Peer Mentor-Fatherhood Program

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the Parenting Training Skills Curricula.
• Assist in maintaining all of the Fatherhood Program trackers.
• Support data entry on the DYCD Participant Tracking System (PTS)
• Facilitate the weekly Fatherhood Program Support Groups with Alumni Fathers, Volunteers and Presentors.
• Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Co-plan, coordinate and execute Community Service Project and Family events.
• Conduct outreach and presentations in communities throughout Brooklyn.
• 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.
• Have 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.

• HS or equivalent; AA preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Preference given to candidates from the communities in Brooklyn primarily served and graduates of the SCO Fatherhood Program.
• Self-initiated, motivated and well-organized.
• Previous direct service work with men and families.
• Previous experience with outreach, establishing partnerships, event coordination preferred.
• Possess a social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groups.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Facility with data systems and Microsoft Office tools preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Non-conventional applicants encouraged to apply.

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Travel Required:

Yes (50% of the Time)

Education:

High School or better