New Opportunities
Fatherhood Specialist
New Opportunities, Meriden, CT, United States
Full-Time, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position
$20.00 per hour, 40 hours per week
BASIC FUNCTION OF FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST:
To engage and empower fathers and provide support to them in building healthy relationships with their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST:
REQUIREMENTS OF FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field. Similar combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
2 to 4 years of social services and/or working with families to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts.
Job Skills:
CT Drivers License/Access to privately maintained vehicle.
EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability
Benefits Include:
New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns . We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.
Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.
In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.
In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.
While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:
Salary Description
$20.00 per hour
$20.00 per hour, 40 hours per week
BASIC FUNCTION OF FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST:
To engage and empower fathers and provide support to them in building healthy relationships with their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST:
- Work with local Department of Children and Families office as referral source for identified fathers
- Outline program activities and enroll fathers into program
- Maintain relationships with Community Partners
- Implement a process which assists fathers in assessing their needs and strengths
- Coordinate program services for which fathers may be eligible
- Build and maintain caseload to meet funding requirements 55- 60 per year
- Facilitation of weekly workshops designed to strengthen the fathers relationships with their family
- Weekly case management meetings with participants to identify barriers and develop self sufficiency goals
- Support the empowerment of fathers to be their own advocates with educational institutions, social service agencies and the business community
- Represent agency at community related forums
- Utilize program database to track customer progress and provide update reports to Program Supervisor
- Develop Contacts with local court and support enforcement system to streamline services for fathers
- In town travel to court/community partners as needed
- Weekly Meetings with Residential Manager to discuss program activities
REQUIREMENTS OF FATHERHOOD SPECIALIST:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field. Similar combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience:
2 to 4 years of social services and/or working with families to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts.
Job Skills:
- Strong Written and Oral Communication skills
- Conflict Resolution/Mediation
- Strong Computer Skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access
- Knowledge of the social services available in the community
CT Drivers License/Access to privately maintained vehicle.
EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability
Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Vacation Time
- Personal Time
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns . We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.
Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.
In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.
In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.
While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- AIDS / HIV Prevention
- Fatherhood Initiative
- Employment Education and Training
- Child Welfare and Family Development Services
- Early Childhood Education Programs
- Elderly Services
- Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
- Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services
Salary Description
$20.00 per hour