Lead Community Health Worker (CHW) / Trainer (San Francisco)

Serves as the Lead Community Health Worker (CHW) / Trainer for Community Responsive & Engaged Equity Research (CREER) in Mental Health Center project within the Department of Psychiatry & Neuroscience, sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health & titled, "Somos Esenciales : Community Revitalization & Health through Latino Arts & Entrepreneurship." The study aims to improve mental health access & economic opportunity in the Mission District (MD) of San Francisco (SF) by expanding the community health workforce, strengthening partnerships across health, social, & economic sectors, & addresses upstream structural factors such as access to mental health care, stigma, & fragmented care systems. By integrating traditional healing practices, health promotion, & system coordination, the project aims to improve sustainable community resilience & to advance structural change to promote better mental health for all. Will work under the supervision of the Center Director & the Primary Academic Research Scientist, Dr. Lisa Fortuna, & with study faculty / staff, primarily the CHWs & other staff employed by Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas (CANA), the SF MD based organization that produces the annual Carnaval, & study partner Native American Health Center in support of the study, a mutliplatform intervention project to promote health equity & lasting change communities. The project brings together the cultural programming & indigenous healing informed community development strategy of CANA with the academic research capacity of the UC along w / community partners like Native American Health Center, & others. As part of this 3-5 year NIH-sponsored research award (based on funding), this position involves providing culturally responsive support, guidance, & assistance for community members & their families as they navigate through complex community & healthcare environments. Primary goals are to increase community member wellness, & to optimize care / outcomes. The position acts as a communication liaison to understand community members' individual needs, desires, & concerns & as a referral source to care options that include various cultural healing practices. Works with the CHWs to guide the community members to services, amenities, & information to promote healing & ensure satisfaction w / the care experience. Works directly w / community members in potentially complex mental & physical health situations & will provide guidance / oversight, including fidelity review & training, for other CHWs. Will also be involved in the co-design & implementation of research aims as they pertain to linkage to mental health & primary care needs.

This is dual ladder recruitment meaning one candidate will be selected from this recruitment or recruitment ID 36680960. There is one position available for the Lead CHW / Trainer SF recruitments. The hiring department can recruit & fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills & experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions.

The full salary range for the Lead CHW / Trainer is $62,900 - $110,100 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

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