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About Us Resource 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.

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Director of Mental Healthcare Position 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.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

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