Fatherhood Programs Specialist: Life Skills & Growth

The Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

HSA

Vision

401k with company contribution

Mental Health Support

Job summary

The Centers is seeking a FAFT Program Specialist to plan, coordinate, develop, and implement life skills workshops, financial literacy programs, and workforce development initiatives within the FAFT program. The role represents The Centers' Fatherhood Program in the community and ensures contracted objectives are met.

It also maintains relationships with participants across programs and helps deliver El Barrio workforce content.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with demonstrated experience working with fathers and their children.
• Certified in Fatherhood Curriculums a plus.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License, with proof of valid insurance required, and personal vehicle preferred.
• Ability to work in a variety of locations and work flexible hours.
• One year of experience in community-based client services required.
• One year working with parents in stressful family situations preferred.
• Must be computer literate e.g. Microsoft software, internet, databases.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to individuals, groups, and families facing a wide range of challenges and barriers to healthy family formation.
• Establishes positive working relationships and gathers information from clients and supplementary sources to develop individualized plans to promote family stability, along with appropriate follow-up.
• Refers clients to clinical services when necessary.
• Researches and creates relevant materials to conduct educational activities with El Barrio and other agencies for recruiting, training, screening, assessing, and planning.
• Delivers presentations on pertinent fatherhood topics tailored to general and target audiences.
• Facilitates classes at various locations throughout Cuyahoga County.
• Coordinates, plans, and engages with fathers in community events at the Centers and across Cuyahoga County.
• Ensures that participants meet eligibility standards and properly document their information.
• Assists in establishing community support networks for families.
• Participates in the recruitment, marketing, and intake processes of participants from internal and external community stakeholders.
• Ensure all program materials are current, accurate, and ready for dissemination.
• Completes all basic administrative tasks related to the program, including timely completing records, forms, and reports.
• Aids in writing program reports.
• Represents the agency by attending all required Fathers/Parenting meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible hours

Computer literacy

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified in Fatherhood Curriculums

Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Job description

The Centers is seeking a FAFT Program Specialist to plan, coordinate, develop, and implement life skills workshops, financial literacy programs, and workforce development initiatives within the FAFT program. The role represents The Centers' Fatherhood Program in the community and ensures contracted objectives are met.

It also maintains relationships with participants across programs and helps deliver El Barrio workforce content.