Fatherhood Initiative Specialist COADIDS

The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) is a 50-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct services for Ohio’s Appalachian counties in Early Care and Education, Ameri Corps Seniors, Weatherization and Energy Efficiency, and serves the state of Ohio through its accredited Weatherization Training Center. Our regional approach offers many unique benefits, including connecting a credentialed workforce with meaningful employment.

As one of the largest nonprofits in the region, we strive to improve the quality of life in Appalachia and eliminate the burden of poverty through targeted programs that advocate for and serve underrepresented households and individuals. We are currently seeking a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference in their community to join our growing team.

We are currently seeking a Fatherhood Initiative Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work directly with fathers and community partners throughout the COAD region as part of a statewide Fatherhood Initiative.

The Fatherhood Initiative Specialist will provide fathers with resources, support, and encouragement to strengthen their parenting role and build positive, stable relationships with their children. This position will deliver locally based fatherhood programming, conduct community outreach, build partnerships, and coordinate local efforts with the statewide Fatherhood Initiative campaign.

The overarching goal of this position is to improve outcomes for children and families by equipping fathers with the tools, resources, and support they need to be actively engaged in their children’s lives.

• Complete training in an approved fatherhood curriculum and facilitate father engagement classes, groups, and other programming, with an emphasis on reaching high-need populations throughout the COAD region.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local agencies, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and other partners to strengthen support systems available to fathers and families.
• Coordinate locally delivered programs and services with the statewide Fatherhood Initiative media and outreach campaign.
• Participate in monthly funder meetings and assist with recruitment planning, goal setting, program implementation, and reporting.
• Maintain program databases and assist with data collection, intake, surveys, reporting, and analysis to support program outcomes and outreach efforts.
• Attend applicable COAD meetings, conferences, training, and professional development opportunities and share relevant information throughout the organization.
• Assist with special projects, contracts, and new opportunities that may arise during the fiscal year.
• Represent COAD with community organizations, agencies, and regional, state, and national work groups related to fatherhood and family engagement.
• Make community presentations and serve as a positive ambassador for COAD throughout the region.
• Maintain appropriate professional confidentiality in all aspects of the position.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working directly with people, building community relationships, and connecting fathers and families with resources that can make a meaningful difference in their lives. We are looking for someone who is comfortable facilitating groups, making community presentations, developing partnerships, and working collaboratively across a large geographic region.

• Associate degree in a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in father engagement, family services, community outreach, social services, or a related area is preferred.
• Experience facilitating groups, providing training, or…