Community Family Resource Center Engagement Specialist

position

position title: community engagement specialist

organization: community family resource center (cfrc)

location note: candidates must reside within supervisorial district 4 in los angeles county, which covers a diverse area including maywood, vernon, south gate, cerritos, bellflower, lynwood, palos verdes estate, torrance, long beach, and parts of the gateway cities.

the community engagement specialist (ces) will develop and implement community engagement strategies to strengthen family and community connections. This position is responsible for cultivating and empowering family leadership, building and sustaining relationships between families and their communities, and working to remove barriers while creating bridges that foster community success. The ces will facilitate parent and family work groups at the cfrc to engage and empower caregivers as active participants and critical thinkers.

The ces will collaborate effectively with co‑workers, partners, and community stakeholders by sharing ideas constructively, considering input from others, following through on commitments, and maintaining respectful communication.

• develop and implement community engagement strategies, cultivate and empower family leadership, and provide support to build and strengthen relationships between families and communities.
• facilitate parent and family work groups at the cfrc to engage and empower caregivers as active participants and critical thinkers.
• plan and execute large in-person community outreach and engagement events.
• coordinate ongoing and single in-person educational and enrichment activities to promote overall well-being (events, classes, training, workshops, etc.).
• conduct a community needs analysis using tools such as community mapping (e.g., ardi equity map), publicly available reports, and interviews with community members.
• develop and manage a community advisory committee by engaging community members in service district (sd) 4 to participate in planning, implementation, and decision-making.
• collaborate with community leaders to identify emerging needs and new resources to ensure equitable access to services and support.
• support data collection efforts by administering surveys, pre- and post-tests to measure impact and outcomes.
• provide accurate and timely documentation.
• communicate effectively verbally, via email, texts, and phone calls.
• attend all assigned meetings and perform related duties; represent the agency in a professional manner.
• demonstrate adaptive and multi-tasking abilities; transition smoothly between tasks.
• must reside in supervisorial district (sd) 4.
• must attend all necessary trainings and meetings throughout los angeles county.
• other related duties as assigned.

• bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• at least one (1) year of experience in community engagement, family support, or related work focused on strengthening family and community connections.
• experience in leading, facilitating engaging and/or organizing community members, businesses, and community leaders in the implementation/adoption of a community and/or population-based effort.
• competency to work with various ethnic/cultural groups in the target area/community.
• ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• ability to succeed independently within a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes unpredictable work environment.
• must be able/willing to travel as the position requires cross-collaboration with partnerships, trainings, and meetings across la county.
• proficient in microsoft programs.
• must be able/willing to travel and work from all hyc offices.
• strong relationship-building/maintaining, networking skills, and organizational skills.
• shows initiative and motivation in completing and starting projects and enjoys the challenge of the work.
• ability to reasonably adjust, accept, and make changes to directives as they occur.
• u.s. Citizenship or permanent resident status.
• valid class c driver’s license with current auto insurance coverage and good driving record.
• ability to pass background check and criminal clearance.

• experience working with a…