Housing Authority of the County of Monterey [inactive]

General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Student will create a Program Coordinating Committee by partnering with community agencies who provide quality resources. The student will use the new partnerships to create a community resource guide for low-income families in Monterey County. Lastly, the student will partner with agencies and will facilitate life skills workshops for program participants.

Create relationships with community partners and implement a Program Coordinating Committee, create resource guide for program participants, and create virtual workshops.

Key Responsibilities: The student will be support staff to the Family Self-Sufficiency Specialist, and will address the need of aiding low-income families in becoming independent of public financial services. 

Develop quality community relationships and create a functional PCC Group. Create a resource guide for program participants. Create and facilitate life skills workshops for participants.

Desired Intern Characteristics: The ideal intern will possess the following skills/characteristics: Leadership, Collaboration, Initiative, Organization, Personable, Reliable, and Adaptable to Change.

Interprofessional opportunities available for the student: Interprofessional opportunities include networking, collaboration, leadership, research, professional development, and implementation of policies.

the following CHHS Competencies that the student will be exposed to:
- Collaboration
- Cross Cultural Competency
- Financial management
- Information Management
- Knowledge of Health & Human Services (SW or CH)
- Leadership
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development
- Public Policy Analysis
- Statistics and Research Methods

Please provide details about trainings offered or required:
General FSS COmpetency through the Administrative Plan and the FSS NanMcKay Handbook.
Agency orientation upon hire.
Housing Choice Voucher Briefing.
Financial Literacy.
COVID-19 Safety Procedures.