Mental Health Promoter

Children's Institute; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 3,290,000 - 3,948,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance

401(k) / Retirement plan

Job summary

Children's Institute in Los Angeles is seeking a Mental Health Promoter to help integrate services and strengthen communities across SPA 4 & 6. The role links residents to needed supports and facilitates trauma resiliency groups in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health.

The position involves outreach, advocacy, and coordination with community partners to promote healthy, equitable access to resources. Strong communication and ability to work with diverse communities are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lived experience in communities for the program and/or one year of community-based direct service experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages in community activities including outreach and engagement, advocacy, facilitating groups, referral and linkage.
• Advocates on behalf of clients with other agencies to receive needed services.
• Provides community psychoeducation and support on mental health, coping skills, and related topics.
• Facilitates outreach plans to raise community awareness and support to mitigate risk factors for mental illness.
• Collects and disseminates information on CII services and community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Mental Health Promoter (MHP) works to ensure the integration of services across target service areas within Supervisory Districts 1 & 2 (SPA 4 & 6) to strengthen communities, build trauma-resiliency and link community members to relevant services. This position will be responsible for outreach and advocacy for healthy and racially equitable communities by facilitating trauma resiliency groups, providing referral/linkage for target populations, and collaboration with community partners and Department of Mental Health. Leads non-traditional workshops to enhance emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of target populations. Duties may vary based on the needs of the department, service area lead and/or supervisorial district.

DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Engages in community activities that may include outreach and engagement, individual and community advocacy, facilitating groups, case management, referral and linkage; collaborates with internal and external systems within DMH, and other county departments, community partners and thought leaders.
• Advocates on behalf of client with other agencies to receive needed services.
• Provides community psychoeducation and support regarding defined needs such as increasing protective factors, recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness, healthy coping skills, health and nutrition, financial literacy, and career development.
• Facilitates the outreach and engagement plans that address the needs of the community by creating community awareness, educational opportunities, and support to mitigate risk factors and its impact on the development of mental illness and its impact on the community.
• Collects and disseminates information on CII services and other community resources and activities through community canvassing, door-to-door, or in community settings.
• Attends assigned community events and meetings on behalf of CII to gather information on upcoming community events specific to supporting mental health promotion.
• Establishes and maintains communication flow between CII, community groups, appropriate stakeholders, and organizations.
• Works closely with the Community Engagement team to provide an update on community trends.
• Participates in meetings with the CII Community Engagement team, other Ambassadors, as well as required meetings and/or trainings by funder as assigned.
• Maintains accurate documentation ensuring compliance of service standards and policies as stipulated by contract.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Lived experience in communities for the program and/or one year of community-based direct service experience.

Other Qualifications

• Passion and commitment to work in community engagement.
• Ability to work well with others, gain consensus, and work towards a common goal.
• Reliable access to transportation required to support business needs, including travel to CII sites and other work-related locations as necessary.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
• Understands CII's basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None required.

Computer Skills

• Working knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Vision Requirements

• No special vision requirements.

NOISE LEVEL

• Moderate noise

Required Training

• New Hire Orientation
• AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training
• Mandated Reporter

Compensation

$23.88 USD - $28.66 USD

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.

Benefits

• Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Opportunity for growth & advancement
• Professional development & continued training
• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities

Contingencies

• Influenza immunization or declination
• COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
• Education verification
• Reference check
• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Tuberculosis screening