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Community Organizer - Mental Health Promoter

Company:
The Wall Las Memorias
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
Posted:
April 21, 2024
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Job Description

Title: Community Organizer - Mental Health Promoter

Start date: February 1st, 2024

Department(s): To provide support and implementation of The Wall Las Memorias (WLM) Mental Health awareness campaign. .

Office Location: 800 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90017 and/or 2020 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033.

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: $45,000 - $48,000

Benefits:

Medical, 85% paid by employer (employee only)

Vision, 100% paid by employer (employee only)

Dental, 100% paid by employer (employee only)

The employee is responsible for dependents.

Paid vacation (80 Hours in the first year of employment; after five years, it increases to 96 hours)

Paid sick days.

Paid holidays.

Life insurance and retirement benefits are available.

Opportunity: To work for a highly acclaimed organization that constructed the nation’s only publicly funded AIDS monument and utilizes a community-based organizing model to address social justice issues and providing health education and wellness prevention programs such as substance abuse, mental health, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

Mission Statement: The Wall-Las Memorias Project is a community health and wellness organization dedicated to serving Latino, LGBT, and other underserved populations through advocacy, education, and building the next generation of leadership.

Description: Reporting directly to the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor. We are seeking a community organizer/mental health promoter to conduct outreach, provide education and awareness of mental health, and provide resources and linkages to LGBTQ+ individuals and families of underserved populations. The community organizer will assist in developing and facilitating in-person and virtual activities, trainings, and workshops. Ongoing training and mentorship will be provided.

Objective Goals and Service/Activities (but not limited to): The Community Organizer will conduct outreach and linkage services to individuals in communities in need of mental health resources. This person will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to identifying, engaging, and recruiting community members in Service Area (SA) 4 and Supervisorial District (SD) 1 in need of mental health services. The community organizer will also ensure client information and materials distributed are appropriately tracked and documented. This position will require travel within the neighborhoods and communities served.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or equivalent in social welfare, public health, or related field.

One (1) year of experience providing health-related prevention services prior to employment

Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and public speaking skills

Must be comfortable with public speaking, giving presentations, and facilitating group discussions.

Sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ communities and underserved populations.

Must be knowledgeable of local communities.

Must be a team player- work well with a diverse team

Good understanding of the wellness and healthcare needs of underserved communities and the ability to work well with diverse populations and stakeholders.

Knowledge in engaging and/or organizing community members, businesses, and community leaders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population-based effort

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Licensed driver with reliable automobile preferred.

Requirements:

Livescan will be requested upon employment

Must have authorization to work in the United States.

The Wall-Las Memorias Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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