Bilingual Prevention Educator

The Retreat•Hauppauge, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Prevention Educator will assist men enrolled in the Long Island Fatherhood Initiative (LIFI) program in their efforts to become responsible, committed, and nurturing fathers. This role involves teaching curriculum-based workshops and activities focused on responsible parenting, sustaining healthy relationships, domestic violence prevention, and economic stability. The educator will help fathers strengthen their connection and involvement in their children's lives.

Requirements

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Minimum of two years of experience in social services, group presentations, or teaching.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and virtual platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).
Fingerprint clearance
Understanding of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Willingness to travel to both Nassau & Suffolk Counties for program delivery.
Willingness to work some evening and weekend hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree preferred.
Lived experience with the family or criminal court system, whether personal or through a family member, is a plus and highly valued.
Willingness to work as a supportive team member.

Responsibilities

Promote responsible parenting among low-income, at-risk fathers by delivering/facilitating the 24/7 Dad™ curriculum group workshops in-person and virtually, including one-on-one make-up sessions as needed.
Prevent family violence and child abuse/neglect by providing information on the impact of domestic violence and child abuse on families, in-person and virtually.
Enhance the financial well-being of Probation/CPS/Family Court involved fathers using the 24/7 Dad Non-Custodial Dad "booster" on Money Management.
Assist with program enrollment/orientation activities including conducting intake assessments, client participation letters, nFORM entrance and exit surveys, and preparation of participant welcome kits.
Maintain records of all client activities completed on nFORM and other required data collection platforms, including individual client charts.
Disburse incentives earned by completion of 24/7 Dad parenting workshop and other program milestones and support.
Participate in all professional development opportunities including on-going training at conferences and webinars addressing Fatherhood, Healthy Relationships, Domestic Violence, and Economic Stability.
Work as part of a team to deliver a range of community outreach and engagement activities to promote services offered through the LIFI program to prospective partner organizations.
Prepare reports as requested and other project duties as assigned, including hotline coverage.