Peer Mentor-Fatherhood Program

SCO Family of Services•Brooklyn, NY

About The Position

Responsibilities include: · Support the execution of the Parenting Training Skills Curricula. · Assist in maintaining all of the Fatherhood Program trackers. · Support data entry on the DYCD Participant Tracking System (PTS) · Facilitate the weekly Fatherhood Program Support Groups with Alumni Fathers, Volunteers and Presentors. · Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners. · Co-plan, coordinate and execute Community Service Project and Family events. · Conduct outreach and presentations in communities throughout Brooklyn. · Provide crisis intervention and manage emergencies as needed. · Collaborate across SCO program areas to enhance relationships and effective practice with shared families. · Complete all required documentation and statistical reports within deadlines. · Attend weekly supervision, team meetings and all necessary meetings and trainings. · Have strong sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics present among staff and clients. · Familiarity with traditional and diverse perspectives on child discipline and family functioning. · Committed to being an active contributor to the vision and mission of the program. · Works to create and support a respectful learning environment. · Provide overall support for program and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: · HS or equivalent; AA preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus · Preference given to candidates from the communities in Brooklyn primarily served and graduates of the SCO Fatherhood Program. · Self-initiated, motivated and well-organized. · Previous direct service work with men and families. · Previous experience with outreach, establishing partnerships, event coordination preferred. · Possess a social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groups. · Excellent communication skills. · Facility with data systems and Microsoft Office tools preferred. · Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays. · Non-conventional applicants encouraged to apply. SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer. Travel Required Yes. Yes, 50 % of the Time

Requirements

HS or equivalent
Self-initiated, motivated and well-organized.
Previous direct service work with men and families.
Possess a social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groups.
Excellent communication skills.
Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

AA preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Preference given to candidates from the communities in Brooklyn primarily served and graduates of the SCO Fatherhood Program.
Previous experience with outreach, establishing partnerships, event coordination preferred.
Facility with data systems and Microsoft Office tools preferred.
Non-conventional applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of the Parenting Training Skills Curricula.
Assist in maintaining all of the Fatherhood Program trackers.
Support data entry on the DYCD Participant Tracking System (PTS)
Facilitate the weekly Fatherhood Program Support Groups with Alumni Fathers, Volunteers and Presentors.
Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
Co-plan, coordinate and execute Community Service Project and Family events.
Conduct outreach and presentations in communities throughout Brooklyn.
Provide crisis intervention and manage emergencies as needed.
Collaborate across SCO program areas to enhance relationships and effective practice with shared families.
Complete all required documentation and statistical reports within deadlines.
Attend weekly supervision, team meetings and all necessary meetings and trainings.
Have strong sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics present among staff and clients.
Familiarity with traditional and diverse perspectives on child discipline and family functioning.
Committed to being an active contributor to the vision and mission of the program.
Works to create and support a respectful learning environment.
Provide overall support for program and perform other duties as assigned.