Fatherhood Coordinator

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC • Hartford, CT

6d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support the Agency’s needs by servicing as the Fatherhood Coordinator for its Fatherhood Initiative Program. The focus of this position is to promote responsible fatherhood through the provision of workshops, groups, and other direct services, using an evidence-based curriculum and actively participating in the Fatherhood Strategic Framework.

Requirements

• High School Education Required
• Must be a self-identified as a Peer relating to the content as described.
• One (1) Year of experience in working with families, fathers, or participating as a peer within the family’s social services system required
• Active Certification in good Standing
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic MS Office and computer skills for reporting and data entry.
• Knowledge of Hartford areas where clients who are not receiving services.
• Proven experience working with families, fathers within the family’s social services system required.
• Fluent Speak: English
• Written: English
• Agency Vehicle
• Employee’s Own Vehicle – With proof of automobile liability insurance
• Active Driver License in good standing required upon hire and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual: Yes, preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and participant recruitment to reach members of the target population of low- income fathers raising children in the CRT catchment area.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilities the advisory group provider meetings, including the recruitment of community providers to attend the meetings, and making the necessary arrangements to find guest speakers to present at the meetings.
• Facilitate designated curriculum workshops and support groups.
• Conduct a fatherhood assessment and develop a service plan using the CRT Steps to Success case management system, which identifies needs and goals related to employment, education, and other social determinants of health.
• Create and maintain up to date paper and electronic client records to include but not limited to case notes, group notes, sign in sheets, pretest, post-tests, evaluations, and certificates of completion.
• Prepare and submit timely reports.
• Participate in community meetings and outreach activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED