Community Health Education- County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency

Organization Description

County Government providing a wide range of services. Departments include Health & Human Services, Information Services, Sheriff, Probation, District Attorney, Planning, Public Works, Parks, Elections, Personnel, Assessor, Auditor- Controller- Treasurer- Tax Collector, Agricultural Extension, County Administrative Office, and numerous others.

Program Information

General Description of what students will be doing at this Site: Tobacco Education and Prevention is looking for an intern available to work in the office and in the field 10-15 hours per week. Students will work with the Health Educator on Tobacco Education and Prevention (TEP) related activities. This includes data collection, educational events, and community clean-ups. The Health Educator will review TEP's work plan with the students and determine which activities would be best for the student to work on.

Key Responsibilities: Updating TEP Facebook page. Attend Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) meetings. Help organize educational presentations. Assist in data collection. Help recruit TEC members.

Desired Intern Characteristics: Familiar with microsoft office, strong knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, independent worker, punctual

Interprofessional opportunities available for the student: Tobacco Education is a part of Community Health Education. We closely interact with Safe and Active Transportation, CalFresh Health Living, and Oral Health. Students will be able to meet and interact with a myriad of public health professionals.

Concentration: Community Health
Format of Service: In-Person Service
Type of Service: Indirect Service

The following CHHS Competencies that the student will be exposed to:
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development
- Statistics and Research Methods

Please provide details about trainings/ staff meetings offered or required:
Tobacco Education Coalition meeting every other month.
Community Health Education meetings once a month.
Possible data collection training depending on date hired.

Health & Safety

VIP Enrollment: All volunteers and interns must sign up with the County through our Volunteer Initiative Program.    Here is the link to the Volunteer Site - Click on "Register as a Volunteer": https://scvolunteercenter.org/volunteer/
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Bilingual Desired
Address 
1070 Emeline Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
General Phone 
(831) 454-4000
Website:
https://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth...(TEC)
Student Contact 
Name
Danielle Meidan
Job Title
Health Educator
Phone
(831) 454-4648
Email
danielle.meidan@santacruzcountyca.gov
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, People Experiencing Homelessness, People Experiencing Material Poverty
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Political Engagement, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Communicative Disorders, Disability Support Services, Family Planning Services, Mental Well-being, Patient Advocacy, Substance Abuse, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Days and times are flexible, but we ask for a commitment of 10-15 hours during regular working hours of 8-4:30 M-F.