About the Role
The Health Promoter is responsible for supporting the health and well-being of residents at Casa Colibri. This role involves monitoring site safety, responding to emergencies, managing conflict resolution, and providing administrative support. Additionally, the Health Promoter will offer one-on-one health education and treatment adherence support to residents. Ideal candidates will possess professional or lived experience related to HIV/AIDS, youth, and health promotion.
Responsibilities
- Screen all visitors and act as the first point of contact for residents and guests.
- Establish a welcoming and client-centered environment, demonstrating high-quality customer service.
- Oversee all building activity, providing support for challenging situations, crisis intervention, and de-escalation.
- Respond to emergencies by following the appropriate organizational protocol.
- Promote compliance with program policies and House Rules, documenting incident reports in a timely manner.
- Provide health education and treatment adherence support to residents, many of whom will be managing their medications independently for the first time.
- Collaborate with the Lead Health Promoter and Clinical Social Worker to coordinate care, services, and referrals.
- Assist with the coordination of house meetings and community activities.
- Provide administrative support for program and/or property management needs.
- Participate in staff training, staff meetings, and staff development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of direct service experience in case management, health education, or a similar field.
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS or those experiencing homelessness.
- Experience with crisis intervention, establishing boundaries, conflict resolution, and de-escalation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proficiency with basic computer programs including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- An understanding of intersectionality and the needs of communities impacted by homelessness in San Francisco.
- A strong commitment to housing justice, as well as inclusive and multi-cultural programming.
Skills
- Bilingual (written and oral) in Spanish preferred
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of direct service experience
Salary/Compensations
- $23.50 per hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Commuter benefits
- Paid holiday
- Paid sick leave
- Generous vacation with Summer Recess and Winter Recess
- 401(K) with employer matching
About the Company
- Mission Action nurtures individual wellness and cultivates collective power among low-income and immigrant communities to create a more just society.
- As a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization, Mission Action works to improve lives on an individual level as well as affect broader social change by engaging in advocacy and community organizing.
- Mission Action addresses homelessness, lack of affordable housing, and supports immigrant rights to meet the complex needs of communities and address the root causes of suffering and injustice.
- Mission Action is in its 40th year of operation with almost 150 employees and a budget of $14.5 million dollars.
- Casa Colibri is a 52-units supportive residential hotel for youth, emphasizing community building and resident participation.
- The Casa Colibri team provides tenants with opportunities to participate in a variety of community activities, utilizing group environments that help them share and access information, develop positive support networks, and engage in the broader community.
Equal Opportunity
- Mission Action is an equal-opportunity employer which values lived experience and seeks applicants of the greatest diversity possible.
- We encourage people of color, women, older people, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV and community members who grew up in the Mission District.
- Pursuant to the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
