Family Advocate Job at Jewishsac, New York, NY

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  • Jewishsac
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Ohel is seeking a Family Advocate for its new Family Enrichment Center opening in Brooklyn. The Family Advocate will build connections with FEC staff and community partners. Candidates should have an engaging and empathetic communication style, based on natural warmth and enthusiasm. The FEC Family Advocate is responsible for contributing to the day-to-day operation of the FEC, including co-designing and delivering programming, providing concrete advocacy for members, making referrals, and creating a warm and welcoming gathering place. The Family Advocate will welcome newcomers, take active steps to recruit volunteers, and ensure that they are valued members of the team. A key part of the Family Advocate’s job is to convene, support, and collaborate with a team of local parents to deliver monthly events (training will be provided). Responsibilities: Engage in outreach to parents, children, and other community members to encourage them to visit the FEC and attend and design offerings. Help parents, children, and other community members connect to local resources, services, and other supports. Use Appreciative Inquiry 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. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree AND three (3) years of professional experience; OR a high school diploma AND five (5) years of professional experience in community-driven programs working directly with children, youth, and families. Minimum knowledge of, lived experience in, and commitment to the FEC community. Experience caring for children as a parent, guardian, relative, neighbor, or babysitter. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work independently as well as within a team and has excellent follow-up skills. This full-time position is based in Brooklyn and includes a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, as well as generous paid time off. Available to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed. Bilingual Hebrew, Yiddish, Spanish, or Russian speaker is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewishsac

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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