United Mental Health Promoter

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Lived Experience: Has learned from challenges and mentors; willing to learn from others and create and engage with others. Life experience reflecting familiarity with systemic racism, the cultural practices and other experiences of the community in which they work.

• Formal Education and/or Trainings/Certifications a plus.

• Computer proficient (Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Quicken, Internet Explorer, Outlook and other basic data management software).

• Strong experience working with the Latino Community, experience working with African American and/or Asian Pacific Islander Communities preferred.

• Flexible approach to Problem-Solving

• Strong written and verbal communication skill in English (required) and Spanish (preferred)

• Experience working in a multicultural setting and sensitive to multicultural issues preferred.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which will include occasional evenings and/or weekend. Education and Certification Requirements

• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Other Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation and State required automobile insurance coverage and valid Class C California driver's license (mileage to be reimbursed).

• This is a field position and not eligible for remote work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Approximately 50 percent of time is spent sitting.

• Employee may be required to walk, stand, lift, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl or bend while performing some of the duties of this job.

• Must be able to speak and hear well.

• Good vision is imperative.

• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 50 pounds.

About the Employer

About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño's model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position Overview The United Mental Health Promoter (UMHP) will have the primary function of engaging the Transitional Aged Youth (SPA 4) or the Unhoused (SPA 6) community in activities that may include outreach and engagement, individual and community advocacy, facilitating groups, case management, referral and linkage, and collaboration with internal and external systems within DMH, and other County Departments, community partners. This position will require local travel. Duties

• Plan and execute non-traditional activities/events addressing community-defined needs.

• Promote education through in person and/or virtual classes, trainings, and workshops.

• Focus on community psychoeducation and support for mental health, coping skills, health, nutrition, financial literacy, and career development.

• Organize trauma-informed activities like art and dance, drumming circles, animal therapy, mindfulness, healing gardening, and mindful walking.

• Facilitate leadership development, empowerment, and advocacy activities, including coalition building, community organizing, civic participation, and voting rights.

• Support community-led groups and capacity building.

• Creates and maintains a respectful and trustful relationship with all stakeholders involved in the project.

• Assists with the design and dissemination of culturally appropriate materials and resources for program activities.

• Conduct trainings/information events to support recovery related to COVID-19 and other disasters.

• Work in collaboration with other UMHP's, project staff, and key partners to increase awareness of community needs and ensure referrals are made to social support resources and services including mental health referrals when necessary.

• Participate in all required and mandatory DMH and program trainings.

• Engage and provide information to community residents, partners, and community agencies about the project at community fairs, events and other outreach activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Lived Experience: Has learned from challenges and mentors; willing to learn from others and create and engage with others. Life experience reflecting familiarity with systemic racism, the cultural practices and other experiences of the community in which they work.

• Formal Education and/or Trainings/Certifications a plus.

• Computer proficient (Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Quicken, Internet Explorer, Outlook and other basic data management software).

• Strong experience working with the Latino Community, experience working with African American and/or Asian Pacific Islander Communities preferred.

• Flexible approach to Problem-Solving

• Strong written and verbal communication skill in English (required) and Spanish (preferred)

• Experience working in a multicultural setting and sensitive to multicultural issues preferred.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which will include occasional evenings and/or weekend. Education and Certification Requirements

• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Other Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation and State required automobile insurance coverage and valid Class C California driver's license (mileage to be reimbursed).

• This is a field position and not eligible for remote work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Approximately 50 percent of time is spent sitting.

• Employee may be required to walk, stand, lift, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl or bend while performing some of the duties of this job.

• Must be able to speak and hear well.

• Good vision is imperative.

• Employee will be required to lift and/or move unassisted up to 50 pounds.