Silence Aloud - Community Engagement Coordinator

Silence Aloud

• Community Engagement Coordinator

The Bridge Wellness Center reimagines the behavioral health and emotional wellness needs of youth, young adults and low-income families with the understanding that health and wellness outcomes are influenced by not only medical factors but other social determinants of health (SDOH). The priority populations served by The Bridge are youth and young adults ages 13-25 and families from low income, underserved, underrepresented, and economically disadvantaged communities/households. The project not only provides traditional mental health services and holistic healing approaches but also incorporates a "one stop shop" access center that provides equitable access to additional social, economic, and environmental (community) services to improve health outcomes amongst the priority populations.

These critical services are brought together under one roof at The Bridge facility by co-locating the services of other community-based organizations and service providers. By leveraging community partnerships and resources, The Bridge increases equitable access to comprehensive services thus improving community health outcomes. To engage the voices of youth, the Bridge incorporates a full music recording studio and technology lab to promote and empower the voices of beneficiaries.

In addition, the facility design itself is being created in collaboration with community members which will incorporate art from community members. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The VISTA member recruited to fulfill the role of Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) will have primary responsibility for engaging the community to ensure their voice, choice, and needs remain at the forefront of service delivery and to cultivate a sense of community ownership of the program. The CEC will develop and implement events, initiatives, and marketing campaigns that increase the awareness and engagement of community members in volunteerism, community development, and mental health awareness initiatives. Activities include (but not limited to): - Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Program Coordinator and Fundraising Manager to implement new programs

• Conduct outreach efforts through canvassing, focus groups, podcasts/webinars, and town halls to promote information about project services, improve community access to mental health care and to capture community stories.

• Maintain a calendar of outreach activities

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Technology , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Health .

Skills :

Writing/Editing , Social Services , Team Work , Leadership , Counseling , Communications , General Skills , Recruitment , Fine Arts/Crafts , Community Organization , Youth Development .