Family Enrichment Center Director - Commonpoint Queens
Jamaica, NY 11432
About the Job
Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Director of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) will report directly to the Senior Director of High School and College Success.
The FEC will be a warm and welcoming community gathering space located in Briarwood/South Flushing, Queens. It will serve as a place where any member of the community can seek support, information, and services. Designed with a home-like atmosphere that mirrors the surrounding community, the FEC will provide direct services, activities, and resources aimed at promoting family well-being and empowerment. Through collaboration with FEC staff, families will play a pivotal role in driving the planning, development, and sustainable co-ownership of the center. Families participating in FEC programs will be encouraged to contribute their expertise through co-designing and volunteering opportunities, fostering meaningful engagement with neighbors and peers. The FEC's objective is to enhance families' protective factors while fostering community connections, capacity, and resilience by working with families and local leaders to identify community strengths and develop programs (called "offerings").
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree preferred with five ( 5) years of professional experience or Bachelors degree and seven (7) years of professional experience.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a strongly preferred.
- Experience in program budgetary planning and oversight.
- Successful professional experience in a leadership position managing community organizing and/ or community-driven programs.
- Experience in community engagement, organizing, and building partnerships.
- Knowledgeable in local and city government assistance programs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal administrative, and organizational skill.
- Can appreciate community members for who they are and how they are uniquely motivated and believe that this is the foundation for designing and implementing program offerings.
- Knowledge of one or more of the FEC frameworks (equity, co-design, Appreciative Inquiry, Family Protective Factors) or other frameworks/approaches with similar components.
- Skilled at working in a fast-paced, high-energy collaborative environment with multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
- Able to involve others in the decision-making process, promote cooperation, and possess a strong commitment to results.
- Ability to use data to drive overall effort.
- Must possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change.
- Proven ability to work with a range of individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
- Interest in working with families from underserved communities.
- Committed to the ideal that community members and families possess strengths and qualities to problem-solve for themselves and their community.
- Foster genuine partnerships and servant leadership within the community by embodying traits of openness, creativity, and flexibility.
- Live and/or work in the Briarwood/ South Flushing area of Queens strongly preferred.
- Demonstrate unwavering commitment to social justice principles in all interactions within the community.
- A flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends is required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish a strong rapport with an urban adolescent population and their families.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom is required, familiarity with Canva and Salesforce is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Director of the Family Enrichment Center has oversight of all services that support Families & Neighbors – with the primary focus of making connections with people, motivating and inspiring them to achieve results The FEC Director ensures adherence to the center’s model, serves as a liaison to ACS, and implements collaborative design approaches.
- Oversee daily operations of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC), ensuring smooth functioning and efficient delivery of services.
- Oversee the budget of the FEC in collaboration with your supervisor and FEC Advisory Council/Board and handle the recruitment, training, and coaching of FEC staff/team members.
- Represent the FEC by engaging in outreach at community events city-wide collaboratives, partnerships, and venues, participating in public forums such as community board meetings, and liaising with public officials to advocate for the needs of the FEC community and promote awareness of the FEC's mission and initiatives.
- Oversee a team of Community Liaisons and Family Advocates to establish partnerships with community organizations, facilitate outreach efforts, and involve participants in quality assurance and enhancement initiatives.
- Manage a coaching plan to ensure that FEC staff are experts in the protective factors.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration among staff, Advisory Council/Board members, and FEC members, emphasizing equity, inclusivity, and decentralized decision-making.
- Implement collaborative design approaches involving community members in FEC’s decision-making processes and program development that enhance one or more of the seven family protective factors .
- Cultivate relationships with other organizations to collaborate on community needs and services, and create a warm and welcoming gathering place where any community resident can go for family support, information, and services.
- Engage community members through virtual and in-person meetings to identify those interested in participating in the FEC, and facilitate discussions on community needs, assets, and strengths to shape the FEC's vision and programs.
- Handle inventory and ordering/purchasing responsibilities to keep the site running and ensure needed food and supplies are stocked for offerings.
- Build partnerships with stakeholders from multiple sectors, including community members, public officials, and public and private organizations to motivate and inspire collaboration.
- Serve as a liaison to the ACS, facilitating communication and collaboration review progress and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations
- Maintain familiarity with all Commonpoint programs and services and share resources as needed.
- Complete documentation and data entry as required by the funder and agency.
- Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
- Responsible for using data to inform and improve the implementation of the FEC model
- Additional related duties as assigned.
Hours: Full-Time, 35 Hours/Week
Start Date: July 1, 2024
Salary:$70,000-$80,000
To Apply: Email your cover letter & resume to Heather Liverpool at hliverpool@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Family Enrichment Center- Director ” in the subject line of the email. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Source : Commonpoint Queens
