Family Advocate for Family Enrichment Center

Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Family Advocate of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) will report directly to the Director of the Family Enrichment Center

The FEC will be a warm and welcoming community gathering space located in Queens. It will serve as a place where any member of the community can seek support, information, and services.

Designed with a home-like atmosphere that mirrors the surrounding community, the FEC will provide direct services, activities, and resources aimed at promoting family well-being and empowerment.

Through collaboration with FEC staff, families will play a pivotal role in driving the planning, development, and sustainable co-ownership of the center.

Families participating in FEC programs will be encouraged to contribute their expertise through co-designing and volunteering opportunities, fostering meaningful engagement with neighbors and peers.

The FEC's objective is to enhance families' protective factors while fostering community connections, capacity, and resilience by working with families and local leaders to identify community strengths and develop programs (called "offerings").

Qualifications :

Masters Degree preferred / Bachelor’s degree required in social work, public policy, education, public administration, or related field;

and three (3) years of professional experience.

• Bilingual in Spanish is a strongly preferred.
• Reside in or near the Briarwood FEC community, or reside close enough to arrive promptly, in the event of an emergency.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to warmly connect with and engage children, youth, and adults individually and in groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with the community and its assets and resources, such as other programs, services, supports, local civic groups, and community leaders.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
• Must have a commitment to work from a trauma-informed, strength-based, youth and family development perspective.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, attending community events is required.
• Demonstrate unwavering commitment to social justice principles in all interactions within the community.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a strong rapport with an urban adolescent population and their families.
• Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom required, familiarity with Canva, Social media management, and Salesforce preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The Family Advocate is responsible for contributing to the day-to-day operation of the FEC including building connections with other staff, residents, and community partners;
• co-designing and delivering relevant programming and activities (offerings); providing advocacy and making referrals for participants;

and creating a warm and inviting gathering place for families and individuals using the protective factors model to support community resilience.

• Coordinate meetings, provide support, and collaborate with a team of local parents, subject experts, and other residents to deliver monthly events and activities (offerings) held at the FEC.
• Foster a culture of respect built on the belief that families and communities possess the inherent strengths and knowledge needed to succeed given the right access to opportunities and support.
• Provide advocacy, outreach, and referrals to connect participants to service providers and other programs that have resources to offer.
• Engage groups of local community members of all ages and guide them through the co-designed activities and programming of the FEC.
• Manage enrollment and attendance at offerings and events.
• Care for and attend to the physical space of the FEC program to ensure it is safe, welcoming, organized, and appealing to participants and community members.
• Effectively utilize tracking and reporting mechanisms and accurately enter data and run reports in the FEC website and other agency databases as needed to obtain program-level data, compiling statistical or written reports for agency and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the FEC website to communicate with and engage members.
• Create monthly calendars, Flyers, and other communication.
• Maintain familiarity with all Commonpoint programs and services and share resources as needed.
• Complete documentation and data entry as required by the funder and agency.
• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
• Effectively communicate with outside agency staf.
• Work is primarily in a community-based setting in a shared space.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

Hours : Full-Time, 35 Hours / Week

Start Date : July 1, 2024

Salary : $52,500-$60,000

To Apply : Email your cover letter & resume to Heather Liverpool at [email protected]. Please indicate FEC-Family Advocate in the subject line of the email.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.