Community Referral & Engagement Specialist

Homeless Children’s Network

TITLE: BBHI Community Referral & Engagement Specialist

SALARY: $85,000-$92,000

SCHEDULE: Full-time position. Onsite Community Based some late evenings and weekends 

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Commuter stipend stipend and travel reimbursement, gym membership, 6 Weeks paid time off, 13 paid holidays, Work Laptops Provided

START DATE: June 1st. 2024

HOMELESS CHILDREN’S NETWORK MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Homeless Children’s Network is to decrease the trauma of homelessness and domestic violence for children, youth, and families; to empower families; and to increase the effectiveness of collaborative efforts among service providers to end homelessness and poverty.

Homeless Children's Network is a community-based organization providing mental health and family support services to children and families who are homeless and formerly homeless.

BLACK BIRTHING HEALTH PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Homeless Children's Network’s (HCN) Black Birthing Health Initiative (BBHI) is a comprehensive, vital community wellness program aimed at addressing the unique needs of Black/African American birthing individuals and their families in San Francisco. It mitigates, and where possible, removes barriers to care for Black/African American birthing persons, their children, spouses/partners. These barriers include the stigma associated with mental illness, distrust of the healthcare system, absence of culturally competent providers from diverse backgrounds, and lack of insurance or underinsurance. BBHI will contribute to ensuring that every Black/African American mother and birthing person has a strong support system in preconception, throughout pregnancy and childbirth, and postpartum. We envision a future of quality, universal maternal mental health access with equitable outcomes for all Black/African American San Franciscans and their families. 

This initiative is designed to promote mental health and wellness, provide client-centered and culturally tailored care, and ensure accessibility to essential services. BBHI offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of Black/African American birthing individuals and their families in San Francisco. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Black Birthing Health Community Referral & Engagement Specialist is dedicated and proactive. The specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring timely access to services for all client referrals, tracking referrals, appointments, and partnerships, and assisting with outreach and community engagement efforts. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting the Black birthing health initiative, connecting clients with essential resources, and fostering community partnerships to support Black maternal health. This role will work to engage Black Mothers in our community, through events, city meetings, and local partnerships. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, community health, psychology, sociology, communications or a related field.
• Experience in community outreach, engagement, or advocacy, particularly within Black communities.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in child development, especially in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, POC) families and communities; Familiar with resources and communities in San Francisco.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of maternal and reproductive health issues, with a focus on addressing disparities in Black maternal health outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to the unique experiences and needs of Black birthing individuals and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in computer skills and data management systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Knowledge of computer software, particularly MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Ability to pass a criminal background check. 
• Courteous, professional, and able to reason logically. 
• Detail-oriented and well organized. 
• Able to establish and meet deadlines.

At HCN, we don’t just accept differences; we CELEBRATE them! At HCN, we thrive on

your humanness, your individualism, and your authenticity. Mohawks, weaves, braids, bald,

twists, dreads, straight, mullet? Yes, that, too. The people we serve are as diverse as a jar

of multicolored marble, and for the benefit of our clients, our employees must be, too.

HCN is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.