CHISPA - Community Housing Improvement Systems & Planning Association, Inc.

Organization Description

(CHISPA: Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association.) Develop, own and manage low-income housing.

CHISPA is the largest nonprofit affordable housing developer in Monterey County with over 30 years experience and over 2,000 affordable housing units for the area's low income residents.       
       
Program Information

CHHS intern will work directly with Community Services Coordinator to assist with the organization, planning and implementation of programs/services at various CHISPA multifamily rental properties. Services are to improve the health and educational outcomes for families and children living at the rental properties. The activities include computer literacy and access, after school programs, health education and screenings, youth sports programs, etc. Students would be working with various community partners to plan and implement services and events according to community needs. Current project is collaboration with VNA to focus on health outcomes for residents in Salinas housing complex. 

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
295 Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Ruth Rodriguez
Job Title
Community Services Coordinator
Phone
Email

Current Opportunities

Program(s) 
CHHS
CHHS Pre Placement
LAEP
Organization type 
Real Estate and Development (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Immigrants/Refugees, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Disability Support Services, Family Planning Services, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Hours are M-F, 8am-5pm. We usually have events and programs interns can attend to complete hours as well.

Additional site tags 
Housing, Social work, Community Health, Non Profit Administration
Minimum required hours 
6
Maximum students 
2