Dr. Jennifer M. Jones Foundation dba Legacy Project

Organization Description

Mission is to Help Build Healthy Communities, our Purpose is our Motto-“A Hand Up To Be, A Hand Up” which means, we take you by the hand to help you better your life and once you have done better, you turn around and help someone else.

Program Information

Students will provide intensive case management services, completing individualized plans for clients, medical care coordination, attending doctor’s appointments, gathering medical records, advocating for clients etc., connecting to behavioral health and SUD services, go into schools, coordinate care etc.., connecting clients to medically supportive housing and related services, get medically tailored meals, get employment etc. Everyone must be able to manage their own schedule, manage the client’s schedules, carry a case load of 10-25 clients part-time, utilize electronic health record, be kind/courteous, maintain HIPPA confidentiality all regulatory requirements, write clear professional notes, work effectively independently and with a group, have a valid driver's license, have a professional presentation in appearance and speech, communicates well able to advocate for clients, able to utilize a laptop and a cell phone effectively, able to work with justice involved individuals (JI), comfortable working with the unhoused, comfortable working with the youth.

Health & Safety

Once placed the students will go through our program specific onboarding and training
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • Fingerprinting -- Dept. of Justice
Address 
518 Front St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Program(s) 
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Advanced
Social Work - MSW Hybrid Foundation
Social Work - MSW Intake
Social Work - MSW Stateside Advanced
Social Work - MSW Stateside Foundation
Organization type 
Charity Organization/Foundation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Companies/Institutions, Families, Females, Formerly Incarcerated People, Guardians/Parents, Incarcerated People, Males, People Experiencing Addiction, People Experiencing Disability, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Illness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Seniors, Survivors of Sexual or Domestic Violence, Teens/Young Adults, Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Consumer or Corporate Services, Education, Food & Housing Security
Hours of operation 

9am to 5pm regular hours, weekends for special events, nights for special events as they arise. Depending on client appointments, must speak to supervisor to come in earlier or to stay later.

Maximum students 
30