Family Advocate of Family Enrichment Center
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE: Family Advocate, Family Enrichment Center (FEC)
DEPARTMENT: Family Support
Exemption: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: FEC Program Director
SUPERVISES: N/A
I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to
Utilize an engaging and empathetic communication style to foster a warm and enthusiastic environment within the FEC.
Engage in outreach to parents, children, and other community members to encourage them to visit the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) and attend offerings.
Use Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based tools to engage community members in co-designing offerings, ensuring they feel valued and integrated into the team.
Continuously strive to understand community resources, along with all CFL programs and services, and help parents, children, and other community members connect to local resources, services, and other forms of support.
Create and maintain monthly calendars, website content, and other outreach tools to promote and document offerings.
Oversee daily sign-in procedures, maintain attendance rosters, and accurately track daily counts.
Track activities, answer phones, and other administrative tasks as needed to support the program.
II. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience; or
High school diploma and five (5) years of professional experience.
Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin is required.
Experience in community-driven programs working directly with children, youth, and families.
Outstanding people/interpersonal, community organizing, collaboration, and advocacy skills.
Detailed-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets for data entry (MS Office Word, Excel).
Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently.
Flexibility and the ability to work well as a member of a team.
Knowledge of, lived experience in, and commitment to, the FEC community.
Experience caring for children (as a parent, guardian, relative, neighbor, or babysitter).
A flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends is required.
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
Effectively communicate with outside agency staff.
Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change.
Committed to the notion that families and community members possess the strengths and qualities to problem-solve for themselves and their community.
Able to compassionately engage individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is primarily in a community-based setting in shared space.
Some time is spent sitting at a desk using a computer.
Some travel throughout Brooklyn, New York is required.
Attendance at community-based outreach activities and meetings.
Fast-paced, high-energy, and highly collaborative environment.
BENEFITS Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan.
Up to four weeks of paid vacation.
Individual supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.
This is a Full-time non-exempt position at 35 hours per week. SALARY: $40,000
Salary Description
$40,000 per year