Parents Center

Program Information

General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: We have two therapeutic teams: one is working with Medi-cal eligible youth, ages 3-20, and the other is working with parents involved with Child Protective Services and court-ordered to participate in therapy. Students would likely be working with the latter population.

Key Responsibilities: Meeting weekly with each client.

Attending child and family team meetings for each client.

Meeting weekly for individual supervision.

Meeting biweekly for group supervision.

Completing quarterly reports that go to Child Protective Services.

Collaborating with CPS social workers.

Desired Intern Characteristics: Flexible, compassionate, strong boundaries. 

Concentration: Social Work
Format of Service: In-Person Service
Type of Service: Direct Client Service
The following CHHS Competencies that the student will be exposed to:
- Collaboration
- Conflic Resolution, Negotiation, & Mediation
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development

Please provide details about trainings/ staff meetings offered or required:
Group supervision is biweekly on Wednesdays.
All Staff Meetings are monthly on Wednesdays.
Training will be offered in Child Welfare Services 101.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Bilingual Desired
Address 
530 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
United States
General Phone 
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Educational Services, Training or Consulting (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Guardians/Parents
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

Primarily Monday - Friday 8-5, but some evenings and weekends could be available.

Minimum required hours 
10