Social Work
Social Work
2016-2017 Interns
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Mei-Fun Huang & Crystal Villegas
Loma Linda Adult Day Services | Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda Adult Day Services | Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda University's Community Based Adult + Services (CBAS) is a licensed day health program that provides services to adults with chronic medical, cognitive, or mental health conditions and/or disabilities that are at risk of needing institutional care. The primary objectives of the program are to restore or maintain optimal capacity for self-care to frail elderly persons or adults with disabilities and delay or prevent inappropriate or personally undesirable institutionalization. As interns, Mei-Fung and Crystal help to monitor and assess clients at the agency; engage with clientele through meaningful activities such as crafts, games, and music; and provide community resources to clients and their families.
Angela Chavez
Office of Cultural Competence and Ethnic Services (OCCES) | San Bernardino County Department of Behavior Health (DBH)
Office of Cultural Competence and Ethnic Services (OCCES) | San Bernardino County Department of Behavior Health (DBH)
The OCCES is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring cultural competency throughout all levels of the Department of Behavior Health in San Bernardino County. Services provided by OCCES include: multicultural education and training, coordination of language services such as translation and interpretation, assistance and consultation in the development of linguistically, and culturally appropriate, recovery oriented services. As in intern, Angela's role and responsibilities include: assisting with trainings to medical staff, DBH employees, and community service providers; data collection, evaluation, and reporting of demographic and other relevant information for compliance purposes; and public relations efforts with consumers, providers, community stakeholders, employees, and others.
Jessica Romo & Stephanie Guix
TEAM House Consumer Clubhouse | County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health
TEAM House Consumer Clubhouse | County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health
San Bernardino County's Clubhouse program provides peer support for people 18 years and older who with live mental health challenges. Consumers run various work groups with topics such as clerical skills, nutrition/ cooking classes, social activities, education, and job training. The main objectives of the Clubhouse Program includes assisting consumers in making their own choices, re-integrating them into the community as contributing members, and achieving a satisfying and fulfilling life. As interns, Jessica and Stephanie help provide informal counseling, facilitate support groups, teach psycho-educational courses, and assist with vocational training and clubhouse projects.
Kimberly Senee
Juvenile Court | Riverside County Public Defender's Office
Juvenile Court | Riverside County Public Defender's Office
The Juvenile Court is a division of the Riverside Superior Court handling both dependency and delinquency matters. As an intern, Kim is currently working with youth who are involved with the Delinquency Court. In this court, proceedings involve children under the age of 18 alleged to have committed a delinquent act, which would be a crime if committed by an adult. Kim's primary duties include meeting with the youth to assess their bio-psycho-social needs. She consults with the youth's attorneys, provides a summary of her assessments, and suggests topics and/or services for future meetings to best meet the needs of the youth served. Additionally, she works with youth who have fulfilled terms and conditions of probation and are exiting the delinquency system.
Michelle Alvarez & Flavia Macias
Community Services Program | La Sierra University Church (LSUC)
Community Services Program | La Sierra University Church (LSUC)
The La Sierra UniversityC Community Services Program is a weekly food bank providing support services for those in the 92505 zip code. BSW interns work with pastors, the finance director, and the community services volunteers who administer the program. As social work interns, Flavia and Michelle assist with the community service project and look for ways to expand it. They meet with community members coming to the food bank or church office who have needs greater than food and clothing, and work to find resources to assist them.
Chenoalani Davis
The Wiley Center
The Wiley Center
This center provides autism interventions, mental health services, and various therapies for children and their families in the Inland Empire. Interns at the Wylie Center are involved in a variety of social work duties on the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Chenoalani is currently working primarily on macro level projects. Her time is focused on community outreach, event planning, and possible fund raising opportunities for the agency.
Angela Johnson
Office of Student Life | La Sierra University
Office of Student Life | La Sierra University
The internship in the Office of Student Life provides support for the Dean of Student's office. As an intern, Angela will conduct research on behalf of the Division of Student Life, assist with program evaluation, develop a list of relevant community resources, review policies, and provide case management services on behalf of the Dean of Student's office to students needing extra support and resources. Angela will also collaborate with the Counseling Center on behalf of the Dean of Student's office where appropriate.
Eleanor Silva
Koinonia Family Services
Koinonia Family Services
Koinonia Family Services is a foster and adoption agency that specializes in providing programs and services that are designed to address the special challenges faced by abused and neglected children. Agency services include therapeutic foster care, adoption, day treatment, medically fragile foster care, residential group homes for chemically dependent adolescents and post adoption supportive services. As a BSW intern, Eleanor assists social workers in ensuring the safety of children and supporting foster families and families who are working on reunification.
Melanie Harris
La Sierra Academy
La Sierra Academy
La Sierra Academy is a TK-12 Christian School in Riverside, CA. The counselor's office provides assistance for students with their academic, behavioral, mental, and/or emotional success. As an intern at the academy, Melanie will be working alongside the school counselor serving the needs of students in elementary, junior high, and high school. In addition, Melanie will be assisting the school with annual events that strive to help students gain more knowledge about potential careers and college readiness. She will also participate in a project that will help students locate community service opportunities.
Marquita Grattan
Path of Life Ministries
Path of Life Ministries
Path of Life Ministries is a non-profit organization (501c3) based in the City of Riverside, CA. They are committed to serving the greater Riverside homeless population and the poor with the goal to rescue, restore, and rebuild lives. Through community collaboration they contribute to a holistic, community-based solution that improves the local social, economic, and spiritual health of Riverside County. As an intern, Marquita works with the Behavioral Health Services provided by the agency, providing case management services, group facilitation, and support services to families and individuals accessing the services of the agency.
Eulah Filio
Palliative Care Unit | Parkview Community Hospital
Palliative Care Unit | Parkview Community Hospital
Parkview Community Hospital is a local medical center in Riverside serving the needs of the Inland Empire. Interns are assigned to the Palliative Care Unit that specializes in medical care for patients with serious diagnosis. The Palliative Care program focuses primarily on providing patients relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of their diagnosis. As an intern, Eulah collaborates with a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and a chaplain to provide additional support, and help to ensure that patients will have a more comfortable, relaxed treatment during their admittance at the hospital.
She conducts bio-psycho-social assessments, participates in interdisciplinary meetings, and provides support for patients and their families.
Aimee Jones
The Family Justice Center | District Attorney's Office | Riverside County Division of Victim Services
The Family Justice Center | District Attorney's Office | Riverside County Division of Victim Services
The Family Justice Center provides the following direct services for victims and witnesses of crime: crisis intervention, emergency assistance, resource and referral counseling, orientation to the criminal justice system, court support, case support, case status, case disposition information, and technical assistance from the Victims of Crime Compensation Programs. The mission of the Family Justice Center is to minimize the impact of the criminal justice system upon the lives of victim's witnesses and their families. As an intern, Aimee serves as an advocate by helping victims overcome the effects of crime and guides them through the criminal justice process.
Larcenia McDaniel & Sarah Martin
Children's Treatment Services | Riverside County Department of Mental Health
Children's Treatment Services | Riverside County Department of Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health serves a wide variety of clients whose lives are impacted by some form of mental illness. At this specific clinic, clients range from very young children to those approaching young adulthood. As BSW interns, Sarah and Larcenia work with clients and their parents by co-facilitating psycho-educational groups with a licensed clinician. They also have the opportunity to learn about different strategies for individual therapy. The goal of their services is to provide treatment and to assist clients in developing better communication/coping skills that can enhance their quality of life.
Laura Castellanos Martin
United Way Family Support Service (FSS)
United Way Family Support Service (FSS)
United Way Family Support Services serves victims of domestic violence in Corona and the surrounding areas. FSS focuses on providing crisis intervention, needs assessment, psycho-education, advocacy, and community referrals to individuals and families who have been adversely affected by intimate partner and child abuse. As in intern, Laura assists in advocating for women, men, and children to help break the family system of violence. She also helps minimize potential language barriers for clients by assisting in translation services for Spanish speakers.
Felicia Galindo & Mayra Melgoza
Parent Enrichment Program | Jurupa Unified School District
Parent Enrichment Program | Jurupa Unified School District
The Parent Enrichment Program utilizes the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHIP). Felicia and Mayra serve as Home Visitors in this home-based non-directive, non-didactic approach utilizing modeling behaviors for parents. PICO is committed to providing families with resources to build positive parent-child relationships. Twice a week the interns visit with each child served who is between the ages of 16 months to 4 years of age and introduce Verbal Interaction Stimulus Materials (VISMs). VISMs are meant to increase early child literacy, which prepares the child for preschool. As interns utilizing the ecological approach, they are also attentive to the needs of the family and suggest any necessary referrals.
Zaida Espericueta
Office of Disability Services | La Sierra University
Office of Disability Services | La Sierra University
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) at La Sierra University strives to provide academic support for students with disabilities in higher education. Accommodations are available to students with the following types of disabilities: physical, psychological, learning, visual, auditory, hearing, mobility impairment, and temporary. While learning about the federal and state laws that mandate provision of academic accommodations, as an intern Zaida will participate in case management services on behalf of students and assist with determining the appropriate accommodations and type of delivery of services available to students.
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