Adult Mental Health Educator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of CyB Supervisor, the Community Health Educator/Promotor in the Cultura y Bienestar (CyB) a Latino Outreach, Education and Consultation Project provides outreach, mental health promotion education, peer support, and referrals to community members within Eastern Alameda County: Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore.  This position will be focused on a specific age group: Adults & Seniors work site will be in the Tri-Valley Area (Livermore Office). This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Provide support, education, and/or advocacy within the Latino community. 
• Commit to addressing issues of stigma and discrimination related to mental health issues.
• Demonstrate community outreach and engagement methods.
• Provide culturally sensitive and linguistically accessible prevention and early intervention services through Outreach, Education, Consultation and Early Intervention services. 
• Work individually and as a team to meet the following contract deliverables: Community Events, Psychological workshops, Support groups, Traditional healing events, Prevention Clients (1:1 Outreach), Promotional materials developed, Mental health referrals that result in successful linkages, One to One Prevention visits, Early intervention visits, and Consultation with natural leaders. 

Other 

• Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities
• Administer and collect participant satisfaction surveys and/or pre and post surveys
• Track and regularly report on key metrics for responsible function areas
• Leads and collaborate on special projects related to agency objectives as appropriate 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bilingual English/Spanish required, bicultural preferred. 
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience providing supportive services in the community.  
• BS/BA in Administration or related field and 3 years of experience in the mental health field highly preferred.
• Knowledge of, and respect for, a variety of distinct Latino communities in Alameda County as well as familiarity with cultural wellness practices and the role of importance of traditional healing.
• Demonstrates and models excellent “customer service” orientation, especially in the ability to interact with people at all levels within and outside the agency.
• Strong group facilitation, presentation, and organizational skills required.
• Experience may be gained through employment, internships, or volunteer work. Must have experience serving the specific age group assigned to the position.
• Non-Profit and Community Based Organization experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrates and models excellent “customer service” orientation, especially in the ability to interact with people at all levels within and outside the agency.
• Thinks independently and can make informed decisions when needed. 
• Exercises extreme discretion with the ability to hold, balance and transmit public and confidential information needed by various parties. 
• Proficient using MS Office products, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Acquires or maintains proficiency in using Google Drive products, including Docs, Sheets, and Forms.
• Valid CA Driver’s license

• Auto insurance:  Personal vehicle may be used for business related purposes; it is recommended you inform your auto insurance carrier.   

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Health benefits package for you and your family including:
  • Medical/dental/vision benefits with 95% employee & 80% dependent employer premium contribution and employer paid life insurance.
• Vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrual
• Employee Assistance Plan to support yours and your family’s wellbeing and finances 
• Pet Plan Benefit: 
  • PetPlus Product and Prescription Discounts, Pet Assure Veterinary Discounts, AskVet 24/7 Pet Telehealth, and ThePetTag Lost Pet Recovery Service
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Work-life wellbeing & excellent work hours
• Supportive/Collaborative work environment 
• Opportunities for Growth and Professional Development
• License and Certification renewals reimbursed