Family Health Advocate - Father Involvement

Family Healthy Advocate
- Father Involvement

For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region's health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.

The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

This job description does not encompass all duties and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or tasks. However, it provides a general overview of the job expectations.

The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• & Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Plan
• AAA Membership Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Staff Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401K – The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary

Biggest Perk - Generous PTO and 4% contribution to the 401K after one year of work anniversary.

The Family Healthy Advocate
- Father Involvement engages fathers, father figures, and families in father involvement services, including outreach, case management, care coordination, fatherhood initiatives, and family life course education. This position conducts needs assessments and provides ongoing case management, care coordination, tracking, and referrals in accordance with established Camden Healthy Start (CHS) guidelines, policies, and procedures. The Father Involvement Case Manager supports pregnant and parenting women, as well as fathers and father figures enrolled in the program, with a primary focus on engaging, supporting, and advocating for fathers.

This individual maintains collaborative relationships with community and healthcare providers to facilitate access to health, social, and support services, promote family well-being, and improve outcomes for parents, children, and families. The position requires experience in outreach, case management, care coordination, and working with individuals and families, with a strong emphasis on engaging men and fathers in services that promote healthy families and positive outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Contribute to The Cooperative's commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that aligns with the agency's mission, goals, and advancement.
• Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation.
• Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, training, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff.
• When applicable, will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings.
• Works in conjunction with and as part of the Family Health Advocate care coordination team to engage fathers, father figures, partners, and spouses of pregnant and parenting women in CHS services and father involvement programming.
• Maintains an active caseload of pregnant…