Fatherhood Success Coach

Description

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

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

• 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

• 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 styles, physical health, and services needed to thrive as a parent as well in the occupation area of their choice.
• Reviews and modifies individualized treatment /action plan to meet individual needs

• Facilitates Fatherhood Nurturing Fathers Curriculum groups by providing mentoring that focuses on developing the father’s understanding of parental responsibilities and their impact on their child’s lives
• Provides Intensive Mentoring and Coaching services to assist fathers to overcome barriers to effective parenting and employment.
• Provide group and/or Individual Parenting Skills Training
• Provides other service interventions consistent with father’s goals and program objectives
• Provide educational support and training that strengthens employability through completion of GED, tutoring, access to on-line training and job skills training
• Will provide job search skills training
• Document service interventions and outcome information in other electronic records

• Will maintain regular contact with fathers through their participation in the program. This includes at least…