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AFRICAN AMERICAN OUTREACH AND EVENT COORDINATOR
Full-Time Position Available
The African American Family Outreach Program (AAFOP) represents an innovative approach to reaching African American family caregivers of those experiencing mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder. AAFOP provides educational workshops, advocacy, and peer support to family caregivers. What makes AAFOP unique is that our Steering Committee and staff are all family caregivers for loved ones living with mental health conditions/serious mental illness. The Outreach and Event Coordinator will work with a volunteer steering committee to spread the word about mental health resources available to the African American community.
WE OFFER:
The Mental Health Association of Alameda County (MHAAC) is a well-established non-profit organization with long term staff that assists and advocates for people with mental illness and their family members through programs including the Family Education and Resource Center (FERC), the Family Partnership Program (FPP), and Patients' Rights Advocacy (PRA). Together, these programs assist thousands of people with serious mental illness and their family members every year. We envision a world without stigma where people with mental health challenges and their family members are free to live their best lives. MHAAC's current budget is around $5 million.
The Outreach and Event Coordinator (OEC) works with the African American Family Outreach Project (AAFOP) Steering Committee to produce Saturday workshops and evening events. The Coordinator will also conduct outreach to the Alameda County based African American community in a variety of ways including working with community based organizations, working with faith-based organizations, tabling at community events and conducting social media campaigns. Collectively, these activities provide community members with information about mental illness, assist caregivers in identifying local resources and services and support family members as they navigate through Alameda County's Behavioral Health system.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Under the supervision and guidance of the AAFOP Program Director, the African American Outreach and Event Coordinator's duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
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HOURS OF WORK: Tuesday - Saturday, 12 noon to 8 pm.
WORK LOCATION: 7677 Oakport St., Oakland, CA 94621 Office in the Coliseum Industrial neighborhood of Oakland in a premier building that includes free parking and an onsite gym.
COVID CONSIDERATIONS: All staff are required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and booster shots. All staff wear masks in the office. Air purifiers in office.
SALARY: $26.50 per hour (approximately $55,120 annually). Eligible for first pay increase after successful completion of three-month introductory period.
The Mental Health Association of Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
We are also committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us and describe the specific accommodation requested for your disability-related limitation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.50 per hour
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COVID-19 considerations: All staff are required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and booster shots. Air purifiers in office.
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Work Location: One location
Job Posted by ApplicantProFull Time
$61k-79k (estimate)
06/29/2024
07/15/2024