Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Education
Social Work (LSW, LMSW, LICSW)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health & Wellness Programs
Job Description
About UsResource Center is proud to have served the LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Dallas-Fort Worth for four decades! From a grassroots advocacy group to the front lines of the AIDS crisis, to witnessing marriage equality, fighting for transgender rights, and opening the first LGBTQIA+-affirming senior housing in Dallas, we’ve been here through it all and will continue to grow, fight, and love alongside our vibrant community.Reports to: Director of Mental HealthcarePosition Overview:The Community Wellness Engagement Specialist plays a central role in advancing Resource Center’s Community Wellness model, which prioritizes connection, belonging, and holistic well-being as pathways to mental health support. This role develops and leads strategic partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations and external providers to expand reach and co-deliver wellness initiatives. The Engagement Specialist collaborates closely with mental healthcare staff, community partners, and internal teams to co-create impactful programming that integrates social connection with intentional therapeutic elements.Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners, ambassadors, and external organizations to expand outreach across North Texas
- Develop, design, and coordinate community wellness programming, including prevention, psychoeducation, and social engagement events
- Work with the Mental Healthcare team to ensure programming reflects trauma-informed, culturally competent, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)-aligned approaches
- Work with the Community Wellness Coordinator to ensure seamless scheduling, registration, and participant support
- Work in close partnership with the Community Wellness Front Office Coordinator to align scheduling, registration, and logistics for a smooth participant experience
- Coordinate staffing and support programming across non-traditional pathways that include therapeutic social engagement, psychoeducation, and wellness-based learning, in collaboration with mental healthcare staff, ensuring experiences are low-barrier and community-centered
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with LGBTQ+ organizations and external providers to co-create and deliver wellness programming, ensuring alignment with community needs and clinical standards while supporting mutual referral pathways across partners and internal mental health services.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, Community Engagement, or related field preferred
- Minimum 4 years of experience in community outreach, program coordination, or health/wellness initiatives
- Demonstrated experience with event planning and digital engagement strategies
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with LGBTQIA+ populations and culturally diverse communities
- Ability to work evenings and weekends for scheduled community events
- Knowledge of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks preferred
- Familiarity with digital learning platforms or LMS systems preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
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This job at Resource Center is located in Dallas, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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- Alternate-schedule
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What experience level is required for this role at Resource Center?
Resource Center is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Social Work (LSW, LMSW, LICSW). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Resource Center for this role?
Resource Center offers Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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