Fatherhood Outreach Worker Jobs

Description:

Job Title: Fatherhood Outreach Worker

Department: Focus: HOPE Early Learning / Youth Development

Reports To: Deputy Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

Coordinates activities, events and meetings that engage fathers/male participates to participate in the overall Focus: HOPE Early Learning programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by the position in this job classification. Not all duties are included: It is expected that an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provides outreach services and support to male significant others/fathers enrolled in Focus: HOPE Early Learning program.

2. Participates in the recruitment of male significant others, associated with Early Head Start/Thrive by Five Head Start Program children, to become actively involved in the program and the child's educational process.

3. Provides referral of males to various resources and services based on individualized assessments.

4. Provides follow-up assists to male significant others referred for services or resources.

5. Acts as a liaison and advocate for male significant others interfacing with agencies.

6. Assists in the coordination of services.

7. Assists in the development of community partnerships that focus on male involvement.

8. Assists with parental/community involvement activities, including, but not limited to:

• Assist in the promotion of the program;
• Assist in the facilitation of Core Group Meetings;
• Recruit males for parent involvement activities;
• Assist in the development of resource materials;
• Conduct and follow-up on all projects;
• Plan monthly fatherhood/community meetings;

9. Participates in community activities which heighten the awareness of program

10. Provide documentation of all fatherhood and parent involvement activities including males.

11. Attend meetings and training as required by the department and agency.

12. Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the program.

13. Cooperates in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, and accreditation as required.

14. Performs all other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management.

15. Prepares reports as required by various federal, state, and local programs.

Requirements:

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous related experience preferred. Previous Early Head Start/Thrive by Five Head Start Program experience required.

Special Recruitment Events:

Recruitment is everyone’s responsibility to ensure all programs are fully enrolled. To that end, all staff is responsible to participate in special community or recruitment days. Some of these days may be on weekends and staff are still required to participate. The following days are mandatory:

• And specialized days that are identified by the Director of Early Learning and our management.
• Spring Bling
• Focus: Hope Walk / March
• Family Fun Day

In-Kind

All staff has a responsibility to support the program to meet non-federal share (in-kind). Staff are strongly encouraged to recruit parents to volunteer within the program. Additionally, staff are also encouraged, when possible, to support the program by recruiting community members for volunteers and personal donations. When purchases are voluntarily made to promote the program, those expenses can be used as a donation and can be claimed as in-kind.

E.E.O.C.:

Focus: HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. Focus: HOPE does not discriminate in its hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, or termination practices against any employee based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or handicap or disability unrelated to an employee’s ability to perform his or her job.