2 Community Organizer II, Lead Policy Advocate (CCP) Full-Time - CIP Jobs in Gardena, CA
AADAP is Hiring a Community Organizer II, Lead Policy Advocate (CCP) Full-Time - CIP Near Gardena, CA
Job Description
Job Title:
Community Organizer II -
Lead Policy Advocate (CCP)
Exempt /
Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Unit:
Community Integrated
Prevention (CIP)
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Location:
13931 Van Ness Ave,
Gardena, CA 90249
Travel Required:
Yes, CA Drivers License
/ Personal Vehicle
Insurance
Hourly Rate Range: $22.10 to $24.39 Position Type: Full-Time
Date Posted: 5.1.23 Posting Expires: Once Filled
External Posting
URL:
www.really.com, www.handshake.com
Internal Posting URL: www.aadapinc.org
Applications Accepted By:
Fax or Email:
FAX: 323.295.4075
Email: hr@aadapinc.org
Subject Line: Job Application
Mail:
ATTN: Jennifer Nishimura, HR
AADAP, Corporate Office
2900 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
The Community Organizer (CO) II (Policy) serves as the lead in drug prevention-related policy
advocacy for the Prevention Unit CIP Team. CO II mobilizes the assigned geographic community to
impact change around youth and community ATOD – alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription drugs,
and other drug access and use issues through environmental policy advocacy and social change
campaigns. The Community Organizer II monitors and implements a policy-based strategic plan, and
is under the direct supervision of the Prevention CIP Coordinator.
- Guides ATOD policy advocacy direction, and coordinates organizing skills training in SPA 8;
- Conducts comprehensive community assessments of the assigned target areas in SPA 8,
- Recruit, train, and mobilizes youth and adult volunteer base through community-based ATOD
- Conducts policy development and education, and advocacy skills-building efforts in select
- Mobilizes community stakeholders and residents around alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
- Cultivates relationships with City, County, and State decision-makers and their staff on key
- Implements an SPF strategic action plan involving youth and adult volunteer base;
- Develops and provides ATOD issue-based presentations on campaign efforts to target
- Provide recommendations to contract plans according to the emerging community needs,
- Coordinates broad ATOD policy and advocacy support in regional and statewide efforts as
- This is a field-based position and requires the ability to utilize a personal vehicle to transport
- Conduct advocacy around local, state, and federal policy decisions.
- Provide technical assistance to other organizing bodies as assigned.
- Participate in County based Roundtable and other coalition-based meetings.
- Comply with City, County, State, and Federal contractual agreements.
- Submit billing reports and other reporting requirements as assigned.
- Maintain accurate files on organizing activities and evaluations.
- Attend Unit and Agency sponsored meetings and functions.
- Represent AADAP at local, state, and federal forums, conferences, and other activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
Bilingual or bicultural capabilities with Los Angeles County threshold languages: Arabic,
Armenian, Cantonese, Farsi, Urdu, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish,
Tagalog, Vietnamese, and other Chinese languages.
- Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written)
- Knowledge of substance abuse (particularly alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and prescription
- Knowledge and understanding of the South Bay region, SPA 8
- Experience with basic research and evaluation methodologies
Permanent resident or U.S. Citizen; proof of work eligibility upon hiring.
- Valid California Driver's License and personal vehicle insurance
- Must have three (3) years of recovery or drug-free lifestyle as of the date of the application.
- Must provide proof of full vaccination and 1st Booster against Covid-19 upon hiring.
- Ability to get along well with others, be punctual, pleasant, and tactful with professional
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors,
- Ability to be culturally competent in age groups, gender identity, sexual orientation, spiritual
beliefs, socioeconomic status, and diverse cultures.
Physical Requirements:
Moderate Duty
This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping,
squatting, twisting reaching, working or irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects over 25
pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Ascending and descending ladders and staircases will
be more frequent. An example is this position frequently will be moving and organizing agency
supplies to outreach sites.
AADAP, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ADHERES TO HIRING
PRACTICES IN ACCORDANCEWITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS
Reviewed By:
Jeanne Shimatsu, Prevention
Director
Date: 05.10.23
Approved By: Jennifer Nishimura, HR / CCO Date: 3.23.23
Last Updated By: DE HR intern Date: 3.23.23
Employee
Acknowledgement: Date:
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$73k-94k (estimate)
09/05/2023
05/27/2024
aadapinc.org
LOS ANGELES, CA
25 - 50
1972
Private
MIKE WATANABE
$5M - $10M
Ancillary Healthcare
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About AADAP
AADAP is a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive substance abuse and other social services for Asian Pacific Islander.
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