YWCA Monterey County

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

Interns at the YWCA MC will work in the clinical department providing psychotherapy to victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Bilingual in Spanish a desirable skill, but open to all who are interested. Candidates should have interest in working with individuals, children, couples, and families. Interns are required to complete the 40-hour domestic violence training along with other trainings provided by the agency. Interns will learn and must keep clinical files which psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, diagnosis and clinical progress notes. Interns will have the opportunity to shadow and learn what the other YWCA MC programs do.

Health & Safety

<p>Proof of auto insurance incase they drive agency vehicle. Secondary trauma due to working with victims.</p>
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Bilingual Desired
  • Bilingual Required
  • 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) 
MSW (Master of Social Work)
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 

8:00am to 5:00pm are office hours. Some opportunities to work after hours or weekends

Maximum students 
4