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El Futuro Community Engagement Programs Specialist
 
 
 
The AmeriCorps VISTA Community Engagement Programs Specialist will build the capacity of our Community Engagement Programs by promoting community partnerships, education, and awareness around Mental Health and Substance Use for immigrant Latino individuals and families. Their work will increase community knowledge/awareness of Latino mental health, reduce stigma, increase access to mental health care, and support overall community wellness. Specific activities include, but are not limited to: Conducting community outreach & education to lessen the stigma around mental health and substance use & promote well-being; Facilitating community listening sessions; Developing presentations, flyers, & other outreach materials to strengthen community outreach & awareness of Latino Mental Health and substance use based on community needs/wants; Developing partnerships & collaborations; Planning, coordinating & attending community engagement events such as health fairs, schools, churches, etc; Evaluating & documenting the impact of community engagement events on mental health/wellness of participants. Qualifications: Interest in working with the Latino community, Bilingual in English/Spanish, written and spoken required, Good communication skills, organizational & time-management skills, Flexibility, creativity & a spirit of collaboration to address developing programmatic needs, Computer skills with ability to use email, Microsoft Office, curiosity to continue learning. This position is a full-time, year-long volunteer service opportunity. For more information visit our website or contact Mary Jones, mjones@elfuturo-nc.org. El Futuro is North Carolina’s leading provider of bilingual & culturally-responsive mental health services for the Latino community. Our mission is to nurture stronger familias to live out their dreams. We are based in Durham NC, a vibrant, diverse city and part of NC’s Research Triangle region.
 
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Member Duties : The El Futuro Community Engagement Programs Specialist will build community mental health and substance use awareness & engage, strengthen & expand community partnerships; coordinate community outreach opportunities & programming. Activities include but are not limited to: Facilitate opportunities for community feedback: surveys, & focus groups, Conduct community outreach & education to lessen the stigma around mental health and substance use & promote wellbeing; Plan, coordinate & attend community engagement events such as health fairs and other events to provide information about El Futuro services and events, Develop outreach materials to strengthen community outreach & awareness of Latino Mental Health and Substance Use based on community needs, Document activities and impact, Participate in Mental Health trainings, help to develop partnerships & collaborations, Participate in program evaluation by sharing data collected & lessons learned around best ways to engage the community.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  office space, laptop, holidays, millage . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
El Futuro Community Engagement Programs Specialist
Program Start/End Date
08/31/2023  -   07/15/2024
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NORTH CAROLINA  
Languages
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  05/03/2023  To  11/01/2023 
Contact Dalila Rodriguez
2020 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham   NC   27707
919-688-7101
drodriguez@elfuturo-nc.org
www.elfuturo-nc.org/
Listing ID 118552

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