Fatherhood Specialist - Fathers and Families Center

HHC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

The mission of Fathers and Families Center (FFC) is “To build a noble legacy of fatherhood – assisting fathers in achieving self-sufficiency and in strengthening families to improve the life chances of children.” We accomplish this by working with fathers and their families to help them to be better partners, providers and parents.

The Family Support Services Specialist works directly with fathers and their families to assist them in:  identifying and achieving goals; developing educational, employment and life skills, and accessing support services to help move them out of poverty towards stability and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of case management experience in a mental health, behavioral science, or social services work setting; OR,
• Two (2) or more years of college and five (5) years of case management experience in a social service setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach to various community groups (faith, governmental and community).
• Provide group orientation sessions to those interested in participating in the Center’s services.
• Conduct and document initial intake interviews and assessments.
• Document participant needs, particularly their barriers to program completion, employment, and continued education/training; take action to meet participant needs through direct services, external referrals, or both.
• Provide extensive case management and follow-up services to participants to confirm their progress or to take corrective action 
• Coordinates specialty workshops and/or other special events/activities for fathers and/or their families.
• Conducts classes and workshops regarding topics including, but not limited to, parenting, relationship-strengthening, life skills, job readiness, and healthy behaviors.
• Assist with delivering assigned grant funded programs and services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees