ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

East Bay Agency for Children’s (EBAC) mission is to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities. EBAC strives to reduce barriers that contribute to disparities in wellness for socio-economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized families and to create communities where all children and families have support systems to reach their full potential.

EBAC was established in 1952 when a group of parents of children with autism wanted to give their children the same educational and recreational opportunities that contribute to the physical well-being and social growth of all children. From this was born the first day-treatment program west of the Mississippi and was the foundation of growth in meeting the needs of children and families living in the San Francisco Bay Area, and especially in Alameda County.

Today, EBAC’s programs serve over 10,000 children, youth and families throughout Alameda County each year with the goal of giving each child and family the specific resources, skills, and support they need to help them reach their full potential. The organization has strategically grown its program offerings to include a wide variety of supports and services to the community. For more information about our organization, please visit the website at www.ebac.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Parent Promotora will support the Frick United Academy of Language (FUAL) Parent Community by gathering stakeholder feedback to better gain understanding of the community’s needs and assets. Parent Promotora will be trained in the Promotores Model and will be responsible for conducting outreach and educational activities to build relationships with the Black, Brown and LGBTQ+ community members, including students, families, and county and CBO partners to promote awareness of relevant resources, increase access to services, and opportunities for advocacy. Promotoras are skilled and respected community members who work within their community to bring resources, advocacy and needed services.

The Promotora, in collaboration with East Bay Agency for Children, will strengthen the ability of School communities to identify issues of concern, confront barriers, propose locally defined solutions, inform policies, change organizational practices, and improve individual and community health outcomes.

REPORTS TO: Health Center Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Clerical experience with intermediate computer skills required.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, in a transparent, open, and positive manner, both verbally and in writing is expected. English proficiency required.
4. Ability to read, analyze and interpret a wide-range of data.
5. Ability to problem solve, work collaboratively, and prioritize responsibilities.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
7. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and work with staff at all levels.
8. Ability to present and respond to information and questions.
9. Experience working in school setting encouraged.
10. Experience working with underserved populations in outreach settings required.
11. Understanding of racism, oppression, and liberation, with a commitment to ongoing learning about the dynamics of working with all families, particularly families of color.
12. A passion for social justice, leadership development, education, and advocacy.
13. Positive relationships and collaboration with the school community. Trusted and respected by the community.
14. Current Oakland resident, who lives in the region of the FUAL school community.
15. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with other EBAC staff and FUAL staff to co-develop a plan to connect and speak with caregivers about their unmet needs.
2. Actively participate and be trained in the Promotores model, Parent Cafe facilitation, and FRC resources.
3. Maintain communication with the parents and school community members in order to provide reminders and encourage participation.
4. Attend other community meetings as assigned and appropriate.
5. Maintain professional relationships with families, funders, and other community partners, ensuring respect and confidentiality at all times.
6. Conduct outreach at diverse locations to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
7. Conduct listening sessions to gather personal narratives related to relevant topics.
8. Plan, organize and conduct outreach, education and advocacy activities; provide community education around health, information about available FRC resources, and advocacy opportunities.
9. Support the community in understanding key issues and to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities.
10. Identify the skills and leadership of the community to assist them in creating positive change in their own community.
11. Work in collaboration with agencies and members of the community to bring community voice to inform and influence decisions that impact their lives.
12. Support community events when necessary.
13. Aids those endeavoring to access complex systems, supporting the community in obtaining essential basic services such as food, medicine, financial and legal assistance, etc.
14. Maintain consistent and constant communication with the Program Coordinator regarding all program components including attending meetings with the program team.

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

1. Work is in school settings, and community-based settings.
2. Work is primarily in under-resourced settings, in neighborhoods impacted by poverty, community violence, crime, systemic racism and oppression.
3. Transportation to outreach sites when needed.
4. Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

BENEFITS

EBAC offers a uniquely generous PAID time off package including up to 15 paid Holidays a year, generous vacation accruals for eligible employees; and an outstandingly comprehensive benefits package that includes:

1. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Full time employee only coverage is free of charge for certain Medical and Dental coverages.
2. Multiple options of Mental Health Care supports and services;
3. Chiropractic and Acupuncture benefits included in Medical plans;
4. Employer paid Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance; employee paid voluntary life insurance and AD&D (for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect);
5. Accident, Critical illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage ( for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect );
6. Tax deferred FSA (flexible spending account) for Health Care and/or Child Care; commuter benefits for Transit and/or Parking expenses;
7. 403b retirement program with an up to 4% Employer dollar to dollar Match after 1 year of employment;
8. Prepaid Legal Consultation and Identity Theft Protection insurance;
9. Pet Insurance to care for the four-legged family member(s);
10. ScholarShare 529 Savings Plan for higher education expenses for the beneficiary includes employee, child or another family member, etc..