JOB DESCRIPTION: FSC Family Partner

The family partner represents Prevention Links and the Family Success Center in the community, helps provide services to support the center's daily functions, coordinates key Family Success Center activities, and delivers high quality services to community residents. The Family Partner works closely with the FSC Site Director, collaborates with diverse staff members, coordinates key events and activities at the Center, as well as help deliver direct services to families. This person is also responsible for assisting with coordinating and conducting outreach along with other staff members to enlist engagement from a wide spectrum of people in the community with a spectrum of interests (i.e. parenting skills, health, youth activities, financial literacy, etc.). This position requires effective leadership skills and an ability to work with a dynamic team to initiate and engage residents in a wide range of activities and services at the FSC. This position requires bilingual in English and Spanish candidates.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Incorporates and implements the Principles of Family Support and the Protective Factors into all aspects of work.

• Performs FSC model’s essential functions and follows the model’s guiding principles.

• Welcomes and engages families in accordance with FSC’s Welcoming Procedures.

• Understands the service delivery systems that impact families and advocate for/with families, as needed.

• Creates and maintains a clean, warm, and welcoming environment which encourages families to engage in Center activities and services.

• Keeps abreast of services and resources available to families, especially in the areas of: health, parent education, employment opportunities, training, and housing,

• Provides families with in depth information about the service programs available through the county, state, and other entities.

• Assists families in developing their own support network on behalf of their family needs.

• Assists families with making appointments and navigating the social service system, and by providing initial introductions to providers, as needed.

• Participates and assists in the coordination of Center activities and events.

• Leads in the implementation of Center activities and events as assigned by Site Director by facilitating groups, hosting events, running meetings, collaborating with community residents and service providers, shopping for program supplies, etc.

• Ensures excellence in program implementation by analyzing assigned projects, setting goals, developing plans, and utilizing time effectively and efficiently.

• Attends and participates in meetings, related trainings, and workshops on behalf of the Center, as directed.

• Recognizes, documents, and alert the FSC Site Director of trends to ensure Center programming is responsive to community needs.

• Recognizes the strengths, skills, and talents of participants in order to facilitate parent involvement and parent leadership at the Center.

• Assists in community outreach and in the marketing of all FSC projects, activities, and events.

• Meets weekly, or as otherwise determined, with Family Success Center Site Director for supervision.

• Take a proactive role in one’s own professional development as demonstrated by mastering new skills, taking on challenging tasks, and asking for help.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to perform work responsibilities in various locations.

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Must be sensitive, flexible and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and possess basic computer skills.

• Must be available to attend weekend and evening meetings and events as required.

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Must possess the time management skills necessary to organize and manage multiple priorities and tasks.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S and New Jersey.

• Must possess the ability to serve as a representative of Prevention Links, upholding agency’s expectation of excellence and collaboration.

• Must maintain an understanding of all programs, grants, and projects offered by Prevention Links.

• Must adhere to Prevention Links administrative, reporting and recordkeeping guidelines to support accurate documentation of activities.

• Must participate in all agency required training.

• Must be able to speak and write English.

• Must be able to speak and write Spanish.

• Must regularly be able to see, speak, and hear.

• Must be able to walk, stand and sit for long periods of time.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

• Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License and an independent mode of transportation.

• Must complete all other duties and tasks as requested by the CEO, FSC Division Director, and site director.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job descriptions can be revised and updated periodically to meet the needs of the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree required; Bachelor's plus; Experience related to family engagement, prevention, education, community health education, and public health preferred; Bilingual preferred.

TRAVEL: Domestic travel may be required for this part-time position. Local, independent travel is required.

EVENING AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY: Must be available evenings and weekends

Prevention Links provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Prevention Links complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Prevention Links expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Prevention Links’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.