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Community Organizer – Opioid & Prescription drug programs

The Wall Las Memorias

Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

$67k-86k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

Community Organizer – Opioid & Prescription drug programs

The Wall Las Memorias Los Angeles, CA

$67k-86k (estimate)

Full Time | Investment Management 2 Months Ago

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The Wall Las Memorias is Hiring a Community Organizer – Opioid & Prescription drug programs Near Los Angeles, CA

Department(s): To support, coordinate, implement and recruit for The Wall Las Memorias Project Substance Abuse Prevention and Risk Reduction in Alcohol, Marijuana, Meth, & prescription drug programs in the cities of East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, South Gate, Bell, and other communities.

Office Location: 800 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017 and/or 2020 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid holidays

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

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

Description:

Assist in implementing alcohol, marijuana, meth, and prescription drugs risk reduction interventions and programs.
Conduct workshops and training
Assist in the development of public policy
Translation of documents to Spanish
Assist in the development and distribution of a social media campaign.
Assist and organize yearly agency events and develop tailored marketing material.
Assists in developing an outreach plan

Objective Goals and Service/Activities (but not limited to):

Recruit individuals for to the agency and program activities
Identify, enlist, and train youth and young adults to prevent alcohol, marijuana, meth, and prescription drug abuse.
Facilitate workshops and presentations and provide referrals as possible.
Cultivate positive relationships with other agencies and parents to raise awareness in the community about TWLMP's mission and build collaborative service networks.
Responsible for any other assignments provided by the Programs Manager and Programs Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or Two (2) years of experience in social welfare, public health, or related field.
One (1) year of experience providing substance use prevention services prior to employment
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a non-profit setting or prevention work
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and public speaking skills
Knowledge of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual & Transgender) issues affecting the community
Must be knowledgeable of the East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, South Gate, and Bell communities
Good understanding of the wellness and healthcare needs of people of color
Ability to work well with diverse populations and stakeholders
Knowledgeable in developing, providing, and/or evaluating community-based environmental prevention programs/services
Knowledgeable 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 for addressing alcohol-related
community problems and contributing factors
Competency in working with the various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community.
Bilingual in Spanish and English