Family Prevention Services Advocate

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States City of New York Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Prevention Services Advocate to join our team at the City of New York. The successful candidate will serve as a member of our leadership team and play a pivotal role in building community awareness of preventive services.

About Us

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. Our Division of Preventive Services is committed to providing resources that maintain the safety and well-being of families and guidance and resources to our contracted providers to strengthen their ability to assess and address the service needs of families.

Responsibilities
  • Community Engagement: Build relationships and establish credibility among families in the community by sharing their own experiences with preventive services. This may involve speaking at community events, hosting informational sessions, and participating in outreach activities to raise awareness about available resources and support.
  • Peer Support: Provide peer support to families by helping them learn about preventive services and answering questions. This may involve holding office hours, peer group sessions or individual conversations.
  • Program Development: Provide valuable insights and feedback to inform the development and improvement of ACS Prevention initiatives. This may include participating in planning meetings, providing input on program design and implementation, and identifying areas for enhancement based on community needs and feedback.
  • Education: Play a key role in educating ACS staff, provider agency staff, community referral sources, and other stakeholders about the realities of preventive services and the child welfare system from the perspective of families. This may involve participating in panel discussions or trainings and providing input on curriculum development to ensure that trainings are relevant and impactful.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with ACS staff, provider organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to foster a collaborative approach to prevention initiatives and further agency efforts toward family voice and choice. This may involve participating in meetings, working groups, the Parent Advocacy Council (PAC), and collaborative projects aimed at improving outcomes for families.
Requirements
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
  • High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Estimated Salary Range:

$60,889 - $70,022 per year.



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