Counseling Department- YWCA

Organization Description

The YWCA Monterey County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through ongoing programs, conferences, events, and initiatives, YWCA leaders are engaging communities to recognize the broad-based, negative and consequential effects of racism. Our mission and work require courage. We must serve communities most affected by economic, racial, and gender oppression. Together we can influence policies and legislation that ensure progress for all people impacted by violence, poverty, racism, and sexism. 

Program Information

 1 CHHS intern will work with the counseling dept by doing the clinical intakes for therapy, follow up and ensure clients are attending the mandated 10-week DV client group. The intern will also follow up with the CPS worker if they call with any inquiries or phone number changes of the client. The intern will assist with any administration work as needed. They will have the opportunity to attend multiple trainings as available.

he following CHHS Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs) that the student will be exposed to:
- Collaboration
- Cross Cultural Competency
- Knowledge of Health & Human Services (SW or CH)
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development

Health & Safety

ADA requirements: Constantly operates a computer and telephone

 

Completion of 40 hours training on domestic violence prevention/intervention is strongly encouraged and is required for interns providing direct services. Training is offered in the summer and winter. Topics include the history of DV, Risk assessment, confidentiality and privilege, shelter services, safety planning, media culture, trauma-informed care, and legal advocacy.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
  • Bilingual Desired
  • Fingerprinting
Address 
11 Quail Run Circle
Suite 203
Salinas, CA 93907
United States
General Phone 
(831) 422-8602
Website:
http://ywca.org/montereycounty
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty, People Impacted by Crime, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Additional Focus Area(s)
Legal Assistance, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Family Planning Services, Patient Advocacy
Hours of operation 

Monday-Friday 9-5

Minimum required hours 
12
Maximum students 
1