Disaster Response Community Engagement Manager

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services seeks a Community Engagement Manager to expand access to mental health services after disasters. You will build partnerships with community organizations, coordinate field-based and telehealth services, and support staff training for rapid disaster response.

With a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in disaster-related work, you will collaborate across departments, represent the agency at events, and advance equity in care for affected communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years in disaster preparedness and response, emergency management, or community outreach.
• Strong knowledge of mental health needs during and after disasters.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with community orgs and stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Field work capability in crisis situations.
• Public speaking experience and clear written communication.
• Collaborative work across departments; commitment to team goals.
• California driver’s license; driving record acceptable to insurer.
• Experience in nonprofit community mental health; bilingual Spanish valued.

Responsibilities

• Identify, build, and maintain partnerships with community orgs and stakeholders.
• Coordinate deployment of field-based and telehealth mental health services.
• Collaborate on policy development, program materials, and reservist operations.
• Train staff in disaster response initiatives and ensure readiness.
• Ensure timely disaster-specific training and awareness of community needs.
• Coordinate integrated response with multiple directors and teams.
• Manage projects within disaster response initiatives.

Skills

Public speaking

Project management

Partnership building

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

Job description

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services seeks a Community Engagement Manager to expand access to mental health services after disasters. You will build partnerships with community organizations, coordinate field-based and telehealth services, and support staff training for rapid disaster response.

With a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in disaster-related work, you will collaborate across departments, represent the agency at events, and advance equity in care for affected communities.