Community Liaison

A Career with Little Flower

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. 

A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team.  

Job Description

The Family Enrichment Center (FEC) Community Liaison supports the FEC Director with day-to-day operation of the Family Enrichment Center, while building relationships with community members and organizations. The Community Liaison builds connections using a warm, engaging, and enthusiastic communication style, and ensures a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere at the FEC. This individual is committed to a community-driven approach to organizing and collaborating. The Community Liaison responsibilities also include building partnerships with stakeholders from multiple sectors, helping to develop and maintain a parent or advisory group, attending community events and local school meetings, and developing collections of resources offered to support the needs of participants. 

Principle Responsibilities

• • Work collaboratively with local organizations and communityleaders;
  • Develop and nurture collaborative and effective relationships with communitystakeholders;
  • Coordinate offerings and events around key issues of significance to thecommunity;
  • Identifyand connect with local providers that cover a wide array of services that can support referrals for FECmembers;
  • Engage community members and stakeholders in developing, implementing, andparticipatingin the Family Enrichment Centersofferings;
  • Attend Community Board meetings and other community-basedmeetings;
  • Represent and conduct outreach at community events andvenues;
  • Build partnerships with community organizations, public institutions (e.g., schools), coalitions, and others to increase engagement with these entities and leverage resources orexpertisefor FECofferings;
  • Provide opportunities for community members to foster a sense of belonging, pride, and mutualresponsibility;
  • Create guides, toolkits, or other tools that help increase resident awareness of and ability to connect to local resources, services, and other supports.

Special Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience, or a High School Diploma and at least five (5) years of professional experience. 
• Professional experience should be in community organizing, building partnerships, and/or community-led programs.
• Knowledge and experience working in theBedford StuyvesantCommunity.
• Minimumtwo (2) years of public service experience 
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizationalskills;
• Excellent communication, verbal, written and people skills are required
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement: 

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.