The San Diego LGBT Community Center Hiring for Black Services Program Coordinator at San Diego, CA Full Time

WELCOME TO YOUR CENTER!

Established as a community non-profit in 1972, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBTQ community. The mission of The Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender, nonbinary, immigrant, and HIV communities for the betterment of our entire San Diego region. Our vision is to create a Center and Center culture where every person feels and knows that they are welcomed, valued, and supported. As the beacon for our regional LGBTQ community, we actively recommit to being a more vibrant, bold, innovative, safe, and modern center each day than the day before. The Center is sex-positive and provides advocacy and critical health and social support services to support our community members through all stages of life, focusing on our deeply held values of equity, social justice, and client-centered, trauma-informed care. The Center currently has over 75 staff working at five facilities across San Diego County.

As a part of The CENTER’s commitment to the health and safety of our employees, clients, and community members, all employees must show proof of being immunized and boosted against the COVID-19 virus.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Services Integration and Senior Director of People & Culture, the Black Services Program Coordinator directly serves Black LGBTQ clients and is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating programming and services for the Black LGBTQ community. Charged with coordinating Black Services, a new program of The Center, the ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills, excellent judgment, and a deep understanding of, sensitivity to, and passion for the needs of the San Diego Black LGBTQ community. This position is a doorway for serving the Black LGBTQ community; in addition to providing direct services to Black LGBTQ clients, the Black Services Program Coordinator will also be responsible for referring clients to appropriate services and staff of The Center, supporting our holistic and integrated approach to care.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Connecting Black clients to programs and services of The Center, including but not limited to HIV Services, Food Resources, Housing Services, Behavioral Health Services, and Support & Discussion Groups.
• Providing medical and non-medical case management, information, and referrals to Black clients.
• Referring Black clients to necessary resources (culturally proficient information, organizations, providers, and services) and providing client advocacy as clients navigate resource challenges.
• Serving as an active member of the Services Integration team, including supporting collaborative team initiatives like Food Banks, Employment Fairs, etc.
• Achieving all contract and/or grant objectives.
• Coordinating recreational, educational, and social justice programming for the Black LGBTQ community.
• Conducting targeted outreach for the San Diego Black LGBTQ community.
• Serving on and supporting The Center’s Black LGBTQ Community Advisory Committee.
• Providing group and workshop facilitation.
• Supporting the Director of Training and Community Education in the development and implementation of anti-Black racism training.
• Working with other programs of The Center to provide any support, collaboration, or consultation needed.
• Working with the Communications team to promote program activities, accomplishments, resources, and updates for the Black LGBTQ community and actively amplifying programs and resources led by Black LGBTQ leaders.
• Working with the Volunteer Services Director to recruit and retain a qualified and trained volunteer base to help achieve program goals.
• Implementing and maintaining systems to collect and analyze data regarding service delivery and outcomes.
• Maintaining and developing collaborations with other local, statewide, and national Black LGBTQ organizations and community partners.
• Staying informed on Black, LGBTQ, and Black LGBTQ rights movements, especially regarding racial justice.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation: The pay range for this position is $22.59 to $24.04 and is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time Regular Nonexempt
• Benefits: The CENTER offers a robust benefits package, inclusive of Competitive Pay Scales, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match), Flex Time Opportunities, Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic Health Coverage, Out-of-Pocket Optional Coverage for Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependent Children, Full-time and Part-Time Schedules, Generous Vacation and Holiday Benefits, Professional Training & Development Experiences, Opportunities for Promotion & Advancement.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The San Diego LGBTQ Community Center is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.