Bilingual Promotores Outreach Worker

About the Company

Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness, and other chronic medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach and community mapping strategies for reaching at-risk Latine populations
• Conduct educational activities to increase community understanding of addiction and mental illness
• Perform weekly outreach to individuals in recovery at scheduled events and hotspot areas
• Provide bilingual health education and transitional support for individuals accessing behavioral health services
• Assist community members in navigating the system of care for mental health and substance use treatment
• Maintain all records and necessary reports of activities as required by the grant
• Represent the agency at Boston community health events

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency
• Established connections and reputation within the local community
• Residency within the community served
• Experience conducting outreach to individuals at risk for addiction, mental illness, trauma, or violence
• Availability to work weekends and evenings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness of the intersection of culture, addiction, mental illness, trauma, health, and homelessness