Program Associate - CalFresh Promotor East Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights

Are you compassionate and caring? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. MHA Columbia Greene is seeking to fill multiple positions of Community Support Specialists. These are 2 full time positions, averaging 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends, at a rate of $19.50 per hour. Upon successful completion of training to obtain PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) provisional certification, the rate of pay will increase to $21.00 per hour. The primary worksite is in Columbia County NY. **This position offers some flexibility to work remotely based on program needs and supervisor approval** This position supports the CORE (Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment) services are person-centered, recovery-oriented, mobile behavioral health supports intended to build skills and self-efficacy that promote and facilitate community participation and independence.  Community Oriented Recovery Empowerment Services (CORE) Peer Support Specialists work with individuals with mental health or substance use conditions offering peer delivered services that promote recovery and self-advocacy, focusing on helping individuals develop skills and abilities, access resources, and build networks to support their recovery goals, live independently and participate in community life. As a Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Services Peer Specialist, you will provide person-centered, recovery-oriented support to individuals with behavioral health issues, helping them develop skills, access resources, and achieve their goals in the community. Services that can be provided: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)- to provide this service you need to have a High School Diploma or equivalency and 1-3 years of relevant experience or must have a BA/BS Degree.  Assists individuals in improving their functional abilities to the greatest degree possible in settings where they live, work, learn, and socialize.  Rehabilitation counseling, skill building, and psychoeducational interventions. Core Responsibilities: Person-Centered Support: Work collaboratively with individuals to identify their strengths, goals, and needs, and develop individualized plans to support their recovery journey. Skill Development: Assist individuals in developing social, interpersonal, and daily living skills to enhance their ability to live independently and participate in the community. Advocacy and Empowerment: Advocate for individuals' rights and needs, promoting self-advocacy and empowerment to help them navigate the system and achieve their goals. Resource Navigation: Help individuals access and utilize community resources, including housing, employment, education, and healthcare services. Crisis Support: Provide support during times of crisis, helping individuals access appropriate resources and develop coping strategies. Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of services provided, progress made, and any challenges encountered. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other members of the treatment team, including clinicians, case managers, and family members, to ensure a coordinated approach to care. Role Modeling: Serve as a role model for recovery, demonstrating positive coping skills, self-care practices, and a commitment to personal growth. Community Engagement: Participate in community activities and events to promote recovery and reduce stigma and meet with clients in their home/community to provide support. Training and Education: Provide education and training to individuals and families on topics related to mental health, substance use, and recovery. Supervision: Participate in regular supervision to ensure quality of service and professional development. The ideal candidate will have a Peer Support Specialist Certification and be a current or former recipient of mental health services, comfortable in using their lived experience to provide support and advocacy. Provisional Certification (50 hours) allows individuals to provide peer support while the remaining hours are completed towards standard certification. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years' worth of relevant experience. Individuals are required to obtain a PSR Provisional Certification within 3 to 6 months. During the first 60 days you will be required to complete all Essential Knowledge trainings as well as CORE Application of Principles training. Other training courses will be assigned as well. Be a self-starter who works independently in the community and maintains professional relationships with staff, providers, and recipients. Must be reliable and have excellent verbal, written, communication, electronic and interpersonal skills. Should be proficient in computer skills with the aptitude to learn additional software and data entry programs. Effective and efficient documentation skills are a must. Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Must be able to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with Greene County and knowledge of managed care is a plus. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All offers are contingent on the candidate’s ability to obtain a Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance and must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and a clean MVR. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce. Benefits Full Time Benefits include Medical, Dental, Life Benefit. Pension (employer contribution) plus Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and much more. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities".

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available! Concern Housing is seeking a Senior Service Coordinator to be responsible for providing linkages with community resources, daily living skills training, counseling and support, documentation, and compliance with program requirements. The Senior Service Coordinator is an essential resource and advocate for their clients. Position: Senior Service Coordinator Location: Brooklyn, NY (MacDougal) Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4pm Salary: $60,000/yr. Duties and Responsibilities: - Facilitate residents’ linkage with services available in the community (e.g., case management, clinical services, day programs, vocational services and opportunities, community integration, entitlements, etc.). - Development of quarterly goal plans, functional assessments, goal plan reviews. Weekly meetings with clients to develop skills and review progress. Responsible for all documentation required for client record (e.g., progress notes, discharge plans, etc.). - Provide individual counseling and support services. - Housing services including assistance with maintenance issues. - Provide daily living skills training (e.g., medication monitoring and training, cleaning, money management, etc.). - Coordination of client admissions, and discharges, as well as discharge follow-up and post discharge collection. - Perform monthly unit inspections. - Attendance at weekly supervision and staff meetings. - Flexibility in scheduling. - Participate in agency committees as assigned. - Assists Supervisor and Director with staff training, as well as being on ongoing support and resource for other staff. - Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings. - Other duties as assigned by the Director or Supervisor. Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related mental health discipline, plus 2 years experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people with mental illnesses. The individual in this position must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to make sound judgments regarding client care. Click here to apply: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6799038 keywords: case management, advocacy, social work, human services, mental health

SHARE (Supportive Housing Assistance to Reach Excellence) is a supportive housing service designed to assist persons with serious mental illness(es) in maintaining independent housing in the community. The case managers provide the support needed in each person's home environment and in the community. SHARE provides outreach and case management services to program participants. Position Title: SHARE Case Manager Position Type: Full-time Benefits Eligible: Yes Location: Toms River/Ocean County Department: Share/Adult Residential Services Salary: $19.00 Hourly Responsibilities: Provide supervision and support to clients including: Assist with transportation, recreational activities, medical and psychiatric appointments Assist clients with learning and implementing daily living skills to increase independence Provide case management services Refer to/consult with clinical staff for client concerns and needs Perform therapeutic rehabilitative skill development Provide input to the CRNA and IRP Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Health Science Benefits Full Benefits 12 Paid Holidays Sick Days Personal Days 15 Days Accrued Vacation Medical/Dental/Vision Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability 403B Plan with Company Match Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for Tuition Discounts from Participating Institutions

Delivering Innovation in Supportive Housing (DISH) Job Announcement: Community Outreach Specialist Position Title: Community Outreach Specialist Reports To: Harm Reduction Program Manager Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Salary Range: $29–$31 per hour based on experience Location and Position Type: Onsite Prepared Date: October 2025 About the Role The Community Outreach Specialist works within the DISH Harm Reduction Program in the Community Development Department, delivering holistic, resident-first programming to support recovery from the trauma of homelessness. The focus areas include Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction. This position is part of the new Harm Reduction Program, which expands DISH’s Overdose Prevention initiatives, including the Peer Responder/Tenant Peer Educator program and other harm reduction education and training programs across DISH and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). The Community Outreach Specialist reports directly to the Harm Reduction Program Manager and upholds DISH’s mission to provide high-quality, permanent housing to San Franciscans managing serious health issues. Primary Focus Areas: Community Building Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention Tenant Leadership Development Staff and Resident Relationship Culture This is an on-site, full-time, non-exempt position with flexible hours. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Community Building & Tenant Programming Implement community-based, holistic programs that promote healing, harm reduction, leadership, housing retention, and tenant satisfaction. Support Overdose Prevention initiatives and collaborate with the Harm Reduction Program Manager and team. Assist in designing, developing, and delivering the Peer Responder and Tenant Peer Educator programs. Recruit up to 30 peer responders across identified PSH sites in coordination with the SFDPH Office of Overdose Prevention. Coordinate and deliver harm reduction trainings for PSH residents and staff. Develop harm reduction curriculum, workshops, and events. Support program evaluation and grant reporting efforts. Lead two Peer Responder/Tenant Peer Educator cohorts with the Harm Reduction Program Team. Administrative & Site Support Perform administrative duties such as tenant communication, expense tracking, and program reporting. Track program incentives (e.g., gift cards, receipts, participant acknowledgments). Create program materials such as flyers, posters, and newsletters. Assist in volunteer event coordination and outreach. Stakeholder Management Build relationships with community partners, attend neighborhood meetings, and identify new collaboration opportunities. Collaborate with staff, agencies, and residents to promote teamwork. Participate in monthly meetings with Support Services and Property Management teams. Address tenant conflicts through supportive communication. Demonstrate DISH’s Mission, Values, and Service Commitments at all times. DISH Values Excellence & Focus: Prioritize what’s in our control and deliver high-quality service. Initiative & Innovation: Continuously improve and innovate our services. Fairness & Consistency: Promote equity and inclusion for all tenants and staff. Respect & Openness: Communicate honestly and embrace diversity. Qualifications and Skills Experience with supportive housing and/or harm reduction. Customer service or client relations experience; training may substitute for experience. Strong commitment to DISH’s mission and teamwork. Facilitation and conflict resolution skills; empathetic communication. Strong critical thinking, crisis management, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email, internet, publications). Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable engaging people from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health, substance use, or homelessness histories. Organizational Relationships Regular interaction with residents, service providers, staff, and DISH managers. Physical Demands Frequent use of computer, phone, and office equipment. Occasional lifting (up to 10 lbs) and stair climbing. Must be able to travel locally and occasionally out of town for work. Work Environment Shared office environment with moderate noise and frequent resident interaction. Work occasionally conducted at single-room occupancy housing sites. Typical schedule is weekday/daytime with occasional special projects requiring flexibility. Compensation Full-time, non-exempt position starting at $29/hour, depending on experience. Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and retirement benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement DISH, a project of Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected classification. Applying Position open until filled. Applicants must submit: Resume Cover letter explaining interest and qualifications Email materials to: waynerafus@dishsf.org No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

POSITION TITLE:         Program Associate - CalFresh Promotor                              DEPARTMENT:               Community Initiatives REPORTS TO:              Director of Nutrition and Food Security Programs LOCATION:                  Los Angeles, Downtown CLASSIFICATION:        Non-Exempt, Full-Time HOURLY RATE:           $20.00 PERTINENT INFORMATION: This position will service West LA, Metro, South Los Angeles Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM This position to be filled as soon as possible Responsibilities and Initiatives Implement day-to-day program tasks, including enrolling individuals into food assistance programs (such as CalFresh and/or P-EBT), conducting community workshops on local food resources, communicating and maintaining partnerships with community members & partners, and other duties as assigned. Monitor and case-manage individuals enrolled in food assistance programs. Stay up to date with LA City and County health and safety-net programs like CalFresh, SNAP-Ed, Medi-Cal and others, and how they can support community members and NHF programs. Represent NHF at community meetings and build relationships with community members to increase NHF’s program participation. Coordinate and/or assist with community events that promote programs, services, and NHF overall. Maintain records of program deliverables, such as attendance sheets and event reach, and input data in evaluation dashboards. Provide support to other team members, including but not limited to preparing workshop & class materials, reviewing program lesson plans & curricula, assist with program planning, etc. Always follow NHF policies and procedures. Requirements At least 3 years of experience conducting community outreach and education as a certified or trained Community Health Worker or Promotora. Knowledge of community resources, including public benefits, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses. Experience working effectively with diverse communities. Comfortable with public speaking and leading group activities Strong team player able to work effectively and efficiently with others toward common goals. Fluent in English and Spanish, or other commonly used language in Los Angeles County. Reliable transportation! This position will be required to visit multiple different sites over the course of a week and will need transportation. Benefits PROGRAMS National Health Foundation is addressing the social determinants of health using several research-proven strategies. We are targeting Food Access, with an emphasis on increasing the availability of health and fresh foods in under-resourced communities, Housing, with a focus on providing shelter and care for individuals who have been released from the hospital, the Built Environment, prioritizing the removal of the barriers to health in the communities we serve, and Education, with a focus on risk prevention and support for pregnant and parenting teens to complete their education. For further details on the programs, please visit our site at: http://nationalhealthfoundation.org.  

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org. ________________________________________ We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment! We offer: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance (no cost for employee) • Vision Insurance (no cost for employee) • Long Term Disability • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Accounts • 11 Paid Holidays • 4 Personal Days • 10 Vacation Days • 12 Sick Days • Metro reimbursement or free parking • Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan This is a great opportunity to make a difference! ________________________________________ This position will pay $25.00 - $27.28 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience. POSITION SUMMARY: The referral coordinator will provide patient care services under the direction of a licensed health care provider. This includes handling referrals, health follow-ups and coordination services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Coordinates and manages authorizations for referrals from our primary care providers to outside providers, including to medical specialists and outside facilities for special testing/imaging in a timely manner. • Facilitates and ensures the receipt of consult/specialty notes and test results after a patient has been referred to an outside provider in a timely manner. • Communicates with primary care provider (PCP) to inform of any delays or barriers to patients care. • Serves as clinic liaison to outside agencies and partners. • Communicates with Supervisor when unable to process all referrals or follow-ups to avoid delays. • Involve in all quality improvement and other team projects actively. • Reporting of incoming and outgoing calls logs to the supervisor as needed. • Coordinator and tracking imaging, voicemails and incoming faxes inside and outside facilities. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. REQUIREMENTS: Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and electronic health records. Knowledge of: • Basic medical terminology and patient care methods, techniques and healthcare background. • Methods and standard procedures for the maintenance of medical records. • Safety policies and safe practices applicable to the work. • Effective communication skills; general computer knowledge. • Knowledgeable with CPT and ICD-9 codes. • Knowledge of insurances, managed care and IPA’s Ability to: • Prioritized work load and maintained an organized work space • Communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. • Understand and follow written and oral instructions from physicians, mid-level providers and nurses and apply departmental policies, guidelines and protocols applicable to APLA. • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. • Operate a computer and standard business software. • Maintain highly confidential personal and medical information in accordance to HIPAA regulations. • Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of people in a variety of sensitive situations. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, patients and others encountered in the course of work. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. To Apply: Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=190103&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806