The Family Development Coach is responsible for delivering case management services and facilitating workshops for the Fatherhood Program at Commonpoint Bronx Center. This program is designed to support fathers in the Bronx through comprehensive services, including assessment, service planning, coaching, educational opportunities, and intervention. The program will serve a diverse group of fathers, empowering them to become more engaged parents and stable, positive contributors to their families and communities.
The Family Development Coach will provide direct support to fathers in key areas such as parenting, life skills, employment readiness, financial management, and personal development. The Family Development Coach will be on-site at the center five days a week and will oversee the coordination, management, and integration of program participants and family support services.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education or Counseling and experience working with City systems such as public assistance, child support, child welfare, education, and housing; or ● Associate's degree and completion of the Family Development Training (or other credentials identified by DYCD) and experience working with City systems; or ● Completion of the Family Development Training within one year of being hired and at least three (3) years successful experience in providing case management/counseling. ● A minimum of five (5) years' experience providing assessment, service planning, case management, and/or intervention work. ● A minimum of three (3) years' experience collaborating effectively with community-based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk families. ● A minimum of three (3) years' experience working within or managing programs serving adults and families. ● Flexible schedule and willingness to work some weekends/evenings for workshops and agency events. ● Must have excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal, and written communication skills. ● Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages and Google Drive.
Responsibilities:
● Manage a caseload to provide assessment, service planning, case management and/or intervention work. ● Recruit parents; conduct intake assessments and interviews. ● Plan curriculum and conduct workshops on responsible parenting, communication skills, child development, bonding activities, co-parenting, emotional intelligence, financial literacy and managing stress. ● Build relationships with community organizations and local businesses to promote the program. ● Provide personalized support to fathers by assessing their needs, creating action plans, and connecting them to relevant services (employment support, legal aid, parenting classes). ● Offer mentoring and coaching to fathers to strengthen their parenting skills, help with career development, and provide guidance on relationship-building with children. ● Assist fathers in addressing emotional and interpersonal issues, especially those affecting relationships with their children or families. ● Help fathers access resources for self-sufficiency, including job training, educational opportunities, housing assistance, food insecurity and legal support. ● Monitor fathers' progress in achieving their goals, including employment, education, and relationship-building milestones. ● Collect and analyze data on participants' outcomes to evaluate program success and areas for improvement.
Location: 1665 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10460 Hours: Full Time, 35 Hours A Week Salary: $50,000 Non-Union Position
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