Description
Provide social work services, in UW LEND interdisciplinary training clinics for caregivers of infants,
children, and adolescents with or at-risk of neurodevelopmental disablilites. The social work practicum
student will have the opportunity to participate in the Child Development Clinic, Infant Development Follow-Up Clinic, and Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Clinic.
Micro
Social work services include; provide short term therapeutic intervention, identify barriers and access to
care, support strengths and resiliency, collaborate with caregiver to enhance social supports, screen and
provide psychoeducation about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS), participate in
interdisciplinary assessments, case conferences, and family feedback sessions.
Mezzo
Identifying barriers to care and finding and certifying community resources in order to better serve all
families we serve.
Macro
Applicants will participate in LEND and must complete the LEND application as part of their application for the practicum.
The UW LEND serves as a center of excellence preparing the next generation of leaders to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in achieving their full potential.
Practice interdisciplinary care for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
Practice family-centered care that is responsive to the diversity of the community and promotes inclusion and equity
Advocate for systems and policies that best serve individuals with a developmental disability
Assume leadership roles
https://ihdd.org/about/center-grants/lend/
Additional Perks or Funding
There is no registration cost to enroll in UW LEND. Individuals accepted to the program are offered a
standard stipend of $1,000. Trainees may accept or decline the stipend. A trainee may choose to be
considered for an additional needs-based stipend award. The additional award is not competition-based.
Merit is not considered to determine needs-based stipend awards.
Required Experience
Completed 1st year of MSW graduate program (MSW Day / EDP Specialized).
Strong interest in working with developmental disability community and families.
Required/Preferred Languages
English
Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Amharic would be a plus but IS NOT A requirement
How to Apply
IHDD: Cover Letter, Resume and 3 Letters of References to Mollie Royer, mroyer@uw.edu
For LEND: https://ihdd.org/about/center-grants/lend/ (Open January 16, 2024 Submit by April 5, 2024)
