For folks who’ve asked about work– sorry I haven’t been able to write you back yet!
I’m a relief counselor, which means I can schedule myself to work in either the non-public schools/day treatment program, or in the residential cottages. I was thinking of going for a more regular position, but for now I really want my masters/credential program to be my priority, so relief is great for the flexibility. And they like to hire from inside the organization, so maybe when I feel more established in my graduate program and like I can give more of myself to the kids at Edgewood, I’ll go in for a regular counselor or teacher position.
Below is info about where I work, from their website:
Edgewood provides a loving home and therapeutic care for severely emotionally disturbed children through our campus services. These programs are based on our seven-acre campus in San Francisco’s Sunset District, but they reach children from across California.
Our Residential Program provides comprehensive and intensive treatment for severely emotionally disturbed boys and girls ages 6 to 14 who require therapeutic support that is greater than their parents or foster families can provide. Edgewood is a licensed Level 14 residential program, the highest-level treatment for a child outside of psychiatric hospitalization.
The Day Treatment Program provides intensive behavioral health services including individual, family, and recreational therapy. Children spend weekdays on campus at our Non-Public School and return to their homes each evening.
Our Non-Public School serves children in our Day Treatment Program and Residential Program. It provides education for children who require a small, structured classroom setting because of their academic, mental health, and behavioral needs.
Accomplishments
Children with severe emotional illnesses, many of who have suffered from physical or sexual abuse, neglect, or prenatal drug exposure, need special care at home and school. When they require therapeutic support that is greater than their parents, families, foster parents, or schools can provide, Edgewood steps in.
In 2002-2003, 100 children were served through our Campus Services. Of the children who graduated from residential care, 80 percent were able to return to a lower level of care, such as a family home, foster family, or group home. Sixty percent of children leaving our Day Treatment Program moved up to a public school.
