Fatherhood Facilitator

Job Title: Fatherhood Facilitator

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining a fatherhood initiative program at the family center.

The initiative will include a consistent group of fathers who implement self-determined activities and events and adhere to the goals and objectives of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Family Center Fatherhood Initiative.

The Fatherhood Facilitator will be responsible to serve as the primary contact between the families at the center and various county and community agencies.

Responsible for intakes, individual assessments, coordination, and monitoring of the delivery of service coordination to high-needs families including case assessments and management, referrals/coordination to social services, medical, and government agencies (etc.) to promote long term self-sufficiency.

This position also will identify potential resources to enhance educational, social, and economic opportunities for families.

This incumbent will be responsible to bring resources to the center that will benefit families that need specialized services.

The position also requires the experience and knowledge of the community and key people and agencies in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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The Fatherhood facilitator will follow the Family Support Principles.

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The incumbent will coordinate outreach strategies to establish attendance at groups.

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The incumbent will staff the group and facilitate the needs of the fathers in the group.

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The incumbent will provide practical, emotional, and social support fathers.

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The Fatherhood facilitator must maintain a collection of data and documentation.

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The incumbent will assist fathers in planning father/child activities.

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The Fatherhood facilitator is responsible for maintaining and updating files as needed.

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The candidate should have training/experience working in social services and with families.

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Work with fathers in understanding the role of fathers in children's lives.

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Actively carry out resource and referral work for families and community members.

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Facilitate, participate and coordinate evening groups.

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Encouraging fathers to participate in groups and activities.

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Develop a goal plan with participating fathers.

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Develop and maintain relationships with service providers.

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Communicate fiscal and programmatic needs to the site director and family center staff.

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Adhere to all A.I.U policies and procedures

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Coordinate activities with the Family Center Site Director

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Attend Community Events and meetings: Assist with planning, and implementation.

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Assist with employment/job readiness.

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Housing assistance

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Advocacy for families: Accompany to appointments/court

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Assist with 412 Food Rescue

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Evening and weekend availability.

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Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor.

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Bachelor's degree in education, child development, family relations, social w...