Purpose: A socially-conscious company is seeking a Family Advocate for a Family Enrichment Center in Morningside/Hamilton Heights. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with skills in outreach, relationship-building, and has experience working directly with families and underserved communities.
Duties And Responsibilities
Engage in outreach to parents, children, and other community members to encourage them to visit the Family Enrichment Center (FEC).
Help parents, children, and other community members connect to local resources, services, and other supports.
Use Appreciative Inquity and other strength-based tools to engage community members in co-designing offerings.
Create monthly calendars, website content, and other outreach tools to promote and document offerings.
Increase awareness of the program among the general public and local community
Interact and greet visitors, including new and current participants, partners, and other stakeholders
Model professionalism and inclusiveness, cultivate a safe environment for career development, and motivated clients to find full-time employment
Desired Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years professional experience OR
HS Diploma and five (5) years professional experience in similar community programs
Availability to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed
Knowledge of and/or lived experience in the Morningside/Hamilton Heights area preferred
Outstanding people/interpersonal skills
Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Experience caring for children (as a parent, guardian, relative, neighbor, or babysitter)
Outreach and canvassing skills/experience preferred
Knowledge of Canva and social media management tools a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint preferred
Experience and/or passion for serving individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations, including but not limited to public assistance recipients, justice-involved individuals, persons with physical and/or mental disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness
Strong communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Package
401K Matching After 1 Year
Free Gym Membership at NYSC After 1 Year
Wonderful team, great work-life balance, and an opportunity to work towards an important mission of helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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