Job Abstract

• Drives collaborative approaches to Latinx health equity within the Health Department and across the city;
• Builds and maintains strong connections with and among Latinx owned organizations, Latinx serving organizations, and other stakeholders in the Latinx community;
• Strengthens capacity in the community to better address gaps in Latinx health;
• Works closely with the Racial and Health Equity Program Manager, implement a city-wide Latinx health equity assessment, plan and dashboard; assist in providing annual impact reports for Department and City leaders;
• Leads and co-creates efforts with internal and external Latinx Health Advisory Groups, respectfully building on what has already been accomplished or planned;
• Promotes positive, culturally competent policies, programs, and services that narrow and close Latinx health disparities in the City;
• Educates and trains Department staff, non-profit organizations, medical providers, hospitals and others on issues related to Latinx health;
• Works closely with the Racial and Health Equity Program Manager, use data to assess and identify gaps in services and systems where Department programs and services could expand or be redirected to reduce health inequities affecting the Latinx community in Long Beach;
• Collaborates with the City’s Office of Equity to ensure Latinx health equity efforts are aligned with the overall vision for the City;
• Supports Department leadership in responding effectively to emerging, evolving and time-sensitive issues through research, stakeholder engagement and participating in policy development;
• Develops an evaluation plan and train Department staff in its utilization to track and highlight impacts of the Latinx health equity work with the Racial and Health Equity Program Manager;
• Establishes working relationships with mental health providers;
• Develops new leaders in the community;
• Assists Department programs to center community voice in Department planning, activities and decisions;
• Participates in fund development opportunities to sustain Latinx health equity efforts;
• Engages, collaborates and coordinates with other City and community stakeholders to ensure equitable opportunities for health and wellness in our City; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Education, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field (*proof required).
  • Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of professional experience in public health, public policy and administration or human services related programs serving vulnerable populations.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license.
  • Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding if selected for position.

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, Youth Development or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience working in public health, youth development or human services programs.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience supervising staff through reflective supervision, team building methods or similar practices.
• Professional experience managing and developing grant proposals.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).

• A deep understanding of Latinx health and population-based strategies to address them.
• An ability to see, frame and communicate health issues as the result of structural and systemic racism, past injustices, and other social determinants of health.
• Ability to facilitate process for inclusion and meaningful community engagement.
• Ability to negotiate, navigate and reach consensus of differing views and interests towards building an equity lens for systems change.
• Knowledge of and experience with equity frameworks, organizational assessments, and policies.
• Experience with creating, interpreting, and implementing policy and systems change.
• Strong ability to deliver, meet deadlines and honor commitments.
• Ability to work across sectors, such as mental health, housing, education, criminal justice, school districts, government, philanthropy, non-profit and researchers.
• An understanding of trust building and respectful engagement.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to use and interpret data.
• Grit, tenacity, tact and comfort taking strategic risks and dealing with conflict to advance equity goals.
• Cultural humility and experience working in multi-cultural environments, including the ability to work with diverse staff and partners from community-based organizations, government staff and elected officials.
• Experience working directly with the Latinx communities addressing inequities.
• Proficiency with computers, including internet, email, and office productivity software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

This recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Monday, May 20, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and and proof of education (if qualifying with degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4250.