Center Family Project Coordinator

Long Island LGBT Network – Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth; The Long Island LGBT Center; Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE-LI) –Bay Shore, NY

Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) has an immediate opening for a Center Family Project Coordinator to oversee the Long Island LGBT Foster Care Project and the delivery of support, advocacy, and social programming for LGBT families. The Center Family Project Coordinator reports to the Director of Youth and Family Services.

Center Family Project Coordinator

Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Center Family Project Coordinator will:

• Provide oversight of the Center Family Initiative including the Long Island LGBT Foster Care Project
• Provide support services and programs to parents and families
• Provide support and advocacy services to couples and individuals interested in becoming parents through surrogacy, insemination, fostering, and adoption
• Coordinate and deliver parenting and parenthood planning workshops to current and prospective parents;
• Coordinate networking opportunities and family play days for LGBT families, including LGBT-headed families, foster and adoptive families, and couples looking to start families
• Identify opportunities for program development to increase program impact and effectiveness.
• Conduct outreach to a range of health and human service providers to establish and/or develop partnerships.
• Represent LIGALY and The Long Island LGBT Network at relevant community events and collaborative committees
• Attend and present at trainings and conferences as appropriate
• Assist with data collection and reporting
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree in social work or related field preferred;
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in the human services field;
• Commitment to and knowledge of the LGBT community;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to respond sensitively to the needs of parents and families;
• Proficiency with computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel; and
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  

Other Requirements

• Flexible work schedule a must, as this position requires working nights and weekends;
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver license as this position will require travel throughout Long Island;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of people and flexibility;
• Strong organizational skills for handling multiple tasks at once.
  

Compensation Commensurate with experience.

All applications must be submitted online at http://liglbtnetwork.org/careers In your cover letter, please indicate any involvement in the LGBT community, whether it is as a professional, volunteer or activist. Applications that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. People of color, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

The Long Island LGBT Network: The Long Island LGBT Network (The Network) is an association of non-profit organizations serving Long Island’s LGBT community. The primary organizations of The Network include Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), the Long Island LGBT Community Center (The Center), and Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders-Long Island (SAGE-LI). The organizations work to end homophobia and transphobia on Long Island, provide a home and safe space for the LGBT community, and advocate for equality. The Network operates the only three LGBT community centers on Long Island located in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the East End. The Network also coordinates a variety of community initiatives including the Long Island Pride Parade, the monthly publication Living Out, the Partners in Pride Business Program including the Long Island LGBT Expo, and the Long Isla

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