Sierra Vista Child & Family Services · 1 month ago
Promotora
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSierra Vista Child & Family Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities. They are seeking a Promotora for their North Modesto Family Resource Center program to promote community-based health education and prevention, particularly in underserved communities, while serving as a bridge between residents and healthcare institutions.
Health CareMental HealthPsychologyWellness
Responsibilities
Develop Network of community based Promotoras with an emphasis on the underserved/unserved, with an emphasis on the Latino community, who are at risk of or displaying serious mental illness
Plan and coordinate local activities and events related to prevention and well-being efforts. Which may require evening and weekend hours
Utilize prevention strategies to promote stigma and discrimination reduction, suicide prevention, mental health awareness and well-being
Provide access, advocacy, resources and linkage to clients and their families
Interact productively within a multi-disciplinary team and other community organizations
Maintain documentation, record and tracking systems that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract
Responsible for preventing and controlling infection
Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety
Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention
Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide
Interaction is appropriate and sensitive to client’s culture. Interaction is appropriate with client’s developmental level
Attend all required meetings and trainings
Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable
Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
Lived experience that aligns with and provides a connection with population being served
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word
Knowledge of community resources required
Bilingual in Spanish required
A valid California driver's license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company
Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical dental vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
Opportunities for growth and professional development.
Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
Salary Increases each year.
Supportive/collaborative work environment.
Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.
Company
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
Empowering Youth. Strengthening Families. Transforming Communities.
Founded in 1972
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Andrew Timbie
Chief Executive Officer
Judy Kindle
Chief Executive Officer
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