Fathering Specialist/Peer Mentor

FORESTDALE INC.•Town of Perinton, NY

8d•$53,000 - $60,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Fathering Specialist/Peer Mentor is focused on helping men become stronger fathers for their children and families. The Fathering Specialist/Peer Mentor supports fathers enrolled in the program by providing guidance, encouragement, and practical support. Drawing from lived experience, the Fathering Specialist/Peer Mentor helps participants build positive parenting skills, strengthen family relationships, and navigate personal challenges. The Fathering Specialist/Peer Mentor serves as a role model and advocate, promoting responsible fatherhood and healthy family engagement.

Requirements

Bachelors from an accredited college or university
Great organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Energetic, self-directed and goals-focused approach to work with our non-custodial fathers
Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred and must possess the ability to travel
Candidate must be flexible; evenings and weekend hours may be required

Responsibilities

Comprehensive case management services including individual/group counseling and other services to non–custodial 18+ years of age fathers interested in being more involved in the life of their child or children
Conduct Parenting classes and other group work
Interview prospective fathers to assess needs and readiness for service
Develop and implement a service plan
Coordinate services with Life/Career Coach
Provide face-to-face contact with clients at least twice a month
Attend meetings and conferences with service providers and other related agencies and organizations involved with the consumer
Provide crisis intervention to participants
Document all activities and attempted activities related to planning and service provision for fathers
Maintain and manage all record-keeping requirements as they relate to specific clients on caseload in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in unit meetings, in-service training and other activities designed to enhance job performance
Conduct client recruitment in the community and with other organizations
Coordinate services with Fathering Specialist to ensure fathers have the support that they need to be successful parents and partners
Participate in parenting, conflict resolution, anger management and healthy relationship groups and other program related group activities
Assist in emergency situations
Other duties as required by the supervisor or needs of the program/agency