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Family Advocate

1 month ago

Bronx, New York, United States Graham Windham Full time
Job Title: Family Advocate

Join Graham Windham, a leading organization in the Bronx, as a Family Advocate. This role is a key part of our Family Enrichment Center, where we strive to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families.

About the Role:

The Family Advocate will contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Family Enrichment Center, including co-designing and delivering offerings, providing concrete advocacy for community members, and supporting resource acquisition. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to connect with diverse community members, and a passion for community outreach and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Engage with community members, build trusting connections, and follow up on concerns and requests.
  • Co-create opportunities, activities, and offerings that address community needs.
  • Provide in-person individual coaching using an Appreciative Inquiry approach.
  • Establish partnerships with community partners to ensure families receive necessary services.
  • Connect community members to resources and support via soft-hand-off.
Requirements:
  • Associate's degree in social work, public policy, education, or a related field.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/Creole/French/English) or proficiency in a relevant language.
  • Lived and/or worked in the South Bronx.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to connect with diverse community members, and passion for community outreach and engagement.
What We Offer:

Graham Windham offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. This role is eligible for our Performance-Based Merit Award program and is part of our commitment to creating a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants.