| Internship Sites
HOST Youth & Family Program
1143 NE Liberty St.
Portland, OR 97301
(503) 588-5825
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Description of Agency:
HOST offers two shelter programs. The short-term (9 beds) offers shelter to runaway and homeless teens (ages 11-17) for up to two weeks. The goal is reunification with their family. The long-term shelter (TLP) houses three females and three males, and is for youth ages 16-21, for up to 10-12 months, until they can transition into their own apartment. The facility is licensed with DHS for foster care.
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Adolescents
Young Adults
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| - The short-term shelter houses runaway and homeless teens (ages 11-17) for up to two weeks. The goal is reunification with their families. The primary treatment is crisis management and family mediation. The long-term shelter (TLP) houses three females and three males, and is for youth ages 16-21, for up to 10-12 months, until they can transition into their own apartment. To remain in the shelter, the residents must demonstrate progress toward vocational, educational, and vounteer goals on a weekly basis. The residents receive follow-up care, after transitioning to their own aprartment, for an additional six months. Treatment is not extended to those with a history of sexual abuse nor those with severe mental illness. |
Procedure for applying:
Contact Don Schweitzer, MSW, at (503)588-5825 or dschweitzer@nwhumanservices.org
Contact Person for Site:
Don Schweitzer, M.S.W., Program Coordinator
Requirements:
An intern must be able to deal with youth, handling the hostility and rebelliousness with grace and appropriate boundaries. Adequate self-confidence is necessary to respond appropriately to teens who can be challenging. The intern must be consistent and responsible.
Specific Schedule Requirements?
Two days per week are required. Scheduling is very flexible, but once established, interns must be responsible and consistent in their attendance.
Stressors at this Site:
Suicide ideation is prevalent. The unexpected and unknowns often present challenges.
Summary Comments:
The director is completing his PhD in Social Work. The model is an evidence-based, mediation model. A separate mental health service is housed next door and may be consulted on cases. Assessment is mandated for the residents, but counseling services are voluntary. The youth are also there on a voluntary basis. Parents of youth must be notified within 72 hours of their arrival and the center strives to involve parents throughout the process. A good opportunity to work with youth, but perhaps more of a social work model than mental health counseling per se.
Directions:
The center is located across the parking lot from the Chamber of Commerce.
| Information current as of Jan 2007 |
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