Family Advocate -
About The Position
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. Strengthening Families, Empowering Futures - The BronxWorks Family Enrichment Program partners with families in the South Bronx to create safer, more nurturing home environments. Our goal is to help families thrive—together.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years of professional experience; OR High school diploma AND five (5) years of professional experience in community-driven programs with children, youth, and families.
- Available to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
- Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
- Maintain an up-to-date status of completion with all required trainings set by funder and provider agency.
- Family Advocate is responsible for completing and receiving certification of the following trainings within the first year of hire: Protective Factors, Appreciative Inquiry, Parent & Vitality Cafes, Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), Understanding and Undoing Implicit Bias, Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of, lived experience in, and commitment to the FEC community.
- Outstanding people/interpersonal, collaboration, community organizing, and advocacy skills.
- Experience caring for children (as a parent, guardian, relative, neighbor, or babysitter).
- Family Development Credential (FDC) is preferred within one year of hire.
- Valid NYS issued Driver's License.
- Bilingual.
Responsibilities
- Engaging families and community members by through efforts within the community, local schools, development, and community boards to build relationships with families and community members
- Connecting families and community members to supports and resources that provide concrete services through engagement with community members
- Planning and coordination of 12 monthly offerings by planning and co-designing inclusive, culturally responsive activities and events with community members
- Gathering and analyzing community feedback, needs, and strengths to enhancing programming at the FEC
- Supporting the day-to-day FEC operations including but not limited to programming, outreach efforts/events, and offerings
- Following up with past engaged community members to promote activities and events for participation
- Partnering with the Community Liaison, Advisory Council/PAC, and community stakeholders to codesign programming and activities at the FEC
- Participating in community meetings, events, and outreach activities
- Participating in all required trainings offered by BronxWorks and ACS
- Plan and host four Parent Café’s within the fiscal year
- Submit monthly reports to Program Director
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
