JOB SUMMARY

The Fatherhood Coordinator uses the 24/7 Dad curriculum to facilitate the fatherhood initiative, connecting with and engaging fathers, father figures, and male caregivers to promote healthy family relationships, strengthen father-child bonds and enhance the level of involvement of fathers in the lives of their children.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Uses knowledge of the community, community relationships, and community resources to recruit, engage and support fathers in accessing the services they need to be the best parent/co-parent for their child(ren).
• Utilizes strong communication and relationship skills, creates space for new fathers to learn about parenting young child/ren, helps them build their social supports, guide them on accessing needed resources, and empowers them to become part of a strong fatherhood community.
• Facilitates agency-approved evidenced-based curriculum in the home, community, and group settings as appropriate. Orients and acclimates fathers to the program services and environment.
  • Plans, develops and organizes topics and materials for groups.

  • Plans and coordinates family events to encourage participation.

  • Completes all necessary paperwork and documentation as required for all contacts and activities.
• Creates and facilitates a Fatherhood Advisory Committee, consisting of fathers who can mentor other fathers and provide programming advice.
• Serves as a liaison to partner agencies, ensuring collaboration and open communication of all activities.
  • Cultivates and manages collaborative relationships with other child welfare family-serving agencies and other stakeholders to enhance caregiver opportunities.

  • Creates a culture of respect including awareness of ethical, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed interactions.
• Refers and links fathers to appropriate community agencies and ensures necessary follow-up as appropriate, assists fathers with completion of applications to community services and/or programs, and advocates for fathers’ needs in support of shared parenting.
• Supports other agency outreach efforts including the Barbershop Project.
• Consistently follows Parent Child Center of Tulsa policies and procedures.
• Consistently follows all HIPAA compliance regulations.
• Demonstrates the agency’s values of compassion, respect, adaptability, and learning.
• Participates in the agency’s Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Family/Community Outreach Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma and lived experience required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with children and families with multifaceted challenges and the ability to engage these families in a positive and strengths-based manner.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule are required. Evenings and Weekends are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer skills: utilizing electronic health record software and data spreadsheets.
• Ability to be flexible with changing demands and adjust/ set priorities
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record and use a personal automobile to travel within Tulsa County.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Social Work and two years of experience in the social services field are preferred.
• Preferred work experience entails working with youth/adults/families, case management/home visitation, skills in group facilitation, and knowledge of community resources.
• Fluent in Spanish and English and knowledgeable about Hispanic and African American culture.