Community Navigation Support At — Special Kids Connect

Opportunity Summary 

Special Kids Connect provide training, information, and 1:1 support to assist Monterey County families who have members with developmental delays and/or disabilities (ages 0 through end of life) with community service navigation, application assistance, coaching, advocacy training,and peer-to-peer support. The intern interning at Special Kids Connect will be working hands with families providing this support.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Collaboration and Ethical Leadership

Equity and Social Justice

Integrated and Disciplinary Knowledge of Health and Human Services

Professional Communication

Research Methods and Information Literacy

Opportunity Training 

It will be required to attend virtual trainings about generic resources in Monterey County (IHSS, SSI, Medi-Cal, etc.) and also regional center as well as education support on IEPs and 504 plans.

Program 
CHHS
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
6hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing