Job Description

Job Summary:

The Father Engagement Specialist is responsible for engaging 'hard to reach' fathers who are referred by the Department of Family Services and who are in need of education, mentoring and case management in order to improve their parenting skills and ultimately fulfill the stipulations of DCF.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Accepts referrals from the DCF Gatekeeper and as assigned by the program manager. Contacts clients to engage them into the program. Conducts intakes and proposes a plan for the individual/group sessions. Provides 24/7 Dad curriculum until all sessions have been fulfilled. Establishes a case management plan for clients and informs program manager of the client needs for financial planning. Maintains positive relationships with Gate keeper, DCF workers and personnel. Completes monthly reports on each client and discharge reports upon completion or unsuccessful discharge. Communicates any issues with engagement or concerns with the client's worker and answers any specific questions. Plans and executes fatherhood events during the course of the year. Attends meetings as scheduled. Assists with fatherhood services in other programs as able.

Required Skills/Abilities:

A mastery of community resources, culture and connectivity in the Greater Bridgeport area. Team player. Flexible on hours and location to meet the client's needs and ensure a greater level of engagement. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of the CT criminal justice system and area programs.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Math Ability: Medium.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree with extensive program expertise.

Addition work requirements:

Requires nights and/or weekend work; schedule would be flexible to accommodate additional hours.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.