Child/Adolescent), 2 East (General), or 1 West (Older Adult)

WEEKS SEVEN AND EIGHT
Psych II: 3 East (Child/Adolescent), 2 East (General), or 1 West (Older Adult)
We will try to accommodate the intern's choice of the one area she or he would like to stay on, to complete the semester.

TWO-SEMESTER PRACTICUMS
Usually a semester of rotations followed by a semester of staying with one assignment.

Volunteer Orientation: One morning, one time.
Title 19 Specialists: One hour.
Job Shadowing: Administration, Long-term care, Hospice, other hospital-based disciplines
(as opportunities arise).
Road Trips: To area care facilities, agencies, etc. (as the schedule allows)
* The schedule could change for many reasonsâ€"and change is OK!

Successful Living

Address: 2406 Towncrest Drive Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-358-6800
Contact: Roger Goedken-Executive Director, 319-356-0947 x103
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, MSW and BSW.
Description:
Successful Living provides supported community living services to our community. We operate three transitional housing facilities for persons with mental illness and provide counseling services. We seek to empower our clients to set goals, learn skills and develop abilities that allow them to live at a level of independence and responsibility that they have a part in determining.

Table to Table

Address: 20 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-337-3400
Contact: Bob Andrlik-Executive Director, 319-337-3400
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: No.
Description:
The mission of Table to Table is to keep wholesome food from going to waste by collecting it from donors and distributing to the hungry, homeless and at-risk population via the agencies that serve them. The range of experiences practicum students can anticipate having include administration of a non-profit agency; grant writing; inter-agency relations; compliance issues associated with grant monies; and, overall day-to-day operations.

Tanager Place

Address: 2309 C Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-365-9164
Contact: Kathy Krantz-Human Resources, 319-365-9164
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
The mission of Tanager Place is to successfully serve children and families challenged by social and psychological needs. The goal of all programs at Tanager Place is to assure the development and fulfillment of each child's potential. Treatment focuses on strength rather than deficit, emphasizing positive self-image and mastery of the basic skills needed to become a productive, caring adult. Our Programs & Services include:
Camp Tanager
Community Based Services
Expressive Arts
Intermediate Care Facility for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR)
Intensive Treatment Foster Care
Mental Health Clinic
Tanager Place School
Treatment Center (PMIC)
For more information you can visit the website at www.tanagerplace.org

University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development

Address: 100 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-353-6900
Contact: Mary Corbin-Director, 319-353-6124
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
The mission of the Social Work Department is to participate in the interdisciplinary process of evaluating; diagnosing and treating children and adults with know n or suspected developmental disabilities or chronic health impairments. As a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team, social work staff provided comprehensive psychosocial assessments for all new patients and there families. Social worker then assist patients and famines in accessing available and appropriate community services and family support programs receive a stipend. A health care benefits specialist assists patients and families in applying for various government entitlement programs such as Medicaid and Home and Community Based Waivers. Many children are referred for assessment of behavioral health or educational concerns. In collaboration with Child Health Specialty Clinics, Iowa's Title V program for children with special health care needs we offer clinical and leadership development training through the federally funded Iowa Leadership Training in Neurodevelopment Disabilities, ILEND Program. The ILEND Social Work Trainee does receive a stipend This opportunity is for MSW advanced practicum students. Learning opportunities include: behavioral health, child development, child welfare, the special education and related service delivery system; specific disabilities, funding issues, residential and vocational programming; awareness of state and national resources; case management; working with families.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC)

Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52241
Phone: 319-356-2207
Contact: The School of Social Work is provided a list of specific instructors. Please check with the Field Director, Lily French, for specific contact information each semester.
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Practicums are available in several areas of the UIHC. A current list of field instructors and their departments is available each semester through Lily French in the Office of Field Education, School of Social Work. All students enrolled for practicum at University Hospitals will be assessed a fee of $100 for a criminal background check. The fee will be charged to each student's University bill via the School of Social Work. Students must also complete a mandatory health screening and tuberculosis screening which is not covered by the practicum agency.

*Depending on the availability of instructors, can accommodate ~ 10 students at a time.

United Action for Youth (UAY)

Address: 410 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-358-9406
Contact: Kim Hanrahan-Youth Development & Volunteer Coordinator, 319-358-9406 x604
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
UAY is a non-profit agency that serves adolescents and their families. UAY offers many different programs and outreach services. Practicum students have a variety of choice in which programs they are involved with. Some programs offered are: individual and group adolescent counseling, family counseling, a teen parent program that includes individual and group work for the teen parents and developmental programs for their children. UAY has an arts & music based drop-in center located on the east side of downtown, outreach programs in West Liberty, working with Latino/a youth, and in the Iowa City schools.

United Way of East Central Iowa

Address: 1030 5th Ave SE #100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: 319-398-5372
Contact: Eugenia Vavra, MSW, LMSW, Community Impact Associate, 319-398-5372 x33
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes, 3 staff have LMSWs.
Description:
This practicum placement is open to both BASW and MSW students. The United Way of East Central Iowa provides undergraduate and graduate social work internship opportunities throughout the organization in fund raising, allocations and agency relations, planning and community problem solving, marketing and communications, research and strategic planning. Interns are exposed to a variety of social work modalities including community organization and planning, policy development, information and referral services, and the staffing of volunteer committees. Interaction with both public sector and voluntary sector human service organizations, as well as with the corporate sector, provides interns broad exposure to a variety of issues and opportunities for service and career.

United Way of Johnson County

Address: 1150 5th St, Ste 290, Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: 319-338-7823
Contact: Patti Fields-Director of Community Impact, 319-338-7823
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: We do not have any staff that are currently licensed in social work, we do have staff with social work training..
Description:
The United Way of Johnson raises about 1.72 million dollars annually and distributes that money to 40 health and human service agencies in the Johnson County area. The experience would involve: 1. On-site visits to each agency; 2. Review of programmatic, fiscal, and administrative information submitted by each agency; 3. Participation in annual Joint Budget Hearings (held jointly with Johnson County Board of Supervisors, and the Cities of Coralville and Iowa City); 4.Development of recommendations to United Way Board on how the money raised should be distributed among the 40 agencies; 5. Development of mendations for agencies regarding any programmatic or management areas that need to be improved.
This experience would be excellent for any student interested in a career in health and human service agency management.                                     

The University of Iowa Upward Bound Project

Address: 22 Phillips Hall, Iowa City, IA 52240    
Phone: 319-335-6708
Contact: Dana Thomann (Project Director) or Nikki Rawson (Counseling Specialist) 
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff:Yes, MSW
Description:
Upward Bound is a federally funded TRiO program sponsored by The University of Iowa and the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is “to generate in participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education.” Participants include high school students with the academic potential to succeed in postsecondary education who are from low-income backgrounds and/or will be first-generation college graduates. The University of Iowa’s Upward Bound Project serves students from the following high schools: Columbus Community, Davenport Community, Muscatine, and West Liberty. The Project has one of the most diverse participant representations in the state of Iowa. The practicum may include one of the following projects based on the successful applicant’s skills and interest:

• Building an alumni network. Upward Bound has been on The University of Iowa campus since the 1960s; however, an alumni network is non-existent. This project would involve going through archived student participant lists, making contacts, and setting up an annual event for alumni and current participants to gather. 
• Outreach to parents/guardians of Project participants. Upward Bound understands the importance of parent/guardian involvement in students’ success. This project would involve reaching out to parents/guardians to increase parent/guardian involvement in the Upward Bound Project, as well as increasing staff’s involvement with parents.
• Meeting individually with participants who are in need of academic improvement. Upward Bound is implementing a new tracking system for academic progress. This project would be diagnosing students’ need(s) for improvement (barriers to success such as family situations, social and emotional needs), creating an improvement plan, and following up via conference to ensure success. Evaluation of the pilot program will be essential to determine its efficacy.
• Traveling and instructing Upward Bound participants at target sites.  Conducting after-school meetings using curriculum created by the academic specialist for Upward Bound. This may also entail creating lessons for the meetings.
• Creating a life skills curriculum. Each summer, rising sophomore students partake in a seminar called “Life Skills.” The course is five-weeks long and meets for two-hours. The life skills curriculum could include lessons on anti-bullying, diversity, social skills, etc.
• Conducting research on best practices for educating low-income and/or first-generation students. Upward Bound is always seeking new ways to better their programming and efficacy. This project would include researching, and helping the Upward Bound specialists integrate best practices into their work with low-income and/or first-generation high school students. 

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Address: 601 Hwy 6 W, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-338-0581
Contact: Connie Holmes Team Leader for Mental Health Intensive Case Management, 319-430-1176
BSW: No.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
The VA Medical Center in Iowa City is a 121-bed, tertiary care, teaching hospital and research facility offering a full range of medical, surgical, neurological, and psychiatric services. Social Work staff provides discharge planning services, psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals to community agencies. Social Work services are also provided to a large and varied outpatient population. The VA Medical Center serves the veteran population of eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Patients treated present with a significantly higher proportion of social problems than the general population, thus students are presented with a variety of learning opportunities. These include health care planning with the veteran and family, interdisciplinary team work, assessment and treatment planning, outreach and case management to homeless veterans, patient and family counseling, group treatment, alcohol and substance abuse intervention, and crisis intervention, and much more.

Waypoint Services for Women, Children, and Families

Address: 318 Fifth St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-365-1458
Contact: Barbara Ruppel-MSW, LISW, Assistant Executive Director, 319-365-1458
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: Yes.
Advanced: Yes.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program Practicum Opportunities
Shelter Advocate: This opportunity will allow you to work directly with the women that our Domestic Violence Shelter serves. You will have the opportunity to answer the crisis lines, transport guests, provide referrals and information to guests, facilitate emergency intakes, and provide one-on-one peer counseling. Support Group Facilitator: Support groups are an excellent source of empowerment for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. You will have the opportunity co-facilitate an already existing support group or plan and facilitate a new group. Child Advocate: This opportunity will allow you to work with our Child Advocate to plan field trips, play board games, make crafts, provide homework help, facilitate a support group, provide counseling etc. Medical Advocate: Medical Advocates provide support to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors while they go through a medical exam. Legal System Advocate: Legal system Advocates provide support to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors while they report the assault to the police and attend court apointments. Additional opportunities include: Special Events: You are invited to assist in planning and participating in all special events. Special events in the DV/SA program may include: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Months, other awareness raising events, holiday dinners and parties in shelter, fundraising activities, and other collaborative efforts.Community Education: You are invited to assist in planning and facilitating community education events. These can include: speaking engagements for schools and civic/professional groups, booths at health fairs and community trainings.Meetings: As a member of our team you will be included in all team meetings and events. There will also be opportunities for you to attend meetings within the community i.e. Hope meeting, SART meeting, coalition meetings. Madge Phillips Center for Homeless Women and Children Practicum Opportunities: Program Assistant/Case Manager: This opportunity will allow students to work directly with the women that our Shelter serves. When a student has a practicum at the Shelter, they learn all the same tasks that staff perform.The Program Assistant/Case Manager learns the program basics and information. They interact with clients in developing their individual case plan. Women who enter the shelter are asked to make a plan for their program. The average length of stay is six weeks. Direct work is done with the women and their children during their stay. Staff provides counseling, encouragement and gentle redirection. All services are confidential.
This opportunity will provide an excellent student learning opportunity. The staff at the Shelter answer phones provides information, do intakes, take in and sort donations of food, personal hygiene items and clothing. They explain MPC policies to client and answering questions related to their stay.
The Shelter is the only shelter in Cedar Rapids which has a day time program so that women in the community who need a place to go, have shelter during the day. They also can come for a free hot lunch, to do laundry in the machines there, to use a telephone for local calls, to read a daily newspaper, to get food, clothing, or personal hygiene items and to socialize with other women. The Shelter also offers free seminars and staff assist with that. The Shelter has a Child Advocate, and students should be available to help with the children as needed.
Shelter staff is responsible for paperwork, case notes and case planning. They help clients with paperwork for other applications. They do coaching on how to handle difficult situations that clients encounter. They assist with referrals for longer term housing and so on. They also assist when women move in and out with readying rooms. They assist with some general housekeeping, but clients also help with that.

*All students/volunteers are required to complete our 32-hour Advocate Training as required by Iowa Code Chapter 915.20. Upon completion of the training, you will be able to perform the following duties.

West Liberty Retirement Community

Address: 1000 N. Miller, West Liberty, Iowa 52776
Phone: 319-365-1458
Contact: Shelly Wicks-Administrator, 319-627-4775
BSW: -
Foundation: -
Advanced: -
SW Staff: -
Description:
Not taking students 2009-2010 but recontact in future
West Liberty Retirement Community, Inc. is a community owned not for profit continuum of care that offers a wide variety of experiences for social work students to develop their clinical skills in geriatric social work. The community consists of Simpson Memorial Home--a 65 bed nursing facility, providing skilled and intermediate care; nine assisted living apartments; and Heath Manor--24 independent apartments. The community serves approximately 100 elders and their families from West Liberty and surrounding areas, and is located approximately 15 miles east of Iowa City.

Practicum students have opportunities to develop their clinical skills, seeking to enhance each resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Responsibilities and activities of the social service department include: (1) Involvement in the admission process--assisting residents in adjustment to facility, orienting to routines and schedules, reviewing policies and procedures, psychosocial history and assessment, mental status questionnaire and geriatric depression scale; (2) Ensuring the maintenance of resident's rights, advocacy; (3) Providing counseling and emotional support to residents and their families, also through facilitating a family support group; (4) Information and referral to community resources; (5) Care plan process--being an active member of the interdisciplinary team, performing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, facilitating and documenting care plan conferences with team and families, entering assessment data into the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment tool; (6) Activities--assisting activity director with occasional set up, new ideas for activities, encoring residents to attend to enhance psychosocial well-being; (7) Volunteer program--coordinating volunteer support, recruiting new volunteers, and maintaining community's visibility in West Liberty; (8) For apartment residents--assessing care needs as they change, assisting residents in adjustment to new plans of care educational programs (coping, grief, advance directives).

If you are looking for an exciting, fast-paced, flexible, and diverse learning experience with older adults and their families, then West Liberty Retirement Community is the placement for you!

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- Patient & Family Services

Address: 3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
Contact: Stacey Smith-Director Case Management, 319-272-5457
Phone: 319-272-5457
BSW: Yes.
Foundation: No.
Advanced: No.
SW Staff: Yes.
Description:
Our department placement is open to undergraduates only. Opportunities exist for students to practice in a variety of clinical areas including: critical care, intermediate care, medical, surgical, oncology, psychiatry, renal dialysis, maternal/child health and skilled nursing.

* Spring semester only

Women's Resource and Action Center (UI)

Address: 130 N. Madison, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-1486
Contact: Linda Stewart Kroon
Field: Macro social work
Description:
The Center's mission is to foster women's individual empowerment and systemic solutions to all forms of oppression. Informed by intersectional feminist critical analysis, the Center leads and collaborates on projects that serve UI students, staff, faculty, and the greater community. Major areas of work for the Center currently include: gender and sexual violence prevention using bystander intervention modalities; diversity and anti-oppression initiatives, including intentional dialogues across difference; leadership development for women; and teaching and implementing effective strategies and skills for positive social change. Learning opportunities include; project planning, implementation and assessment; practicing cultural competence; facilitating support or discussion groups; implementing development strategies (special events, direct mail appeals, annual campaigns, workplace giving federations, grant writing, endowment campaign); training and supervising volunteers; implementing organizing and social change strategies; working collaboratively within an empowering, mixed-gender setting with staff, volunteers, and other interns.

None at this time.

None at this time.

None at this time.