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Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

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*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

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Job Summary:

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Officer is a champion for creating and nurturing an environment that promotes inclusivity, equity, and respect for diversity in all its forms. This role involves strategic and operational leadership in advancing our organization's commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The DEIB Officer will collaborate in partnership with the VP of Development, Marketing, and DEI to drive the Strategic Plan's execution and play a pivotal role in the Race Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee's initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert DEIB consultation and support to all organizational divisions and programs, ensuring the integration of these principles in all aspects of our work.
• Contribute to organizational groups, ensuring that DEIB perspectives are integral to all initiatives and decisions.
• Actively participates in the Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, aligning our policies and systems with our Anti-Racism and Social Justice Commitments.
• Participates in reviewing, resolving employee, community, and individuals served complaints.
• Offer guidance on DEIB-related initiatives, programs, and activities, ensuring alignment with our organizational values.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and setting DEIB goals and objectives.
• Participate in community engagement efforts to promote equity, health equity, and social justice.
• Enhance internal and external communications to reflect our DEIB commitments.
• Develop and monitor DEIB metrics to track and report progress towards our social justice goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Lived experience or significant engagement in community work focusing on social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
• A Master's Degree in a related field (e.g., public health, social justice) is highly regarded.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field, with proven leadership in DEIB initiatives.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to think independently, use innovative solutions to solve problems, and make sound decisions under the guidance of the VP of Development, Marketing and DEIB mission and framework.
• Experience in designing and implementing DEIB training programs.
• Preferred experience in working with diverse groups and addressing systemic discrimination.
• Excellent communication skills, with bilingual abilities considered a plus.
• Ability to work remotely as required.

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training