Office of the Director & Community Action Programs- Monterey County DSS

Organization Description

The Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) administers over seventy programs that daily serve an estimated 100,000 residents of Monterey County. Department services include a variety of public assistance programs, employment services, and social services for children and their families, adults with disabilities, seniors, and military veterans. The Department is the designated agency responsible for the investigation of child, dependent adult and elder abuse in Monterey County. The mission of Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) is to promote the social and economic self-reliance of each individual and family we serve through:

  • Employment Services
  • Temporary Financial Assistance
  • Social Support Services
  • Protective Services to Children, Dependent Adults and Seniors
  • Partnerships with the Community to Develop and Support Social Change, Highlighting Personal Responsibility and Self-Sufficiency
Program Information

The Office of the Director provides high level administrative support to programs and services provided by the Department of Social Services and leads efforts for Public Information, Social Media Outreach, Emergency Planning and Preparedness, and special projects as assigned. An intern to this office would focus on Public Administration and have the opportunity to work on projects such as:

  • Public/Government-Based Social Media
  • Public Relations & Communications
  • Government-Based Contract Management
  • Community Engagement and Service
  • Public Policy & General Government Administration

Communications, DSS Social media, layout & design, content organization, editing, managing calendar and release dates, coordination with departments.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Fingerprinting
Address 
1000 S. Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
(831) 796-1534
Website:
http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us
Student Contact 
Name
Marcie Castro
Job Title
DSS-HR Training Manager
Phone
(831) 796-1534
Email
castrom@co.monterey.ca.us
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Administrative Entity (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Adults, Guardians/Parents, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Legal Assistance, Activism, Career or College Exploration, Skill Development, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Disability Support Services, Family Planning Services, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Patient Advocacy
Hours of operation 

M-F 8-5

Additional site tags 
indirect services, research, contract development, Public Administration
Minimum required hours 
60
Maximum students 
1