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United Mental Health Promoter at Para Los Ninos Share on X Print Application Deadline 11/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/25/2026 Contact Talent Acquisition Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 21.86 - 23.59 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Ninos (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. Requirements / Qualifications 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.

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. Requirements / Qualifications 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.

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. Comments and Other Information To view the full job description and salary range, please select the "Click here apply button" or visit our careers page and apply for the role. Comments and Other Information To view the full job description and salary range, please select the "Click here apply button" or visit our careers page and apply for the role.

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