Job description

Department(s): To support, implement and recruit for The Wall Las Memorias (TWLM) prevention, education, and risk reduction programs. Specific work under TWLM’s COVID-19 community engagement campaign.

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Hours: *Temporary Full-Time (40 hours a week) M-F 9am-6pm (some nights and weekends will be required)

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Benefits:*

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Medical

• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Retirement benefits are available.

Opportunity: To work for a highly acclaimed organization which constructed the nation’s only publicly funded AIDS monument and utilizes a community based organizing model to address social justice issues and providing health education and wellness prevention programs such as substance abuse, mental health, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19.

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Mission Statement:* The Wall-Las Memorias Project is a community health and wellness organization dedicated to serving Latino, LGBT and other underserved populations through advocacy, education and building the next generation of leadership.

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Description:* The COVID-19 Community Organizer reports to the Programs Manager and Chief Field Supervisor. The primary responsibility of the COVID-19 Community Organizer is to oversee the success of COVID-19 community engagement campaign which includes outreach, recruitment, training facilitation, and support group facilitation. In addition, COVID-19 Community Organizer will assist in the implementation of all prevention, risk reduction interventions and programs. Responsible for accomplishing contract objectives, meet monthly outreach goals, and provide trainings and linkages to adequate resources/services. Responsible for contributing to the team’s daily operations including implementation of approved work plans; ensuring compliance; responsible for completing and maintaining monthly programs reports and recordkeeping; and maintaining compliance with data entry. Engage and organize community members, businesses, and community; implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts for addressing community problems and contributing factors.

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Objective Goals and Service/Activities (but not limited to):* Primary goal is outreach and recruitment to LA County community members in the Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, and other members in the San Gabriel Valley region, and other individuals at elevated risk for COVID-19. Recruit individuals for the agency and program activities; assists in developing an outreach plan; conduct workshops and trainings; facilitate support groups. Assist and organize any agency yearly events. Responsible for any other assignments provided by the Programs Manager and Chief Field Supervisor.

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Minimum Qualifications:*

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Associate degree or equivalent in social welfare, public health or related field.

• Two (2) year experience with community organizing or other public health community engagement.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written and public speaking skills
• Must be knowledgeable of local communities specifically those of Lincoln Heights, Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles and areas of the San Gabriel Valley.
• Good understanding of the wellness and healthcare needs of people of color and the ability to work well with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable in developing, providing, and/or evaluating community-based environmental prevention and testing programs/services
• Knowledge in engaging and/or organizing community members, businesses, and community leaders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population-based effort
• Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts
• Competency to work with the various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community.

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Requirements:*

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Possession of CA driver’s License

• Possession of automobile liability insurance
• Must have transportation
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.
• Live Scan will be requested upon employment
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

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The Wall-Las Memorias Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to $44,000.00 per year

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