Project Coordinator
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Up to $47,500 a year
Posted
Job description
Department(s): To support, coordinate, implement and recruit for The Wall Las Memorias Project
Substance Abuse Prevention and Risk Reduction in Alcohol, Fentanyl, Meth, & prescription drug programs in the cities of East and Northeast Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, South Gate, Bell, and other communities.
Office Location: 2020 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
- Retirement
Opportunity: To work for highly acclaimed organization which constructed the nation’s only publicly funded AIDS monument and utilizes a community based organizing model to address social justice issues and providing health education and wellness prevention programs such as substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and mental health.
Mission: The Wall-Las Memorias Project is a community health and wellness organization dedicated to serving Latino, LGBTQ and other underserved populations through advocacy, education and building the next generation of leadership.
Description: Reports to the Senior Program Manager. Assist in the implementation of Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) prevention, risk reduction interventions and programs. Responsible for oversight of daily operations including implementation of approved Alcohol, Meth, Fentanyl and Prescription Opioids Work Plans and objectives; ensuring compliance; responsible for completing and maintaining monthly programs reports and recordkeeping; and maintaining compliance with data entry. Engage and organize community members, businesses, and community; implement evidence-based strategies and prevention concepts for addressing alcohol and other drugs related community problems and contributing factors.
Objective Goals and Service/Activities (but not limited to) : Coordinate outreach and recruitment to target population which include LGBTQ, Families, Community based organizations, churches and other community groups to conduct educational presentations, workshop and trainings in English and in Spanish.
Cultivate positive relationships with other agencies, law enforcement, parents, elected officials, retail outlets (businesses) and communities of faith for the purpose of raising awareness in the community about TWLMP mission and to build collaborative service networks. Responsible for any other assignments provided by the Senior Programs Manager.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree or equivalent in social welfare, public health or related field.- One (1) year experience providing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention services prior to employment.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in non-profit setting or prevention work
- Excellent organizational, verbal, written and public speaking skills.
- Knowledge of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual & Transgender) issues affecting the community
- Must be knowledgeable of the East and North East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens, South Gate and Bell communities.
- Good understanding of the wellness and healthcare needs of people of color
- Ability to work well with diverse populations and stakeholders.
- Knowledgeable in developing, providing, and/or evaluating community-based environmental prevention programs/services.
- Knowledgeable in engaging and/or organizing community members, businesses, and community leaders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population-based effort.
- Ability to implement evidence-based strategies and prevention and harm reduction.
- Competency to work with the various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Requirements:
Live Scan will be requested upon employment- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Possession of a California driver’s license
- Must be fully COVID-19 Vaccinated
The Wall-Las Memorias is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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