Fatherhood Facilitator

Allegheny Intermediate Unit Career Site•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•$35,000

About The Position

The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining a fatherhood initiative program at the family center. The initiative will include a consistent group of fathers who implement self-determined activities and events and adhere to the goals and objectives of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Family Center Fatherhood Initiative. The Fatherhood Facilitator will be responsible to serve as the primary contact between the families at the center and various county and community agencies. Responsible for intakes, individual assessments, coordination, and monitoring of the delivery of service coordination to high-needs families including case assessments and management, referrals/coordination to social services, medical, and government agencies (etc.) to promote long term self-sufficiency. This position also will identify potential resources to enhance educational, social, and economic opportunities for families. This incumbent will be responsible to bring resources to the center that will benefit families that need specialized services. The position also requires the experience and knowledge of the community and key people and agencies in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, family relations, social work, guidance counseling and one (1) year experience working with infants/toddlers and families or associate degree in education, child development, family relations, social work, guidance and counseling and two (2) years’ experience working with infants/toddlers and families or High school diploma/GED and three (3) years’ experience working with infants/toddlers and families.
Basic level expertise in current Microsoft Office products.
Strong communication, writing, interpersonal, organizational and recordkeeping skills required.
Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Ability to track, evaluate, and interpret program data to ensure high-quality programs and services.
Ability to travel.
Ability to comply with the AIU Policies and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Training/experience working in social services and with families.
The Fatherhood facilitator will follow the Family Support Principles.

Responsibilities

Coordinate outreach strategies to establish attendance at groups.
Staff the group and facilitate the needs of the fathers in the group.
Provide practical, emotional, and social support fathers.
Maintain a collection of data and documentation.
Assist fathers in planning father/child activities.
Maintain and updating files as needed.
Work with fathers in understanding the role of fathers in children’s lives.
Actively carry out resource and referral work for families and community members.
Facilitate, participate and coordinate evening groups.
Encouraging fathers to participate in groups and activities.
Develop a goal plan with participating fathers.
Develop and maintain relationships with service providers.
Communicate fiscal and programmatic needs to the site director and family center staff.
Adhere to all A.I.U policies and procedures
Coordinate activities with the Family Center Site Director
Attend Community Events and meetings: Assist with planning, and implementation.
Assist with employment/job readiness.
Housing assistance
Advocacy for families: Accompany to appointments/court
Assist with 412 Food Rescue
Evening and weekend availability.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor.