Family & Community Services: Fatherhood Facilitator, Community Based

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:

1. The Fatherhood facilitator will follow the Family Support Principles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Facilitate, participate and coordinate evening groups.

12. Encouraging fathers to participate in groups and activities.

13. Develop a goal plan with participating fathers.

14. Develop and maintain relationships with service providers.

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

16. Adhere to all A.I.U policies and procedures

17. Coordinate activities with the Family Center Site Director

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

19. Assist with employment/job readiness

20. Housing assistances

21. Advocacy for families: Accompany to appointments/court

22. Assist with 412 Food Rescue

23. Evening and weekend availability.

24. Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the program supervisor.

1. Bachelor's degree in education, child development, family relations, social work, guidance counseling and one (1) year experience working with infants/toddlers and families or associate degree in education, child development, family relations, social work, guidance and counseling and two (2) years' experience working with infants/toddlers and families or High school diploma/GED and three (3) years' experience working with infants/toddlers and families.

2. Basic level expertise in current Microsoft Office products.

3. Strong communication, writing, interpersonal, organizational and recordkeeping skills required.

4. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision.

5. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

6. Ability to track, evaluate, and interpret program data to ensure high-quality programs and services.

7. Ability to travel.

8. Ability to comply with the AIU Policies and Procedures.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Program Supervisor

Department: FACES

Position Schedule: Monday - Friday and some weekends or evenings depending on program events

Salary: $30,250

Benefits: 260-day position, health benefits apply

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficie$cy in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.