Family Development Coach

Job Description

The Family Development Coach is responsible for delivering case management services and facilitating workshops for the Fatherhood Program at Commonpoint Bronx Center. This program supports fathers in the Bronx through comprehensive services such as assessment, service planning, coaching, educational opportunities, and intervention. The coach provides direct support in parenting, life skills, employment readiness, financial management, and personal development, works onsite five days a week to coordinate and integrate participant and family support services, and builds community programming, partnerships, and collaborates closely with program staff and the Program Director.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education or Counseling and experience working with City systems such as public assistance, child support, child welfare, education, and housing; or
• Associate’s degree and completion of the Family Development Training (or other credentials identified by DYCD) and experience working with City systems such as public assistance, child support, child welfare, education, and housing; or
• Completion of the Family Development Training within one year of being hired (or other credentials identified by DYCD) and at least three (3) years successful experience in providing case management/counseling and working with City systems such as public assistance, child support, child welfare, education, and housing.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience providing assessment, service planning, case management, and/or intervention work and preferably already serving the community in some capacity.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience collaborating effectively with community-based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk families.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience working within or managing programs serving adults and families.
• Significant experience with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management, and improving access to resources for parents and community members.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work some weekends/evenings for workshops and agency events.
• Interest in fatherhood development, academic improvement, social-emotional learning, family and/or community organizing, working with neighborhood agencies and programs.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze, and drive process improvement.
• Excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to work from a strength-based perspective.
• Strong relationship-building and group facilitation capabilities, incorporating cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm for creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Computer literate, including all Microsoft Office software packages and Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.).

• Manage a caseload to provide assessment, service planning, case management, and/or intervention work.
• Recruit parents and conduct intake assessments and interviews.
• Plan curriculum and conduct workshops on responsible parenting, communication skills, child development, bonding activities, co-parenting, emotional intelligence, financial literacy and managing stress.
• Coordinate and facilitate special events and opportunities for program participants.
• Build relationships with community organizations and local businesses to promote the program and offer support resources.
• Host informational sessions and workshops to raise awareness and encourage fathers to join the program.
• Provide personalized support to fathers by assessing needs, creating action plans, and connecting them to relevant services (e.g., employment support, legal aid, parenting classes).
• Offer mentoring and coaching to strengthen parenting skills, aid career development, and guide relationship-building with children.
• Assist fathers in addressing emotional and interpersonal issues, especially those affecting relationships with their children or families.
• Develop or identify educational materials to support…