Careers with a Cause
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
The Outreach and Engagement Coordinator drives the creation and implementation of effective outreach strategies to assist with outreach and promotion of Wellness Center Program services, activities, and events. The desired candidates will work alongside the Community Health Ambassadors and the greater CWP team to promote and implement programs that focus on health equity, prevention of chronic disease, and activities that support optimal physical/behavioral holistic health among San Francisco’s Black/African American community and all residents of HOPE SF sites. This program is a partnership with both the Department of Public Health and HOPE SF and will focus exclusively on working with families living in the Potrero Hill, Hunters View, Alice Griffith, and Sunnydale public housing developments. We are seeking qualified candidates for each of the four sites above that can provide integrated, culturally relevant wellness programs rooted in holistic approaches for individuals and families. Candidates will have demonstrated ability to: work toward health equity; impact health outcomes; support healthy communities using culturally responsive services; and work toward policy and systems level change.
Salary Range: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
Minimum Qualifications
- 21+ years old
- GED or equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience creating and implementing effective outreach plans
- Available to work Monday-Friday during program hours with some weekends and evenings.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and verbal/written communication skills
- Must be willing to attend CCSF’s CHW program.
- YMCA approved CPR and First Aid Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Possess a Certificate as a Community Health Worker, Mental Health Peer Specialist Certificate or related certification from an educational institution or approved provider.
- Bilingual skills in Cantonese or Spanish
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FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.