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About the Role
The Staten Island Justice Center (Justice Center; SIJC) is seeking a Family Advocate for the Family Enrichment Center (FEC). This role contributes to the day-to-day operations of the Family Enrichment Center by engaging families, facilitating Parent Cafes, building relationships, and providing advocacy and resource navigation.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, welcome, orient, and meaningfully engage families to the FEC community.
- Develop and maintain authentic, strength-based relationships with families and the Community Advisory Board.
- Organize and promote opportunities for families to engage in and participate in the planning and implementation of FEC offerings.
- Provide advocacy, resource navigation, and warm referrals to connect families with services and supports.
- Collaborate with FEC staff to identify and address the needs and concerns of families.
- Collaborate with local public schools, social service providers, and community-based organizations to create meaningful resource connections for families.
- Design and implement family engagement strategies to ensure participating families are informed about upcoming offerings, events, and opportunities for involvement at the FEC.
- Create monthly marketing materials, including calendars, flyers, email blasts, social media content, and other outreach communications.
- Maintain ongoing communication with participating families through accessible methods.
- Create and maintain a family engagement tracking system and contacts log.
- Support documentation, data collection, and feedback processes.
- Maintain member/office supplies and resources and update FEC décor.
- Maintain familiarity with all SIJC programs and services and share resources and referrals as needed.
- Participate in the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the FEC.
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the FEC space.
- Network with FEC staff at other locations to create peer learning and support opportunities.
- Participate in SIJC all-staff meetings, committees, and staff development activities.
- Attend SIJC/FEC events and community meetings, as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
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 with children, youth, and families.
- Excellent writing skills are a must.
- Skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community.
- Experience providing community-based engagement and outreach services.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, facilitating initiatives, and designing successful activities to engage community members.
- Ability to work in a non-hierarchical, multidisciplinary setting and maintain strong relationships and connections using a warm, engaging, and enthusiastic communication style.
- Demonstrated good judgment, problem-solving ability, and strong communication, planning, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to balance participation in a collaborative work environment with independent work.
- Comfortable with technology and video platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoom.
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
- Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process.
Skills
- Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
- Knowledge of community resources on the North Shore of Staten Island preferred.
- Access to a personal vehicle and driver’s license is preferred.
Location
- Staten Island, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Monday - Friday, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility to work on weekends and evenings as needed.
Experience Level
- Three (3) years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree
- Five (5) years of professional experience with a High School diploma
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- High School diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $52,000 - $65,000 per year
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
- Free basic dental coverage
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
- Talkspace and Ginger through healthcare plans for mental health care
- 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%
About the Company
- The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice.
- Since 1996, we’ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods.
- With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies: Operating Programs, Conducting original research, and Providing expert assistance and policy guidance.
- Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
- Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
Equal Opportunity
- The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
- We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system.
- Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
- At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire.