Oral Health- MCHD

Organization Description

The Monterey County Health Department exists to enhance, protect, and improve the health Monterey County residents and environments. MCHD provides a wide variety of health-related services in the areas of behavioral health, clinic services, emergency management services, environmental health, public guardianship, and public health.

Program Information

Oral Health Purpose:

  • Overarching goal is to address oral health needs within Monterey County through prevention, education, and capacity building.
  • Partner with dental providers to increase access to care by conducting school dental screenings and creating community linkages

Student intern(s) will assist the Monterey County Oral Health Program in the following:

  • Implement curriculum to educate parents on children’s oral health promotion which include but not limited to:
    • Plaque control and effects of oral health disease
    • Nutrition and sugar sweetened beverages
    • Promote regular dental care and preparation for visiting the dentist
  • Implement curriculum to educate elementary school students on:
    • Good oral hygiene and causes and effects of tooth decay
    • Nutrition as it relates to oral health
  • Support dental providers in school screening events by:
  • Assisting with student registration
  • Providing health education and materials to students
  • Setting-up and breaking down equipment
  • Providing general support to patient workflow
  • Support online outreach efforts to promote oral health
    • Updating program webpage with content, links, and resources
    • Engaging in social media platforms to run oral health campaigns
  • Support with program evaluation efforts
    • Collecting and analyzing data

Desired qualifications

  • Strong written or oral communication skills
  • Comfortable at public speaking
  • Fluent in English and Spanish (highly preferred)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Adaptable and able to work independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Culturally competent
  • Available 1-2 days during the weekday
  • Flexibility to be available in occasional evenings and mornings during the weekdays

 

    Health & Safety
    Additional requirements and/or considerations
    • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
    • TB Test
    • Bilingual Required
    • Fingerprinting
    Address 
    1441 Schilling Place
    South 1st Floor
    Salinas, CA 93901
    United States
    General Phone 
    (831) 755-4505
    Website:
    https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/
    Student Contact 
    Name
    Luz Luquin
    Job Title
    Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinator
    Phone
    (empty)
    Email
    LuquinL@countyofmonterey.gov
    Program(s) 
    HHSPP
    HHSPP Pre Placement
    Organization type 
    Healthcare Facility or Network (Government)
    Focus Population(s)
    Companies/Institutions, Non-specific/any population
    Focus Area(s)
    Animal Welfare, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
    Additional Focus Area(s)
    Political Engagement, Career or College Exploration, Recreation, Skill Development, Emergency or Disaster Relief, Emergency Preparedness, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Communicative Disorders, Family Planning Services, Health Care Administration, Mental Well-being, Patient Advocacy, Wellness Education Programs
    Hours of operation 

    M-F 8-5

    Some evenings

    Additional site tags 
    Community Health, tobacco prevention, oral health
    Maximum students 
    3