Teen Health Outreach, Santa Cruz County Public Health

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

Teen Health Outreach serves youth in Santa Cruz County by promoting healthy relationships, reducing unplanned pregnancy, and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with local youth advisory boards to gather their feedback and improve systems  
  • Become a member of Youth Access Coalition, a coalition that brings community partners to build capacity for and access to youth-friendly confidential health care.
  • Facilitate age-appropriate health education to middle and high school students. 
  • Engage with community to provide health information and resources

At this time, it's an unpaid internship opportunity. 

Desired Intern Characteristics:

- Good Communication

- Organization

- Cultural Humility

Special Considerations: - Spanish speaking

Interprofessional opportunities available for the student: Learn about local policies affecting prevention social/health issues, network and meet a variety of people who work in this profession, gain useful work experience, and discover potential career opportunities.

All necessary training will be provided. Trainings will include sexual health curriculums and county required trainings.

Concentration: Public Health

Format of Service:
- Remote Service
- In-Person Service

Type of Service:
- Direct Client Service
- Indirect Service

The following CHHS Competencies that the student will be exposed to:
- Collaboration
- Cross Cultural Competency
- Information Management
- Knowledge of Health & Human Services (SW or CH)
- Leadership
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development

 

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
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
Address 
150 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
United States
Website:
https://www.santacruzhealth.org/HSAHome/HSADivisions/PublicHealth/CommunityHealt…
Student Contact 
Name
Jazmin Jauregui
Job Title
Senior Health Educator
Phone
(831) 588-9091
Email
jazmin.jauregui@santacruzcountyca.gov
Program(s) 
CHHS
CHHS Pre Placement
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 

The position requires a commitment to work 6 to 8 hours a week over 1-3 days, occasionally some evenings and weekends. Work is completed mostly in person in Watsonville (remote work is possible) usually between the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM. Summer hours encouraged.