Case Manager - Fatherhood Project

Talbert House•Cincinnati, OH

6d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Fatherhood Case Manager supports fathers as they navigate parenting, personal growth, and family relationships. Through the Fatherhood Project, the role provides individualized coaching, encouragement, and practical support to help fathers identify goals, build parenting skills, overcome barriers, and connect with community resources. The position uses a relationship-centered approach to help fathers build confidence, stability, and independence. Responsibilities include goal setting, parenting support, resource coordination, referrals, ongoing case management, and facilitating the Nurturing Fathers Program. For positions assigned to school-based or community programs, up to approximately 30% of annual work time may be devoted to prevention services.

Requirements

Associate degree in behavioral science or a related field, or equivalent work experience as permitted or required by applicable regulatory bodies.
Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Ability to meet applicable agency and program requirements.
Ability to learn and apply case management principles, healthcare management practices, and reimbursement requirements.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build rapport and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities while prioritizing competing needs.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team.
Comfort using technology and electronic service documentation systems.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Build trusting, supportive relationships with fathers and families through consistent communication, individualized coaching, encouragement, and follow-up.
Maintain an active caseload, contact clients regularly, monitor progress, assess needs, and support progress toward personal and family goals.
Collaborate with clients to identify strengths, needs, and goals; develop and review individualized service plans; and recommend case closure in consultation with a supervisor when appropriate.
Provide hands-on assistance with life challenges, including crisis intervention, advocacy, budgeting, housing, transportation, medication monitoring when applicable, and accessing community resources.
Provide supportive counseling, education, and guidance to promote wellness, healthy relationships, parenting skills, and greater autonomy.
Coordinate services by connecting fathers and families with community agencies, healthcare providers, and other support services, and facilitating continuity of care.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough service documentation in accordance with program, funder, agency, and credentialing requirements.
Participate in treatment team meetings, share client progress, and contribute recommendations regarding service needs and changes in client status.
Provide client education and facilitate group programming, including the Nurturing Fathers Program, in accordance with established curriculum and program requirements.
Follow professional standards, agency protocols, applicable regulations, and program guidelines to ensure safe, effective, equitable, and client-centered services.
Complete required agency, accrediting body, and funder training.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For positions assigned to school-based or community programs, deliver group and individual education on mental, emotional, and behavioral health, social-emotional learning, coping skills, and related topics.
Share mental, emotional, and behavioral health information, educational materials, and community resources through school, family, and community events.
Participate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports initiatives and collaborate with community coalitions on prevention-focused policies and supportive environments.
Partner with schools, community organizations, and other agencies to coordinate and strengthen prevention initiatives and services.
Help identify needs through screening and assessment and connect students, families, and community members with appropriate services and resources.
Encourage healthy, positive activities that strengthen protective factors, reduce risk-taking behaviors, and foster meaningful connections.