Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

San Diego Community Health Center • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NC Program is funded by SAMHSA (HHS). NC was created to prevent and reduce suicidal behavior and substance use/misuse, reduce the impact of trauma, and promote mental health among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth, up to and including age 24, by building a healthy network of systems, services, and partnerships that impact youth. The Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing community outreach, education, and referral activities to increase awareness and utilization of program services. A core responsibility of this position is the development, re-engagement, and ongoing retention of the Interagency Advisory Council (IAC) and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Working with the Program Director, the Outreach Specialist serves as a primary liaison between the project and community members, youth, and partner agencies to ensure outreach efforts are culturally responsive and aligned with program goals. The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job-related activities as outlined below.

Requirements

• Experience in community outreach, prevention, youth engagement, or coalition/advisory council development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain community and youth partnerships.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while meeting grant deadlines and deliverables.
• Clean driving record and insurance as required by the state.
• Reliable transportation.
• Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American Red Cross, or an equivalent organization. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills assessment.
• Consent to annual background checks as a condition of continued employment.
• Comply with drug screening requirements when initiated by the organization for cause.
• Maintain up-to-date compliance with all required annual renewals, including professional licenses, certifications, physical examinations, TB testing, and mandatory regulatory trainings as assigned by the San Diego Community Health Center (SDCHC).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Native/Tribal communities strongly preferred.
• Experience serving a multicultural population, American Indian/Alaska Natives in particular.
• FQHC and/or public health background.
• Familiarity with Community Health Clinics and/or Indian Health Clinics.
• Familiarity with grant-funded program documentation and reporting.
• Knowledge of local community culture, traditions, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts grant-allowable outreach, education, and engagement activities aligned with the approved SAMHSA work plan.
• Represents the program at community events, schools, tribal and urban Indian organizations, and partner meetings.
• Builds and sustains working relationships with schools and youth-serving organizations, tribal and urban Indian programs, and behavioral health, healthcare, and prevention partners.
• Ensures outreach activities are culturally appropriate, youth-centered, and trauma-informed.
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, re-engagement, and retention of the Interagency Advisory Council (IAC) and Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
• Develops and implements structured engagement strategies to maintain active participation and quorum.
• Coordinates council logistics, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and materials, sending meeting reminders and follow-up, and documenting attendance and participation.
• Serves as a consistent point of contact for council members to support continuity and prevent attrition.
• Ensures councils function as meaningful advisory bodies and that feedback is integrated into program operations.
• Engages AI/AN youth in prevention-focused activities that promote protective factors, resilience, and help-seeking behaviors.
• Supports youth voice and leadership through YAC participation and feedback mechanisms.
• Distributes SAMHSA-approved, culturally appropriate prevention and wellness materials.
• Coordinates youth-friendly outreach approaches consistent with Native Connections principles.
• Provides information and referrals to youth and families seeking prevention, behavioral health, or supportive services.
• Coordinates with internal SDCHC departments and external partners to facilitate appropriate access to services.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within a non-clinical outreach scope.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation of outreach activities, IAC and YAC membership and participation, and meetings, events, and engagement outcomes.
• Assists with data collection and reporting required for SAMHSA progress reports and internal monitoring.
• Ensures all activities are grant-allowable, aligned with approved objectives, and adequately documented for audit and OSV review.
• Supports the Program Manager in implementing the annual work plan.
• Provides regular updates on advisory council status, outreach progress, and engagement challenges and solutions.
• Brings forward youth and community feedback to inform program improvement and sustainability planning.
• Participates in required staff meetings, trainings, and SAMHSA-related technical assistance.

Benefits

• Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding, and this position will end upon the expiration, termination, or non-renewal of grant funding, unless alternative funding is identified and approved by SDCHC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed