Family Advocate, Family Enrichment Center (54522)

About the Role

The Family Advocate will be part of the Education Division program staff, contributing to the day-to-day operations of the Brownsville Family Enrichment Center. This role involves building connections with staff, community residents, and partners; co-designing and delivering programs; providing advocacy and referrals; and creating a welcoming space for families using the protective factors model to support community resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with families and individuals, demonstrating empathy, understanding, and cultural sensitivity.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized space at the FEC.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify family needs, strengths, and goals, providing individualized services including goal setting and progress monitoring.
• Create and implement monthly outreach plans to develop partnerships and serve as a liaison for families to access services like healthcare, education, housing, and social support.
• Convene and collaborate with local parents, experts, and residents to deliver monthly events at the FEC.
• Conduct outreach to recruit new clients and re-engage former clients.
• Utilize tracking and reporting mechanisms for program evaluation and accurately enter data.
• Co-manage the FEC database for communication and engagement.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development activities.
• Create monthly calendars, website content, and outreach tools to promote offerings.
• Assist clients in attaining goals by identifying community resources, making referrals, and providing life skills support.
• Manage inventory ordering and purchasing for program/event supplies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with 3+ years of experience in community-driven programs working with children, youth, and/or families, OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in community-driven programs working with children, youth, and/or families.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in community-driven programs with children, youth, and families.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Brownsville community.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of youth and young adult programming and community events.
• Ability to use lived experience to support community resilience and wellness.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience developing and implementing groups, clubs, or coaching teams.
• Experience caring for children (as a parent, guardian, or caregiver) preferred.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based, and youth/family development approaches.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Understanding of institutional and structural racism/bias and their impact on underserved communities.
• Commitment to supporting communities that have experienced systemic oppression.

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