Fatherhood Program Outreach & Retention Specialist

Talentify; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in Brooklyn seeks Outreach & Retention Specialists for the Fatherhood Program. You will recruit, engage, and support non-custodial fathers and families, coordinating events and partnerships in a neighborhood-based setting.

Ideal candidates have prior direct service experience with men and families, strong outreach skills, and a collaborative, culturally aware approach. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• HS or equivalent; AA preferred.
• Direct service work with men and families.
• Experience with outreach, partnerships, and events.
• Self-initiated, motivated and well-organized.
• Social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groups.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Spanish-speaking applicants encouraged.
• Experience with data systems and MS Office preferred.
• Evenings and Saturdays availability.
• Non-conventional applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out recruitment, engagement, and retention strategies.
• Conduct outreach and presentations in communities throughout Brooklyn.
• Plan, coordinate and implement events and activities for participants and their families.
• Coordinate mentor program and alumni volunteers.
• Assist to facilitate fathers’ support groups.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Outreach & engagement

Partnership development

Event coordination

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Spanish-speaking

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data systems

Job description

SCO Family of Services in Brooklyn seeks Outreach & Retention Specialists for the Fatherhood Program. You will recruit, engage, and support non-custodial fathers and families, coordinating events and partnerships in a neighborhood-based setting.

Ideal candidates have prior direct service experience with men and families, strong outreach skills, and a collaborative, culturally aware approach. Evening and weekend hours may be required.