Role and Responsibilities
The UMH Promoter will report to the supervisor and will have mental health lived experience and have experience as a UMHP or equivalent and will function directly with the target population and advocate for healthy and racially equitable communities. The United Mental Health Promoter (UMHP) will provide direct services in Service Area (SA) 8 and Supervisorial District (SD) 4 with a high demand for Children and Family Services (DCFS) and/or Juvenile Justice Involved target population. Conduct community 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Act as a liaison on behalf of community members to follow-up with health management/care plans and providers.
- Assist community members in understanding and navigating social assistance programs and resources.
- Help community members utilize resources, including scheduling appointments, and assisting with completion of applications for programs for which they may be eligible.
- Experience implementing a trauma informed & community centered approach.
- Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources, services and programs provided; human relations and the procedures used in dealing with the public as part of a service or program; resources and the practices available to handle new, unusual or different situations.
- Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to policy and procedure.
- Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate by the Supervising United Mental Health Promoter and/or the Mental Health Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications, Education, 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 settings and sensitive to multicultural issues preferred
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which will include occasional evenings and/or weekends
General Requirements and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)
- Satisfactory completion of all background screening requirements.
- Must have reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed).
- Valid CA driver license. State required automobile insurance coverage.
- This is a field position and not eligible for remote work.
Physical Requirements
Moderate Duty
Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend. Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. 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.
AADAP, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ADHERES TO HIRING PRACTICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS
Pay: $23.08 - $26.44 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
