Family Advocate Bilingual - Child Advocacy Center

Become a Bilingual Family Advocate for EAC Network!

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 70,000 people in need through 120 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Bilingual Family Advocate to work full time for the Child Advocacy Center Program.

• Wage: $20 to $26 per hour
• Schedule: 11am to 7pm ET
• Location: 84 Wheeler Rd in Central Islip, NY

Primary Purpose of Job:

The role of the bilingual Family Advocate at the Child Advocacy Center entails offering support and advocacy to children and families impacted by abuse or trauma. This involves coordinating services and assisting the Division Director in ensuring that appropriate support is provided to victims and their non offending family members.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between victims and social services agencies.
• Assist Spanish and English speaking victims in preparing and filing paperwork necessary for OVS Victims Compensation.
• Maintain case records and statistics as required by funders.
• Conduct crisis intervention / needs assessments with clients and provide referrals as needed.  
• Coordinate with other victims’ services agencies to avoid duplication of services.
• Provide back-up and support to CAC Division Director for office coverage.
• Attend multidisciplinary team case review meetings to support informed decision making.
• Support the Community Educator by networking, attending outreach events and identifying new resources for CAC clients.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities of the Child Advocacy Center.
• Transport and escort clients from appointments if needed in own vehicle when necessary including the ability to lift, carry, and secure children into appropriate child restraint car seat.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Must be bilingual Spanish/English.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience. Knowledge of administrative procedures required.
• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have access to a vehicle and possess valid NYS driver’s license.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% automatic contribution after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. 
• We offer many roles with flexible schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna.
• Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.

Salary : $20 - $26