Benefits:

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Position Description:

San Bernardino Fatherhood (SB Fatherhood) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Fatherhood Program Specialist to join our team. The Fatherhood Program Specialist supports fathers by guiding them in their fatherhood journey through mentorship, education, and resources. Important activities include recruiting and retaining fathers in programs offered by SB Fatherhood; providing case management services; facilitating fatherhood curriculums in one-on-one and/or in group settings; and referring fathers and families to community resources.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate workshops and groups: Lead educational sessions on topics like parenting skills, child development, and positive discipline using established curricula.

Provide case management: Offer one-on-one support to help fathers with case management needs and develop individual plans.

Connect to resources: Link fathers to a wide range of community resources, such as housing assistance, food support, employment services, and legal aid.

Engage with fathers: Actively recruit and engage fathers, including those who may be difficult to reach, to participate in the program.

Collaborate with other professionals: Work with other professionals, such as social workers, therapists, and family support specialists, to coordinate services for families.

Maintain records and reports: Keep accurate records of client progress and submit reports on client needs and program outcomes.

Plan events: Organize events to promote fatherhood initiatives and community engagement.

Educational and Skills/Experience Requirement:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, health education, public health, or a related field preferred and 1 year of experience in community outreach and/or working with at risk fathers/families required.

· Three (3) years of experience working with men in social/human services or fatherhood programming or three (3) years of experience in case management or counseling or providing direct services to fathers/families and knowledge of community resources preferred. Family health and well-being and child experience is desirable.

Specific skills:

Family and child experience health and well-being experience is desirable.

Program facilitation (i.e. NFI curriculum)

Parenting strategies

Case management

Data collection and input of services

Strong communication skills

Empathy and cultural competence

Technical skills:

· Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (like Zoom), case management and basic data tracking tools are important.

Licenses and Background Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License and proof and maintenance of car insurance is required.

• FBI fingerprints and background check clearance are required.

Additional Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following general knowledge:

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

• Ability to work with diverse populations.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a team.

• Must have the necessary equipment to work remotely.

• Proficient in Google, Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

• Knowledge of local community and community resources strongly preferred.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee/incumbent for this position. The employee/incumbent will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties required by the Executive Director of SB Fatherhood that is necessary for the work/assignments involved.

Flexible work from home options available.