TCSEPP Fatherhood Program Coordinator (Middle TN): Social Work Research and Public Service - UTK

University of Tennessee•Nashville, TN

1d•$50,000•Remote

About The Position

The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work, through the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is accepting applications for a TCSEPP Fatherhood Coordinator for the Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program (TCSEPP). Within SWORPS, the Fatherhood Coordinator delivers direct services to fathers in their assigned region. This role focuses on client outreach, group facilitation, resource navigation, and partnership development. The Fatherhood Coordinator works under the supervision of the TCSEPP Fatherhood Program Manager to empower fathers through education and support. This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.

Requirements

Two years of customer/client direct service (case management) experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, three additional years of experience can be substituted.
Bachelor’s Degree
Must have valid driver’s license, automobile at their disposal, and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.
Knowledge of community resources and the ability to utilize them.
Ability to assess needs
Ability to develop positive & trusting relationships and offer emotional support.
Ability to adapt easily and learn quickly.
Ability to prioritize and be a self-starter.
Ability to advocate for participants.
Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
Ability to travel to multiple counties to serve participants.
Ability to be flexible with respect to changing needs of the project.
Ability to set up/troubleshoot/manage technology & equipment issues.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Oral communication skills.
Experience presenting findings in a variety of formats and settings.
Ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with fathers, non-custodial parents and/or Employment programs
Experience working with community groups and/or social service organizations.
Ability to positively interact with community partners including child support, court, attorneys, etc.
Ability to promote the program to potential participants, partners, and employers.
Advanced skills with MS Office.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Experience with data management systems.
Knowledge of child support systems and their impact on families.
Knowledge of fatherhood programing and evidence-based interventions.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to recruit fathers who may benefit from the program.
Facilitate individual sessions focused on parenting skills, employment readiness, and healthy relationships.
Provide individualized support to address barriers to participation.
Provide one-on-one mentoring and emotional support and encouragement to participants to assist them with job readiness activities
Maintain accurate records of all participant interactions in appropriate places
Participate in ongoing training.
Collaborate with strategic partners and attend partner meetings, job/resource fairs or other coalition/community events as needed.
Combine with partners efforts to promote the program, create referral pathways, and coordinate wraparound support services for participants
Provide regular updates to manager on participant progress
Provide consultation to evaluators regarding program progress
Other duties as assigned which may include but not limited to participating on new hire search committees and participating in testing for new processes/forms.