Family and Fathers Advocate

Mary Hall Freedom Village Inc•Sandy Springs, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Mary Hall Freedom Village, Inc. (MHFV) is to empower women, children, veterans, and families to end the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA and with seven facilities across metro Atlanta, Mary Hall Freedom Village has been transforming the lives of participants in need for the last 26+ years. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, mental illness, and poverty. The RISE Program Family and Fathers Advocate will focus on key elements of family preservation and reunification, including giving fathers and committed family members “a voice” in the family engagement process. In this capacity, the RISE Program Family and Fathers Advocate will begin with conducting family needs assessment and coordinate services selected by those willing to participate in the program. The overall goal of the “R.I.S.E.” program is to provide [through interagency collaboration] a comprehensive approach to programs, services and activities in a way that results in stability, well-being, reunification, and preservation for 125 Pregnant and Post-Partum women (PPW) and their minor children, fathers of the children, partners of the women, and the extended family members of the women and children, as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 months of related experience preferred or previous experience with a behavioral healthcare related environment.
Knowledgeable of the recovery community and resources
Experience and knowledge of father’s rights initiatives is a plus.
Knowledge of and be able to use Microsoft Office Suite.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
3- Year Motor Vehicle Report
TB Test
Drug Testing
Background check

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with a behavioral healthcare related environment.
Experience and knowledge of father’s rights initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish rapport and build relationships with family and fathers in the RISE program
Apply motivational techniques to engage family and fathers in the RISE program
Conduct family needs assessment with fathers of the babies, current intimate partners if different from the father, and extended family members.
Establishes rapport and working relationship with assigned families and fathers
Coordinate treatment and wraparound services for family and fathers
Foster opportunities for family engagement activities
Empowers and encourages families to make use of all identified resources.
Works with collaborative partners to facilitate access and utilization of services
Conduct monthly home visits 6-months post treatment
Familiarize yourself with (and adhere to) the RISE program operating manual and protocols
Participate in a community of practice modeled after the “systems of care” framework to engage all collaborative partners in coordinating and integrating services
Actively engage in weekly staff meetings, monthly collaborative partnership updates, and quarterly performance review convenings
Contribute to achieving the SAMHSA-required measurable objectives (11 requirements)
Utilize motivational interviewing in working with fathers and extended family members
Utilize brief intervention techniques and strategies
Submit monthly progress reports using program reporting template