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Casa Esperanza, Inc. (Boston) · 1 month ago

Bilingual Promotores Outreach Worker 000401 - Familias Unidas Outpatient Program (hourly) Boston, MA

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$720/mo - $1,440/mo

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. They are seeking a bilingual Promotores Outreach Worker who will promote public health and individual well-being in the Latine community by conducting outreach and educational activities to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health and addiction services.

Health CareNon ProfitRehabilitationResidential

Responsibilities

Work with Promotores Project Managers (the Associate Director of Community Health and the Director of Grant Projects and Partnerships) to develop and implement an outreach and community mapping strategy for reaching at-risk Latines

Engage your existing community connections to conduct educational activities that increase community understanding of addiction and mental illness, work to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders as well as the stigma associated with seeking and accepting treatment, and help community members in need of mental health and substance use treatment navigate the system of care

As part of the Promotores team, Promotores will conduct weekly outreach to individuals in varying stages of recovery at scheduled events and in hotspot areas. Outreach activities may include providing information or assisting with referrals/linkages to food, clothing, shelter, detoxification, and/or medical services

Ensures outreach materials are presented in a clear, positive, compassionate, and judgement-free manner

Provide bilingual health education services to promote engagement in healthy, pro-social, recovery-oriented activities

Provide transitional support as a community member for individuals who wish to access Casa's behavioral health services, including Detoxification/Withdrawal Management, Clinical Stabilization, Outpatient, Residential Treatment and Supportive Housing

Work with other Promotores and Community Health Workers to ensure cohesive messaging across events and activities

Work to reduce barriers/stigma to initiating or continuing health care by providing accurate information to families, community members, healthcare and social service providers, and other community organizations

Represent the agency by providing education and participating in Boston community health events

Maintain all records and necessary reports of activities as required by the grant

Participate in monthly Outreach Team meetings

Actively participates in, and successfully complete, training provided by Casa and other agencies

Biweekly supervision with the Associate Director

Assist in all reporting as required by the Associate Director

Other duties as required

Qualification

Community outreach experienceBilingual Spanish/EnglishInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCultural awarenessTeamwork

Required

Bilingual Spanish/English required

Must be community focused and have established connections in the community

Must be willing to leverage their reputation in the community as a well known and trusted individual in the community to promote mental health and SUD support

Must reside in the community served

Must be available to work weekends and evenings, as needed

Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Awareness or be willing to learn about the intersection of culture, addiction, mental illness, trauma, health, and homelessness

Ability to meet the physical and training requirements of the position

Experience doing outreach to individuals at risk for addiction, mental illness, trauma, and violence

Must be already established and known in the community