Fatherhood Coordinator

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,995,000; Full time

Job summary

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC in Hartford, CT seeks a Fatherhood Coordinator for its Fatherhood Initiative. You will deliver workshops, groups, and other direct services using an evidence-based curriculum to promote responsible fatherhood and engage community providers.

This full-time role requires High School education, one year of experience with families, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School education required; must self-identify as a peer.
• Minimum one year of experience working with families or as a peer in family services.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; basic MS Office and data-entry skills.
• Knowledge of Hartford area and ability to engage families.
• Bilingual preferred; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Conduct community outreach and participant recruitment to reach low-income fathers in CRT catchment area.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate advisory group provider meetings and recruit guest speakers.
• Facilitate curriculum workshops and support groups.
• Conduct fatherhood assessments and develop service plans using CRT’s case management system.
• Create and maintain client records and prepare reports.
• Participate in community meetings and outreach activities.
• Perform other duties and work late evenings, weekends, or unconventional hours.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Bilingual

Driving

Education

High School Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hartford, CT 06120

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $20.98 - $28.71

Hourly

Job Shift: Day

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Fatherhood Coordinator

Department: Clinical Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 8

Reports To: Assistant Director of Operations

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to support the Agency’s needs by servicing as the Fatherhood Coordinator for its Fatherhood Initiative Program. The focus of this position is to promote responsible fatherhood through the provision of workshops, groups, and other direct services, using an evidence-based curriculum and actively participating in the Fatherhood Strategic Framework.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Regular attendance
• Attend and complete all mandatory training.
• Conduct community outreach and participant recruitment to reach members of the target population of low- income fathers raising children in the CRT catchment area.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilities the advisory group provider meetings, including the recruitment of community providers to attend the meetings, and making the necessary arrangements to find guest speakers to present at the meetings.
• Facilitate designated curriculum workshops and support groups.
• Conduct a fatherhood assessment and develop a service plan using the CRT Steps to Success case management system, which identifies needs and goals related to employment, education, and other social determinants of health.
• Create and maintain up to date paper and electronic client records to include but not limited to case notes, group notes, sign in sheets, pretest, post-tests, evaluations, and certificates of completion.
• Prepare and submit timely reports.
• Participate in community meetings and outreach activities.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Must be available to work late evenings, weekends, and unconventional hours.

QualificationsMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: High School Education Required, must be a self-identified as a Peer relating to the content as described.
• Minimum Years of Experience: One (1) Year of experience in working with families, fathers, or participating as a peer within the family’s social services system required
• Active Certification in good Standing: Must have valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate skills in: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Basic MS Office and computer skills for reporting and data entry.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Hartford areas where clients who are not receiving services. Proven experience working with families, fathers within the family’s social services system required.
• Bilingual: Yes, preferred Fluent Speak: English Written: English
• Driving Required: YES, Agency Vehicle YES Employee’s Own Vehicle YES, Preferred – With proof of automobile liability insurance
• Active Driver License in good standing required upon hire and throughout employment.