Community Engagement Specialist
About The Position
The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist, within the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ), provides community outreach support to ACS and Community Based Alternatives (CBA). CBA connects families and youth with community services and programs that support their well-being and help them avoid involvement with the justice system. Its programs include the Family Assessment Program (FAP), which screens and assesses families seeking Persons in Need of Supervision-related services, and the Juvenile Justice Initiative (JJI), an alternative-to-placement program for youth adjudicated as Juvenile Delinquents. Under general supervision, the specialist promotes ACS and CBA, engages community stakeholders, helps families understand the PINS diversion process and available service interventions, and supports outreach strategies and partnerships. The role includes representing CBA at community events and stakeholder forums, maintaining an outreach calendar, and reporting outreach data to CBA leadership.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
Responsibilities
- Attend, participate in, and facilitate citywide community outreach events to promote ACS and CBA.
- Engage stakeholders and increase awareness of CBA services and supports.
- Assist the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach and CBA Borough Directors with community outreach projects.
- Help community members, stakeholders, and families develop realistic expectations of the PINS diversion process by providing detailed information about service interventions, Family Court, and placement.
- Manage an outreach calendar and identify opportunities to represent CBA to different populations and potential referral sources.
- Meet regularly with the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach and CBA Borough Directors to develop outreach strategies based on trends and areas of need.
- Use trend data and other information to identify and cultivate community partnerships.
- Represent CBA and present to stakeholders at workgroups, workshops, and meetings.
- Help increase the number of families engaged by CBA programs.
- Develop and report outreach data to CBA leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
