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40 hours/week (Full-Time). Hours include Thursday 5‑7 pm and Saturday 8‑12 pm.

A Community Behavioral Health Outreach Worker (CBHOW)/Promotora focuses on promoting community‑based health education and prevention in underserved communities. The CBHOW serves as the bridge between community residents and health‑care institutions and professional providers with a focus on preventive health services to prevent disease, disability and other health conditions or their progression; to prolong life; and promote physical and mental health and well‑being.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience that aligns with and provides a connection with the 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 the position and be approved by the agency’s insurance company.

• Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
• Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
• Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
• Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
• Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
• Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.

• Develop a network of community‑based Promotoras with an emphasis on the underserved/unserved, particularly 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 agency, The Joint Commission and contract standards.
• Prevent and control infection.
• Maintain a culture of quality and safety.
• Use de‑escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
• Administer the C‑SSRS to help prevent suicide.
• Interact appropriately and sensitively with client culture and 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 others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a Promotora for our North Modesto Family Resource Center program, who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others!

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

• Health Insurance Coverage – comprehensive 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.
• Annual salary increases.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts for employees on gym memberships, cellphone plans, and other perks.

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