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

University of Tennessee•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s College of Social Work (TCSEPP) is hiring a Fatherhood Program Coordinator to provide 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, encourage healthy relationships, and help participants build stability and progress toward individualized goals. Services include outreach and recruitment, one-on-one sessions, resource navigation, follow-up, and partnership development. The coordinator documents participant interactions and progress, tracks and reports program data, and supports program learning and improvement. 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 role includes attending community partner meetings and events as needed, staying engaged with local resources and opportunities, and communicating participant updates to leadership. This is a grant-funded position contingent on continued grant funding. The position is hybrid, requires travel throughout Middle Tennessee and occasional limited 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 within a team setting.
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 employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must live within Middle Tennessee.

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 stay 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 basic fiscal and administrative responsibilities as assigned, such as petty cash or procurement card tracking.
Attend community partner meetings and events as needed, stay engaged with local resources and opportunities, and communicate participant progress updates to leadership.
Complete other assigned duties, which may include occasional participation in search committees or testing new processes and forms.