Family Advocate

Center for Alternative • New York, NY

10d • $0 - $62,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education, Career and Enrichment department at CASES serves youth and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system. The Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program serves young men ages 16–24 residing in East Harlem and the South Bronx. The Family Advocate is a person with lived experience as a parent (biological, adoptive, or foster) or primary caregiver for youth or young adults who have experienced systems involvement. The role supports families in both neighborhoods, with most work taking place in the community. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, working either 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., for 35 hours per week excluding breaks. It is based at two listed office locations and offers flexibility for some work to be done remotely, such as drafting notes after community or office work.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Deep passion for working with families and young adults impacted by the criminal legal system.
• Willingness to work in the field alongside youth workers and independently.
• Belief that participants, families, community members, and team members have the ability and capacity for change.
• FDC or FPA credential, or commensurate experience that includes being a primary caregiver and navigating systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Empower families to develop and meet goals that support family functioning.
• Accompany and support families who need help with benefits, housing issues, vital documents, and related matters.
• Develop and maintain resource guides for families.
• Collaborate with ACES team members to ensure information is communicated among team members.
• Connect parents and caregivers with resources that meet their needs.
• Enter data and notes at the end of each workday.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders who provide services to participants and families.
• Participate in weekly in-person supervision.
• Attend weekly in-person team meetings.
• Follow the program dress code, including wearing ACES shirts and/or business-casual attire during work hours.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Vacation and paid time off starting at 25 days annually, plus an additional summer self-care day.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with competitive matching up to 6%.
• Employee Referral Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed