Equity & Social Change Specialist

Job Description
Position Title: Equity & Social Change Specialist II

Reports to: Equity and Social Change Manager

Employment Status: * Full-Time* Part-Time

• Non-Exempt* Exempt

Pay Range: $25.00 - $29.00

MUST BE VACCINATED.

Position Summary
The Equity and Social Change Specialist is responsible for providing and coordinating all backbone services for the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (SGV-AAIMM) Prevention Initiative in San Gabriel Valley. Newly created, this position is designed to provide backbone services, and to address specific racial and social justice initiatives in the San Gabriel Valley. The position will provide administrative support, facilitation and leadership as the backbone lead in implementing the goals and objectives as outlined in the SGV-AAIMM Prevention Initiative's scope of work. This is an exciting role for an ambitious social justice champion looking to assist and mobilize stakeholders in creating a public/private partnership in San Gabriel Valley, helping to advance health equity within the African American community. With a strong community engagement focus, this position will work with all stakeholders in identifying solutions and advocating for resources to address systemic barriers and gaps in services to support the reduction of Black infant and maternal mortality rates. The Equity and Social Change Specialist will be responsible for creating an external voice for women and their families who are impacted by social disparities. This position will report to the Equity and Social Change Project Manager, and will work closely with the Community Engagement and Health Education Manager. The Equity and Social Change Specialist will be dedicating at least 80% or more with the SGV-AAIMM Project while spending the remaining time working on YWCA SGV equity focused assignments.

ABOUT YWCA-SGV

Founded in 1935, the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley (YWCA-SGV) has been a long-standing community partner. We work at the individual and community levels to achieve our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an affiliate of the YWCA USA and a member of the World YWCA movement. The YWCA-SGV is committed to providing women, girls, seniors, and their families with the information they need to manage the critical issues in their lives. We achieve this through our multicultural and multi-lingual community education and service programs in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.

About SGV AAIMM CAT

Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative is a coalition of the Department of Public Health in partnership with First 5 LA and the LA County Department of Health Services, Department of Mental Health, community organizations, mental and health care providers, funders, and community members. We are united in one purpose: to address the unacceptably high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths countywide and ensure healthy and joyous births for Black families in LA County. The purpose of the San Gabriel Valley AAIMM Community Action Team (CAT) is to create a public/private partnership with a community focus to address AAIMM throughout the SGV region and identify gaps in services and resources to support the reduction of Black infant and maternal mortality rates. AAIMM Community Action Teams (CAT) are regionally based collaborative partnerships between the Los Angeles County Health Agency, community-based organizations, health care providers, community residents, faith-based organizations, birth workers (doulas, midwives, etc.), allies and community businesses that consult, inform, and engage the community on all AAIMM strategies and create locally-based actions. YWCA of San Gabriel Valley is the backbone of the SGV AAIMM Prevention Initiative. In this capacity, the organization is responsible for administrative, operational, and logistical support to the SGV AAIMM CAT and work in concert with the CAT members to implement their developed goals and objectives. YWCA-SGV does not oversee the CAT, but rather, works as a collaborator to advance its strategic initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule bi-weekly check-ins with SGV AAIMM Leadership Team.
• Support and coordinate SGV AAIMM CAT Regional Bi-Monthly Meeting.
• Support (i.e., facilitate, coordinate, etc.) all SGV AAIMM CAT, Leadership Team, Planning Team, and Countywide Steering meetings;
• Attend SGV AAIMM community events and other work-related events as needed;
• Participate in designated County-sponsored and Backbone Organization required professional development trainings;
• Create agendas for meetings and ensure meeting summaries are prepared after each regional meeting;
• Manage and track co-chair attendance information and submit stipend disbursement;
• Manage the SGV AAIMM Gmail account, including Google Forms;
• Collaborate with SGV AAIMM CAT Leadership to create an editorial calendar that outlines communication content and distribution goals for the year;
• Collaborate with SGV AAIMM CAT in outreach, promotion and developing a viable communication plan;
• Participate in local collaborates that support Black and African American infant and maternal health issues;
• Ability to create sign-in sheets, evaluation, and archiving methods;
• Organized in tracking activities and deliverables;
• Support SGV AAIMM CAT in conducting needs assessment to identify gaps in services for Black families in SGV;
• Maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations;
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships and function as a project liaison with the County, community stakeholders, partners, and collaborators;
• Complete and submit quarterly progress and final reports to SGV AAIMM;
• Assist in researching, writing and submitting designated grants and contract proposals; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, higher education or a related field, with leadership and
• programming experience. Master’s degree preferred;
• At least 2 years of experience working with the Black/African American Community;
• At least 2 years of experience working in the Maternal and Child Health field;
• At least 2 years project management experience building teams, products, programs, and/or services;
• Experience and knowledge of multi-ethnic and underserved communities; experience serving Black/African American birthing mothers and families is preferred;
• The ability to type accurately; proficient in use of 10-key and other office equipment;
• moderate computer skills including experience with Canva and other publishing platforms,
• Google products, Microsoft Office products, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and
• Outlook;
• Ability to learn and use the PC hardware and software;
• Proficient in English grammar and spelling with excellent oral and written communications;
• Willingness to attend training seminars and meetings outside normal working hours; and
• Must have a proactive and positive attitude toward clients, colleagues, board members, and
• community partners.

The desired candidate will...

• Have a passion for working with the community and is energized in building relationships with
• local community-based organizations, non-profits, government agencies, and more;
• Have worked with the Black/African American community in previous capacities and be able
• to work in a multicultural/ multiethnic environment;
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under
• pressure; and
• Have strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word,
• Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Google Documents, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides,
• Google Forms, Zoom, Office Teams, Canva and other publishing platforms.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are Vaccinated? You MUST be.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Black/African American Community: 2 years (Preferred)
• Maternal & Child Health field: 2 years (Preferred)
• Project Mgmt building teams: 2 years (Preferred)
• google forms, zoom, canva: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $25 - $29