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Family Support Services
Description
POSITION TITLE : Community Liaison, Family Enrichment Center
DEPARTMENT : Family Support Services
REPORTS TO : Program Director, Family Enrichment Center
The Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is a warm and welcoming community gathering place in the Community District 5 neighborhood of the Bronx.
It is a space where any member of the community can come for support, information and services. The FEC is a home-like setting, which reflects the community, and offers direct services, activities and resources that promote family well-being and empowerment.
In partnership with FEC staff, families / neighbors will drive the planning, development, and sustainable co-ownership of the centers.
Families / neighbors who participate in the FEC programming will be encouraged to share their expertise by volunteering at the center, and given meaningful opportunities to engage with neighbors and peers.
The goal of the FEC is to strengthen families' protective factors and build community connections, capacity and resilience.
Responsibilities
The Community Liaison is responsible for building connections with FEC Staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
The Community Liaison responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
- Poise and an engaging-empathetic communication style based on natural warmth and enthusiasm are the keys to achieving the goals of this job;
- responsible for contributing to the day-to-day operation of the FEC including, helping to develop and maintain a parent / advisory group;
- cultivate relationships with other organizations to collaborate on community needs and services;
- creating a warm and welcoming gathering place where any community resident can go for family support, information and services;
- welcome newcomers, take active steps to recruit volunteers and ensure that they are valued members of the team;
- communicate and create a network of resources by serving on community district committees;
attending local school meetings,
building relationships with local faith-based groups, as well as, business associations;
will promote and recruit for FEC activities, including giving presentations on the work of the FEC to local community groups.
Position Requirements
A High School diploma with a minimum of six years experience as a Community Liaison or similar position.
Lived and / or worked in Fordham / University Heights CD-5 Community or some other part of the Bronx.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to connect with and engage children, youth and families.
Experience imputing data, running data reports and using the information to make programmatic decisions.
Experience developing and running a group or club, coaching a team, and / or facilitating a class.
Bi-lingual in Spanish / English a plus.
Full-Time / Part-Time
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Salary
Benefits
Work Location
Division
Family Enrichment Center
About the Organization
It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity.
We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency.
We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community.
We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances.
EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status.
This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website.
CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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