Community Success Coach

Fatherhood Connections Program Case Manager

Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for over 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care.

Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

The person in this position works with the fathers in providing guidance and support in further developing their parenting skills. Services are provided in the home, community, and in a variety of work environments. Prepare fathers to meet the emotional, psychological and financial needs of their child. The person in this position will advise the parent on the steps for progressing through their individual goals.

This position will be employment services. The position is full-time with a flexible schedule including evening hours and limited weekend activities. This position requires travel within the community serving clients in the Paulding, Williams, and other rural Northwest Ohio counties.

Outreach and Engagement

• Assist with attending community events and community meetings to recruit fathers to the program
• Will facilitate Fatherhood 101 Orientations with other staff by providing overview of services and fathers responsibilities
• Will assist fathers complete initial eligibility documentation requirement
• Will work with community partners and other internal staff to assist fathers overcome various barriers (legal, transportation, housing stability, etc) that impact their successes
• Will build relationships and maintain employer relationship in the community area

Assessment and Treatment Planning

• At enrollment will meet with the father to complete a Needs and Barrier Assessment
• Assess fathers needs that impact their ability to participate in the program and in employment situations
• Develops Comprehensive Individual Service Strategy (ISS) that assist the father meet their parenting responsibilities and assist them reach their employment goals. Monitors and evaluates father progress toward goal obtainment.
• On an ongoing basis, assesses and evaluates the participant in the following areas: education level, work history, living arrangement, family dynamics, domestic violence issues, emotional stability, substance abuse usage, support systems, transportation, identification of disability, learning styles, physical health, and services needed to thrive as a parent as well in the occupation area of their choice.
• Reviews and modifies individualized treatment /action plan to meet individual needs

Skill Development

• Facilitates Fatherhood Nurturing Fathers Curriculum groups by providing mentoring that focuses on developing the father's understanding of parental responsibilities and their impact on their child's lives
• Provides Intensive Mentoring and Coaching services to assist fathers to overcome barriers to effective parenting and employment.
• Provide group and/or Individual Parenting Skills Training
• Provides other service interventions consistent with father's goals and program objectives
• Provide educational support and training that strengthens employability through completion of GED, tutoring, access to on-line training and job skills training
• Will provide job search skills training
• Document service interventions and outcome information in other electronic records

Case Load Management

• Will maintain regular contact with fathers through their participation in the program. This includes at least two significant contacts per month as well other contacts that keep the father engaged in services
• Advocate on behalf of the father throughout their enrollment in the project
• Provides intensive case management, vocational guidance, coaching, tutoring,referral services and facilitate service bridging.
• Provides feedback to fathers, referral sources, and other staff regarding progress; provides client intervention/support as needed and implements client management techniques in accordance with individual service strategy. Services are provided in the office, fathers home, community, and employment sites.
• Advocate on behalf of the participants throughout their enrollment in the project
• Prepares progress reports and notes for referrals. Assures files are current and meet standards, i.e. as established by outline of the grant.
• Will maintain an active case load and report progress to the integrated team. Prepares progress reports and notes for referrals. Assures files are current and meet standards, i.e. as established by outline of the grant.
• Refers father to appropriate community services and resources to assist the father reach their goals
• Completes various forms that are required and consistent with agency and project policies
• Will be…