Health Promoter at Mission Action | San Francisco, California, United States | Rezi

Health Promoter at Mission Action

Health Promoter

Mission Action · San Francisco, California, United States

5 days ago

Health Promoter

Mission Action · San Francisco, California, United States

5 days ago
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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.