Job Summary
Under the direction of the Family Resource Program Coordinator, the Latino Outreach Specialist will deliver mental health outreach, engagement activities, and education groups for the Latino Community with the goal of educating about and decreasing the stigma and fear of mental health issues in the Latino population. The Specialist will offer wellness education, advocacy, referrals, and support to facilitate the connection of Latino families to health and wellness resources.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented, as necessary. Not all functions may be performed by the incumbent.
1. Educates the Latino population on mental health and other healthcare and wellness topics using NCSOS-approved curriculum, materials, and resources.
2. Works in conjunction with service providers, professionals, schools, funders, and other community groups to provide meaningful and engaging psycho-educational sessions to achieve outcomes defined by contracts.
3. Plans, coordinates, advertises, and conducts outreach to deliver psycho-educational meetings and individual informational sessions for adults and children.
4. Attends necessary trainings required to meet NCSOS and funder requirements.
5. As requested by the supervisor, attends Nevada County Behavioral Health Department’s Mental Health Services Act Steering Committee Meetings or other community meetings.
6. Works in conjunction with the PARTNERS Family Resource Center, Grass Valley Charter, Grass Valley School District, or other stakeholders to schedule meeting space.
7. Provides language translation for families accessing services at any of the three PARTNERS Family Resource Centers.
8. Delivers and collects required surveys and sign-in sheets of attendees and maintains all program and evaluation documentation, and produces required evaluation reports.
9. Maintains and upholds NCSOS confidentiality agreement and adheres to document destruction policy.
10. Coordinates food and childcare services using an authorized budget and NCSOS guidelines to encourage parent attendance at class sessions and meetings.
11. On an emergency basis, and when necessary, accompanies and/or provides transportation for clients for mental health evaluations,
12. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with children and families.
13. At the request of the supervisor, represents NCSOS at public meetings and provides presentations about the performance of the Latino Outreach Services program.
14. Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Impact of trauma on development and behavior;
Various services available in the local community;
Latino community in Western Nevada County
Services and programs provided by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools;
Laws and regulations regarding educational program functions and services;
Record-keeping procedures;
Operation of computer equipment and software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite;
Ability to:
Communicate effectively to successfully deliver, in Spanish, educational information in one-on-one meetings as well as in supportive group settings;
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to communicate persuasively in oral and written form; and communicate with diverse groups in Spanish and English;
Organize and manage time effectively;
Perform multiple tasks, take initiative, follow instructions, prioritize and manage multiple projects, activities, meetings and events with competing timelines;
Develop strong rapport with the local Latino community and the Family Resource Center staff; set priorities, communicate with diverse groups;
Maintain confidentiality, understand and follow prescribed grant and evaluation requirements and work as part of a larger team;
Gather, collate, and/or classify data; utilizing defined processes;
Problem-solve data issues, following prescribed grant and evaluation guidelines and creating action plans for successful resolution;
Accept assignments in various cultural, physical, behavioral and environmental settings.
Adapt to changing work priorities;
Work independently and in a team environment;
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries;
Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Working Conditions
Environment:
Indoor office work environment;
May encounter frequent interruptions;
Driving a vehicle to conduct work;
Occasional evening work.
Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodations):
Mental acuity to perform these tasks, to make sound decisions and judgments in the sphere of assigned duties and to make determinations relative to the effective performance of the tasks;
Facility and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
Facility to see and read printed materials, with or without vision aids;
Facility to hear and understand speech on the telephone, at normal room levels, and in workshop and training sessions;
Facility to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversation in person, on the telephone, and presenting at workshops and trainings;
Manual dexterity to operate a telephone, computer, copier, calculator and other commonly used office equipment;
Physical strength and agility to push, pull and lift any object weighing up to 25 pounds and carry any object weighing up to 15 pounds;
Facility to drive a vehicle.
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, may be qualifying. We reserve the right to determine if a candidate meets the qualifications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in related field such as education, psychology, suicide prevention, mental health issues.
Experience teaching adults in a group setting or facilitating groups preferred.
Two (2) year’s experience working within a Latino community, conducting group trainings, mentoring or similar social services programs.
Other Requirements: These requirements must be met prior to beginning employment and will be requested upon job offer acceptance.
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
Must provide proof of automobile insurance coverage
Fingerprint and Background clearance
Valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Employee Group: Classified (unrepresented)
Grant Funded Position with funding through June 2026.
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