Director, Fatherhood

Position:Director, Responsible Fatherhood

Location: Lincoln/Omaha, NE

Job :878

# of Openings:1

Director, Responsible Fatherhood

Full-Time

• Provide overall direction, planning, development, coordination, and supervision of the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Project across multiple locations in the state of Nebraska.

• In collaboration with the Vice President of Children & Family Services, monitor/update written program standards, service delivery plans and program evaluation plans for the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Project.
• Provide direct supervision to staff to include program supervisors, training and education coordinators and data support specialist.
• Ensure the implementation of multiple program activities in the Fatherhood Program to include individual case management and service planning, employment services, educational and supportive services.
• Monitor service delivery to ensure standards are met and the best quality service is being provided.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement planning and duties for the program.
• In collaboration with the Grants and Finance team will be responsible for managing and completing grant applications and grant reporting requirements for programming within Fatherhood Programming.
• Provide program status reports to the Vice President of Children & Family Services as requested.
• Provide leadership and direction to the continual growth and improvement of Fatherhood Programming by identifying trends, both internal and external to LFS.
• Attend in-house training, conferences, seminars, and participate in independent study to stay current on issues, policies, and procedures related to children services.
• Serve on appropriate community committees and projects to strengthen the agency’s image and the quality of community life.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with appropriate public community organizations and referral sources.
• Utilize and cooperate with the agency’s communication and development efforts to achieve the program and agency wide public relations and fundraising goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Awareness and sensitivity of the organization’s constituents and the populations served by employees.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Participate in the organization’s Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) activities assigned by supervisor.
• Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.
• Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services.
• Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be an inclusive and accessible workplace.
• Verbal communication
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, public health, criminal justice or related field is required, masters preferred.
• 3 years progressive leadership/supervisory experience in providing quality program development, supervision, and program development.
• Knowledge of family relationships/systems, child welfare, and criminal justice desired.
• Ability to manage budget and other resources.
• Knowledge of program development and building relationships in the service community.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Hybrid work environment (in office and remote).
• Laptop and company issued cell phone.
• Travel between program site locations required.

• Provide overall direction, planning, development, coordination, and supervision of the Responsible Fatherhood…