United Mental Health Promoter at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños (PLN) partners with more than 10,000 children, youth, and families each year through integrated education, wellness supports and advocacy, addressing individual and systemic barriers to create pathways to success. In addition to operating early education centers, charter elementary and middle schools, youth workforce development sites and family services, PLN is the only children’s mental health provider in the Skid Row neighborhood. PLN's community transformation work brings together community members, community-based organizations, city and county agencies, elected officials, and businesses to tackle issues that impact PLN families. Ninety-three percent of families served by PLN live in areas with the highest levels of food insecurity and homelessness in L.A. County.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview The United Mental Health Promoter (UMHP) will have the primary function of engaging the Transitional Aged Youth (SPA 4) or the Unhoused (SPA 6) community in activities that may include outreach and engagement, individual and community advocacy, facilitating groups, case management, referral and linkage, and collaboration with internal and external systems within DMH, and other County Departments, community partners. This position will require local travel. Duties Plan and execute non-traditional activities/events addressing community-defined needs. Promote education through in person and/or virtual classes, trainings, and workshops. Focus on community psychoeducation and support for mental health, coping skills, health, nutrition, financial literacy, and career development. Organize trauma-informed activities like art and dance, drumming circles, animal therapy, mindfulness, healing gardening, and mindful walking. Facilitate leadership development, empowerment, and advocacy activities, including coalition building, community organizing, civic participation, and voting rights. Support community-led groups and capacity building. Creates and maintains a respectful and trustful relationship with all stakeholders involved in the project. Assists with the design and dissemination of culturally appropriate materials and resources for program activities. Conduct trainings/information events to support recovery related to COVID-19 and other disasters. Work in collaboration with other UMHP’s, project staff, and key partners to increase awareness of community needs and ensure referrals are made to social support resources and services including mental health referrals when necessary. Participate in all required and mandatory DMH and program trainings. Engage and provide information to community residents, partners, and community agencies about the project at community fairs, events and other outreach activities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements Lived Experience: Has learned from challenges and mentors; willing to learn from others and create and engage with others. Life experience reflecting familiarity with systemic racism, the cultural practices and other experiences of the community in which they work. Computer proficient (Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Quicken, Internet Explorer, Outlook and other basic data management software). Strong experience working with the Latino Community, experience working with African American and/or Asian Pacific Islander Communities preferred. Flexible approach to Problem-Solving. Strong written and verbal communication skill in English (required) and Spanish (preferred) Experience working in a multicultural setting and sensitive to multicultural issues preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which will include occasional evenings and/or weekend. Education and Certification Requirements Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Formal Education and/or Trainings/Certifications a plus. Other Requirements Must have reliable transportation and State required automobile insurance coverage and valid Class C California driver’s license (mileage to be reimbursed). This is a field position and not eligible for remote work.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements Lived Experience: Has learned from challenges and mentors; willing to learn from others and create and engage with others. Life experience reflecting familiarity with systemic racism, the cultural practices and other experiences of the community in which they work. Computer proficient (Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Quicken, Internet Explorer, Outlook and other basic data management software). Strong experience working with the Latino Community, experience working with African American and/or Asian Pacific Islander Communities preferred. Flexible approach to Problem-Solving. Strong written and verbal communication skill in English (required) and Spanish (preferred) Experience working in a multicultural setting and sensitive to multicultural issues preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which will include occasional evenings and/or weekend. Education and Certification Requirements Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Formal Education and/or Trainings/Certifications a plus. Other Requirements Must have reliable transportation and State required automobile insurance coverage and valid Class C California driver’s license (mileage to be reimbursed). This is a field position and not eligible for remote work.
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Application Deadline
12/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/23/2025
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$21.86 - $23.59 Per Hour
$21.86 - $23.59 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time