TCSEPP Fatherhood Program Coordinator: Social Work Research & Public Service - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Social Work (TCSEPP) is hiring a Fatherhood Program Coordinator to deliver direct, relationship-based services to fathers in an assigned region. The role engages fathers who may benefit from the program and provides consistent, practical support to strengthen parenting capacity, promote employment readiness, and encourage healthy relationships. Services include outreach and recruitment, individual sessions, resource navigation, and partnership development, helping participants build stability and follow through on individualized goals.

The coordinator maintains accurate documentation of participant interactions and progress and supports program learning and improvement through tracking and reporting. Under the supervision of the Fatherhood Program Manager, the coordinator represents the program in the community, strengthens referral pathways, and coordinates with child support agencies and other partners. The position includes attending community partner meetings and events as needed, staying informed about local resources and opportunities, and communicating participant progress updates to leadership. This is a grant-funded position contingent on continued grant funding.

The position is hybrid, requires travel throughout Middle Tennessee and limited occasional travel outside the area, and applicants must live within Middle Tennessee.

Requirements

• Two years of customer/client (case management) experience; candidates without a degree may be considered with two additional years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid driver’s license, an automobile at their disposal, and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
• Ability to assess participant needs.
• Ability to develop positive, trusting relationships with participants.
• Ability to interact positively with partners.
• Ability to promote the program to potential participants, partners, and employers.
• Ability to advocate for participants.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with data management systems.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States full-time without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment-based visa.
• Must live within Middle Tennessee and be able to travel throughout the region, with limited occasional travel outside it.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with fathers, non-custodial parents, and/or employment programs.
• Experience working with community groups and/or social service organizations.
• Knowledge of child support systems and their impact on families.
• Knowledge of fatherhood programming and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with participants to support parenting, job readiness, and healthy relationship goals.
• Help participants identify barriers, develop practical action plans, and remain connected and motivated over time.
• Provide mentoring, encouragement, and consistent follow-up to support participant progress and participation.
• Connect participants with community resources and help them navigate services that support stability.
• Build and maintain working relationships with child support agencies and community partners to improve coordination and support.
• Participate in ongoing training and guidance as part of professional development.
• Maintain accurate records of participant contacts and services, track progress, and support data collection and reporting while maintaining data integrity.
• Complete assigned basic fiscal and administrative tasks, such as petty cash or procurement card tracking.
• Perform other assigned duties, including occasional participation in search committees or testing new processes and forms.
• Attend community partner meetings and events as needed, strengthen referral pathways, stay engaged with local resources and opportunities, and communicate participant progress updates to leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Retirement options with employer matching.
• Generous time off, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Tuition waivers.
• Hundreds of additional discounts and benefits.
• Access to career development and coaching, continued education, and development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level