MSW Alyssa Oakley 2022 Agency Name: Valley Youth House THRIVE Profile: I am in my Advanced Level Year for my MSW and my placement is at the THRIVE program working with survivors of trafficking. THRIVE stands for transitional housing, resilience, independence, victorious, and empowerment. This housing program collaborates with drug and alcohol treatment, and provides mental and physical health care, meals, clothes, personal items, and assistance with employment. Field Placement Responsibilities: My role as an intern is to assist in everyday activities at the house, as well as engage in both individual and group therapy with the clients. I will support youth in developing plans to meet life goals to successfully reclaim their lives and have a place in the community. I will be responsible for keeping proper documentation of visitors, phone calls, incidents, and ChildLine reports. This internship will also include advocating for survivors of trafficking and completing research regarding trafficking in the United States. Future Goals: In the future, I hope to work in the criminal justice field as a social worker by assisting juveniles in need or helping previously incarcerated. Department of Social Work
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