Family Advocate - 5044

Responsibilities

• Engage families and community members through efforts within the community, local schools, development, and community boards to build relationships with families and community members.
• Connect families and community members to supports and resources that provide concrete services.
• Plan and coordinate 12 monthly offerings by planning and co-designing inclusive, culturally responsive activities and events with community members.
• Gather and analyze community feedback, needs, and strengths to enhance programming at the FEC.
• Support the day-to-day FEC operations including but not limited to programming, outreach efforts/events, and offerings.
• Follow-up with past engaged community members to promote activities and events for participation.
• Partner with the Community Liaison, Advisory Council/PAC, and community stakeholders to co-design programming and activities at the FEC.
• Participate in community meetings, events, and outreach activities.
• Participate 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.

Qualifications

• Required: 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.
• Preferred: 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.