Advocacy Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As the Advocacy Coordinator for the Community Outreach Services With Us Project at La Familia, this position will support the coordination and implementation of project activities related to youth mental health promotion of emotional, behavioral, and any self-seeking stigma behaviors. The Advocacy Coordinator will support in capacity-building, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Advocacy Coordinator will liaise with government and community partners and community residents strategically to advance scalable strategies to increase the behavioral health literacy among vulnerable community members across different neighborhoods and cities. As part of the Community Outreach Services Department, the Advocacy Coordinator will contribute to the developing positive work culture of the department by demonstrating leadership and enthusiasm in work performance and for working with a dynamic team. Advocacy Coordinator will report directly to the Assistant Director of Community Outreach. 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:

Community Organizing & Public Policy:

• Participates in all assigned parts of approved work plan elements, including:
• Cultivates and maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with residents and youth, government personnel, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders from selected geographic areas to be involved in public policy campaigns and related topics focusing on mental health literacy and stigma reduction within youth.
• Provides outreach, engagement, leadership, and support delivered in the forms of comprehensive public education and change campaigns that are culturally responsive, scalable, and leads to increased behavioral health literacy in Alameda County.
• Promotes initiative aims and civic engagement through grassroots techniques, youth engagement, and internal town halls.
• Participates in all project/coalition meetings and regularly participates in sub-committee meetings as assigned/created.
• Implements coalition communication plans and participates in new member orientations.
• Designs, coordinates, and facilitates meetings, trainings, education, and presentations for youths and communities to reduce mental health stigma.
• Plans special events in collaboration with youth and community residents (e.g., volunteer days, environmental scans, etc.) for the purpose of meeting project activities and objectives.
• Maintains appropriate representation of oneself, La Familia, and the initiative at the City, County, and State levels by attending County Board of Supervisors/City Council meetings, other project-related collaborative meetings, and effectively navigating the current state of initiative-related politics.
• Builds a culture of advocacy and activism in the service area and surrounding areas through civic engagement, leadership development and mentorship.
• Supports an equitable post-COVID-19 recovery by empowering residents to advocate for the resources and funding needed for economic stability and culturally responsive access to mental and physical health in order to address the deep disparities and stigmas within our service areas.
• Providing technical assistance to various grassroots community groups in the service areas.

Administrative & Work Plan Implementation

• Maintains and updates various project documents, including coalition member documents, meeting agendas & minutes, etc.; and acts as the primary point of contact for all youth participants and other coalition members.
• Provides day-to-day management, support, and progress-tracking of activities assigned to youth participants and youth resident leaders acting in a volunteer capacity.
• Gathers community data in the fashion of one-on-ones and small group sessions to support project activities and objectives.
• Monitors County Board of Supervisors/City Council, community groups, and other meeting agendas, and provides adequate, timely reports to youth leaders and other liaisons for meetings attended.
• Assists in preparing draft documents for campaigns and other mental health stigma awareness materials.
• Assists in writing and preparing drafts of all reports necessary to maintain funding.
• Coordinates and maintains social media presence for the collaborative and its initiatives.

Other

• Provides input and feedback on potential related projects/programs as appropriate
• Implements program policies and procedures as directed by supervisor
• Attend trainings and participate in events relevant to key responsibilities
• 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:

• BA Degree in the mental health field, or social services field and/or 4 years community outreach, education/experience and or mental health field.
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication in English and Spanish is essential for this 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.
• Current state-mandated guidelines requires employees in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster shots. Accommodations may be available as required by law. Applicants who are offered a position will be asked about their vaccination status and applications will be required to provide proof of vaccinations against COVID-19 including booster shots. The agency can provide accommodations as required by law in certain circumstances.

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 well-being 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.13 - $23.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• community outreach: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hayward, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person