Legal Advocacy- YWCA

Organization Description

The YWCA Monterey County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through ongoing programs, conferences, events, and initiatives, YWCA leaders are engaging communities to recognize the broad-based, negative and consequential effects of racism. Our mission and work require courage. We must serve communities most affected by economic, racial, and gender oppression. Together we can influence policies and legislation that ensure progress for all people impacted by violence, poverty, racism, and sexism. 

Program Information

LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM (ideal for Students who would like to pursue the legal field):

1- Legal Advocate intern needed

1- SW Caseworker intern needed (ideal for students with SW concentrations - this position assists in wrap-around services to our LA clientele) 

CHHS interns will complete initial phone interviews with clients; will meet with clients to support them through the court process; support data entry; other clerical duties

Health & Safety

Must complete DV training; 

Intern can be at risk of harassment by perpetrators or respondents

Intern should not offer legal advice; intern should have a safety plan; intern should know surroundings
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
Address 
11 Quail Run Circle
Suite 203
Salinas, CA 93907
United States
General Phone 
(831) 422-8602
Website:
http://ywca.org/montereycounty
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Additional Focus Area(s)
Legal Assistance, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Family Planning Services, Patient Advocacy
Hours of operation 

M-F mornings; court hearings are at 8:30 am

TRAINING REQUIRED 

Additional site tags 
Social work, direct service
Maximum students 
1