Family Advocate

Family Advocate

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

Strengthening Families, Empowering Futures - The BronxWorks Family Enrichment Program partners with families in the South Bronx to create safer, more nurturing home environments. Our goal is to help families thrive—together.

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.
• Family Advocate is responsible for completing and receiving certification of the following trainings within the first year of hire:
• Protective Factors
• Appreciative Inquiry
• Parent & Vitality Cafes
• Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
• Understanding and Undoing Implicit Bias
• Mental Health First Aid
• Motivational Interviewing

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.