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The Community Health Ambassador (CHA) is responsible for supporting the creation and implementation of effective outreach strategies for Wellness Center Program services, activities, and events. The CHA will work alongside the Outreach & Engagement Coordinator and the greater CWP team in promoting and implementing programs that focus on health equity, prevention of chronic disease, and activities that support optimal physical/behavioral holistic health among San Francisco's Black/African American community and all residents of HOPE SF sites. This program is a partnership with both the Department of Public Health and HOPE SF and will focus exclusively on working with families living in the Potrero Hill, Hunters View, Alice Griffith, and Sunnydale public housing developments.

Must reside within a Hope SF public housing development Community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18+ years old
• HS or General Education Diploma (GED) or currently enrolled to complete GED
• Must be available Monday — Friday. Must also be available to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Must reside within the Hope SF Community you work in.
• Enroll in and successfully complete City College's Community Health Worker Certification Program curriculum within two years of being hired.
• Ability to remain HIPAA compliant.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the San Francisco community and the support service network.
• Familiarity and experience working in or with DPH, Hope SF, community-based agencies, and other key SF city partners.
• Experience working collaboratively in partnership with non-profits, public agencies, educational entities, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in engaging with residents in public and subsidized housing.
• Ability to function as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
• Organizational skills and demonstrated follow-through on tasks.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects.
• Program development experience, and an understanding of enhancing community engagement.
• Proven ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Reflect a professional demeanor, pleasant personality, and a sense of humor.
• Experience complying with confidentiality policies and procedures and mandated reporting laws.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-year minimum experience creating and implementing effective outreach plans preferred.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Spanish, Cantonese, or Samoan preferred.