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JOB TITLE: Mental Health Promoter/Community Health Worker
EMPLOYER: Asian Youth Center
REPORTS TO: Supervising Mental Health Promoter/Mental Health Clinical Supervisor
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 1, 2024
FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Part-Time/Full-Time, Non-Exempt, At Will
SALARY: $21.00 – $29 per hour
SUMMARY: Assist and lead in the implementation of direct community education, engagement, information
and referral, and case management services appropriate for lowincome, immigrant older adults (65 ).
Programs include Mental Health Promoter Services. See program manuals and funding source Scope of Work
or contract documents for more specific program information. This position is based out of San Gabriel, CA
with a hybrid schedule. Travel to community events throughout the San Gabriel Valley and other parts of LA
County be required as part of the job duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Educate, engage, inform, and empower clients by establishing good rapport through culturally and

• Assist in the development and implementation of a community needs assessment;
• Provide outreach and engagement through in-person and virtual activities, events, and workshops

that create community awareness, educational opportunities, and mitigates risk factors associated
with mental illness; • Conduct outreach and enrollment of clients;

• Assist in the assessment. development, and implementation of individualized service plans in

• Assist in the provision of information and referral, follow through and monitoring, and removal of

• Assist clients in ongoing navigation of community resource systems through appointment

• Provide participants with safety net funding, dissemination of supplies, and resources that support

• Participate in and implement Community Resiliency Model (CRM) facilitator trainings;
• Implement trainings related to recovery related to Covid-19, and other natural, manmade, or hybrid

o Intergenerational family healing activities
o Culturally appropriate outreach, engagement, and education activities
o Community psychoeducation and support
o Non-traditional trauma-informed activities such as art, dance, music, animal therapy,

mindfulness, and healing gardening
o Leadership development, empowerment, advocacy, coalition building, community

organizing, and the importance of civil rights and voting rights
o Community-led groups (peer-to-peer support) and other community defined capacity

building and supports
• Assess and respond to client satisfaction feedback regularly and positively; • Maintain accurate and

contracts.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalency;
• Lived experience or 1 year of work experience with low-income, immigrant, older adult (65 )

Certification; valid California driver’s license, excellent driving record, reliable transportation, and
auto insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with group facilitation, group presentations, outreach events (including street outreach),

• Working knowledge of local communities in the San Gabriel Valley.

• Cultural Competence – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes

• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to

• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to

• Job Knowledge – Displays required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

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• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 35 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed
as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description
restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Please send a cover letter and resume along with 3 references to careers@aycla.org.

AYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and adheres to hiring practices in accordance with

Federal and State regulations.