Watsonville Works (WWKs)At — Homeless Prevention and Intervention Service Department (HPIS)- Community Action Board

Opportunity Summary 

Watsonville Works (WWKs) Program WWKs reaches out and connects with unhoused adults in the South County Santa Cruz (Watsonville area) community with job preparedness and retention services. They go out with crew Tuesday-Thursday mornings to beautify the Watsonville community. Interns assist with crew work, providing referrals, assisting clients in accessing services and meeting personal goals, and support the program’s data/outcomes tracking system. Reports to the WWKs Coordinator. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Which concentration(s)/professional does this opportunity most align?
Social Work
Public Health

CHHS Major Learning Outcomes
Equity and Social Justice
Professional Development and Application

Opportunity Training 

All staff meetings from 2-4PM on 8/25 and 11/3

Program 
CHHS
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Watsonville,
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
10hours 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