Community Success Coach Job Toledo area,Ohio USA,Social Work

Description

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.

Summary

To provide case management and success coach interventions to fathers who participate in the fatherhood connections program in Williams and Paulding Counties. To assist fathers in developing various skills including time management, interpersonal communication, self-management, job search, stress management, work related skills, parenting skills and other life skills so that they can be a supportive father and progress in the employment.

To provide service interventions that assist the father develop skills, so they are successful in functioning in the home, community, workplace, and the family. Facilitates fatherhood groups using Evidenced Based Nurturing Father Curriculum. To provide constructive feedback regarding father’s progress in various areas of life. Will develop working relationships with referral agency and employers in order to coordinate services that assist the client to attain self-sufficiency Works as part of an integrated team approach

Nature Of Work

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities 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…