Community Engagement Ambassador - North FL

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC • Jacksonville, FL

2d

About The Position

The mission of Family Support Services of North Florida is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit. Job Summary This position is a voice of the community, which identifies community needs, gaps and barriers through surveys, focus groups, interviews, assessments, and/or parent/community cafes. This is a part-time position. This position engages community members through inclusive outreach, facilitates equitable discussions to help resident problem-solve issues and brainstorm opportunities, shares community resources – from funding opportunities to programs that support the community’s needs/interests. This position requires direct contact and consultation with community members, community providers/partners and stakeholders. This position will report to the Operational Management Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma with at least two years of community engagement and leadership experience
• Must have lived experience such as being a parent, community leader or someone who has taken an active role in advancing an issue important to children and families or the general welfare of the neighborhood.
• This position must live in the 32206 zip code and must be able to demonstrate previous work engaging others and ability to complete work with minimal direction.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and cultivate relationships with neighbors especially those with children in 32206 targeted neighborhoods
• Assist with distribution and compilation of community surveys while helping to develop themes with community residents
• Assist with the facilitation of parent and community support groups, workshops, and focus groups for community to discuss needs impacting the community, and assistance with the development of a community plan.
• Engage community residents, families, non-profits, child care, school based and faith-based organizations to help determine needs of the 32206 community at program start-up and on-going basis.
• Inform community members about different services available at CoH.
• Identify any barriers to services and connect resident to Family Support Navigator.
• Assist with the facilitation of parent and community support groups, workshops, and focus groups as needed.
• Assist with organizing and facilitating community events, programs, groups, workshops, neighborhood block parties geared towards meeting the needs of the 32206 community
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED