BACKGROUND CHECK FOR PRACTICUM
It is still recommended that CHSV students acquire a certified background check prior to the practicum. It is not required but highly recommended. Students are directed to register at the CastleBranch website. CastleBranch is one of the top 10 background check companies in the nation.
Students placing an order for the first time can visit the website and enter the package code SN19 to begin the process. Any questions can be directed to CastleBranch at 888-723-4263.
WRITING TUTOR
We now have a writing tutor available. For assistance, you can contact Jennifer Weaver, our CPS and Graduate Writing Tutor, directly via email, text message, phone call, or if you would like to have a Zoom or Skype session, those are available as well.
Please click on the button below for more information and assistance.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Karley Kane-Maystead joined the Southwest Michigan Disability Network on February 8, 2021 and is working in the Kalamazoo office as an Independent Living Specialist. She recently graduated from Siena Heights with a bachelor’s degree in Community and Human Services. Karley completed a practicum with the Disability Network during her last semester and during that time she discovered a passion for working in the Independent Living field.
Many of our students receive job offers as a result of their practicum experiences in the capstone course (CSV 495). Three of our students recently accepted job offers in Battle Creek and Benton Harbor.
Battle Creek: Laqueshya (Lola) Hatcher has been offered a position at The Haven in Battle Creek. She will fill two roles: Case Manager and Resource Development. Alayna Hancock has been offered a position at CityLinC / Youth Guidance Foster Care as a Licensing Specialist.
Benton Harbor: Kelsey Kline has been offered a Case Manager position at The Avenue Family Network, Inc. (formerly Child & Family Services).
NEW PRACTICUM SITES FOR THE METRO DETROIT REGION
Detroit Recovery Project
Eastside H & W Recovery Resource Ctr.
1121 E. McNichols / Detroit, MI 48203
Families on the Move
18727 Avon Ave. / Detroit, MI
Michigan Veteran’s Foundation
4626 Grand River / Detroit, MI 48208
Oaks of Righteousness
1018 E. 2nd Street / Monroe, MI 48161
StoneCrest Center
1500 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48205
For the complete list of approved sites for your region, click on the Documents tab in the menu above.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Students work on a personalized project which contributes to the mission/goals/needs of the agency where they complete their practicum. For example, students use their creativity and communication skills to develop client recruitment materials and outreach methods. Students organize fundraisers to benefit an agency in need of financial resources. Recently, one student was able to pilot cutting-edge substance abuse/mental health symptom tracking software in Kalamazoo. We are so proud of our students and the hard work they put into their education and into helping their communities.