Bilingual Community Mental Health Educator – Substance Use

El Futuro

. Develop and deliver culturally and linguistically responsive psychoeducational workshops, presentations, and training sessions in Spanish and English across North Carolina .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering psychoeducational workshops and training sessions in both Spanish and English, with a strong focus on culturally responsive health education and community engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and adapt content for various audiences while collecting and analyzing program data for continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In Spanish And EnglishCommunity Outreach ExperienceTrauma-Informed Mental Health KnowledgePublic Speaking And Facilitation SkillsCurriculum Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Health EducationPsychoeducational Workshop DevelopmentSubstance Use PreventionData ManagementProgram Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsTime ManagementFlexibilityCreativityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365ZoomTeamsCanvaMonday.com

Industry Keywords

Culturally Responsive ServicesLatino Community EngagementHealth EquityStigma ReductionCommunity Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deliver culturally and linguistically responsive psychoeducational workshops, presentations, and training sessions in Spanish and English across North Carolina
Engage Latino communities in conversations about substance use prevention, stress, trauma, and emotional wellbeing
Collaborate with substance use, clinical, community engagement, and training teams
Represent El Futuro at community events, forums, schools, churches, health fairs, conferences, and stakeholder meetings
Adapt educational content and delivery methods for youth, parents, caregivers, educators, faith communities, and school staff
Collect participant feedback, community input, and program data to support program improvement and impact evaluation
Identify emerging community needs and priority areas for substance use health education
Support statewide events and campaigns related to substance use health awareness, health equity, and stigma reduction
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, schools, faith organizations, and other community-serving organizations
Facilitate referrals and connect community members with prevention, treatment, recovery, and supportive services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field OR equivalent training and experience
Experience in community outreach, health education, or related field
Fluency in spoken Spanish and English
Ability to read and communicate, including providing training and other professional services, in Spanish and English
Knowledge and experience relevant to trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services, including substance use, for the Latino community
Excellent public speaking, facilitation, and communication skills
Comfort working in diverse community settings, including churches, schools, and health clinics
Comfort using web conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Teams
Comfort using computer programs including Microsoft 365 products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and others
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to self-monitor and work independently
Flexibility, creativity, and collaboration to address developing programmatic needs
Alignment with El Futuro's mission and values
Availability for Friday meetings from 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Ability to work two to three evenings per week and occasional weekends
Ability to travel regularly in the Triangle area and within North Carolina
Preferred: Experience providing training/workshops with adult learners
Preferred: Direct practice experience with Latino clients
Preferred: Experience in curriculum and/or training content development
Preferred: Familiarity with principles of implementation science and adult learning styles
Preferred: Familiarity with content creation, project management, and data management programs such as Canva, Monday.com, and RedCap or similar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-paid dental insurance
Employer-paid vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
403B matching
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid family medical leave
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for professional development