Parenting Connection of Monterey County

Organization Description

PCMC offers support and education to families with infants and children. We offer free and bilingual postpartum support groups for women and caregivers, including a Warmline support service for Maternal Mental Health to support parents with postpartum pressures. Additionally, we have free and low-cost parent education programs that encourage parental bonding and education on age-appropriate expectations.

Program Information

Maternal Mental Health Peer Support Intern

We are looking for a bilingual and bi-literate candidate who is comfortable facilitating groups and creating and giving presentations in both languages, with personal experience in maternal mental health and postpartum anxiety and depression. This position will do outreach and support programs (in-person and virtually), assisting mothers, parents, and caregivers during pregnancy and the first three years after birth.

TO APPLY: Please email a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in supporting Mothers with Postpartum pressures.
To:
Jaimee@parentingconnectionmc.org
CC: Juliet@parentingconnectionmc.org
and:
Bianca@Parentingconnectionmc.org

16 hours a week
Students expected to use own vehicle as part of this opportunity

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...

The purpose of this field placement is to continue to evolve the nine competencies;
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical & Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Engagement Diversity & Difference in Practice
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights & Social, Economic, & Environmental Justice
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research & Research-informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, & Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations & Communities
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations & Communities

Activities
Students will

  • Assist a professional
  • Create written or digital content (e.g. graphic design, photos, website, blog/article, social media posts)
  • Observe a professional and/or client
  • Participate in a workshop, training, or orientation
  • Participate in and/or lead outreach efforts
  • Serve in a coaching role
  • Support or assist with an event, program, or community project

Training:
Training and Opportunities

--Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) - The intern will be introduced to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Rapid Assessment as a screening tool to identify patients at risk for perinatal depression. Intern will use the Triage tool as a guide on what next steps to take and where to refer for mental health serviced for Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) Medi-Cal Members
--Online training to earn a Postpartum Support International Certification
--Training to become a Mothers and Babies Facilitator

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Driver's License
  • Bilingual Required
Address 
1212 Riker Street
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Jaimee Depompeo
Job Title
Program Director
Phone
Email

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date
Maternal Mental Health Peer Support Intern MSW (Master of Social Work) Ongoing
Program(s) 
MSW (Master of Social Work)
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, Females, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

M - F 8am -5pm

Minimum required hours 
16
Maximum students 
1