Family Advocate, Family Enrichment Center

RiseBoro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Advocate to join their Education Division. In this pivotal role, you will enhance community engagement by creating outreach plans and collaborating with local stakeholders to support families and youth. You will serve as a vital link between clients and essential services, ensuring that community members have access to the resources they need. This position offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of families in the Brownsville area while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you're passionate about community service and want to empower others, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in community-driven programs with children and families.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement outreach plans to develop partnerships.
• Serve as a liaison for clients regarding education and social services.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Community Engagement

Organizational Skills

Advocacy Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

High school diploma

Job description

Family Advocate, Family Enrichment Center

Pay: $55,000.00 / year

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Employment type: Other

Job Description

• Req#: 95676

Job Details

Job Location: 1474 Gates Avenue - Brooklyn, NY Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Advocate will be part of the Education Division program staff and will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day operations of the Brownsville Family Enrichment Center. Responsibilities include:

• Creating and implementing monthly outreach plans to develop effective partnerships with principals, teachers, community leaders, law enforcement representatives, local governmental representatives, local business owners, collegiate organizations, and community-based organizations.
• Convene, support, and collaborate with a team of local parents, subject experts, and other residents to deliver monthly events and offerings held at the FEC.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and outside organizations regarding education, healthcare, and social services.
• Engage in outreach to parents, youth, and other community members to encourage them to visit the FEC and design offerings.
• Attend requested conferences and meetings with parents to provide advocacy and assistance with accessing services.
• Use Appreciative Inquiry and other strengths-based tools to engage community members in co-designing offerings.
• Create monthly calendars, website content, and other outreach tools to promote and document offerings.
• Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources and making referrals to appropriate services.
• Engage community members, especially youth and young adults, in strategies to work toward identified goals, including strengthening problem-solving skills and providing mentoring.
• Promote cooperation between participants and engage the buy-in and commitment of community stakeholders in the activities of the FEC.
• Conduct outreach activities with vulnerable populations to market the program and recruit new clients.
• Utilize tracking and reporting mechanisms and accurately enter data in the FEC's website and other agency databases to compile statistical or written reports.
• Co-manage the FEC database system to communicate with and engage FEC membership.
• Work with the Director to monitor and quantify participation in offerings and events.
• Care for and attend to the physical space of the FEC program to ensure it is safe, welcoming, organized, and appealing.
• Handle inventory and ordering responsibilities to keep the site running and ensure needed supplies are stocked.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Three to five years of experience in community-driven programs working directly with children, youth, and families.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Brownsville community required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and engage children, youth, and adults.
• Knowledge of youth and young adult programming and conducting community events.
• Ability to use lived experience with disability, mental illness, criminal legal system, special education, substance use disorder, and/or foster care to assist in supporting community resiliency.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff, participants, and community members.
• Experience preferred in developing and implementing a group or club or coaching a team.
• Experience caring for children preferred.
• Commitment to work from a trauma-informed, strength-based perspective.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and three years of professional experience in community-driven programs working directly with children, youth, and/or families; or
• High school diploma and five years of professional experience in community-driven programs working directly with children, youth, and/or families.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

Since 1973, RiseBoro Community Partnership has offered services designed to support every generation and meet the needs of communities. Our divisions encompass seniors, housing, education, health, and empowerment.