Salinas Union High School District Wellness Centers

Organization Description

Mission Statement: Guided by educational equity and through innovation, discovery, and support, the SUHSD will meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of each student to ensure achievement of their aspirations.

Vision: The Salinas Union High School District will be an exemplary district committed to the advancement of all students.

 

Program Information

Interns at Salinas Union High School District Wellness Centers support the Intervention Specialists and Wellness Center teams with data collection of services, aid in the implementation of evidence-based interventions for students, and help to create promotional materials for the Wellness Center so students and families know how to access services. 

Tasks may include administrative work such as data entry and aiding in signing-in students when they enter the WC. Additional tasks may include event and intervention planning, outreach to families, and supporting a positive school climate and wellness through lesson/presentation creations, among other opportunities.

Interns develop skills in student support planning, consulting with other school roles to support students, being in a multidisciplinary team, electronic and verbal communication, time management, community-building, and group facilitation, integrating wellness strategies when working with youth among other skills.

Health & Safety

All students will be required to have a TB test and Fingerprinting, and show COVID-19 vaccination card, prior to starting their service hours.

  • Background check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • TB Test required
  • No liability insurance or worker's compensation is provided at this site. 
  • Students will complete the required personnel training during onboarding (Suicide Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Sexual Harassment, Human Trafficking).
  • Workable knowledge of First Aid.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Driver's License
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • TB Test
  • Bilingual Desired
  • Fingerprinting
Address 
431 West Alisal Street
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
(831) 796-7000 Ext. 1409
Website:
https://www.salinasuhsd.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Carissa Purnell
Job Title
Director of Student Health and Wellness
Phone
(831) 796-7000 Ext. 1124
Email
carissa.purnell@salinasuhsd.org
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Education - High School (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Education, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Skill Development, Behavioral Health
Hours of operation 

M-F 8-3 Expectation is that intern is available during school hours. Days to be determined with Field Mentor. All internships are in person.

Additional site tags 
Social work
Maximum students 
4