Brooklyn, New York, USA
3 days ago
Peer Mentor-Fatherhood Program

Responsibilities include:

· Support the execution of the Parenting Training Skills Curricula.

· Assist in maintaining all of the Fatherhood Program trackers.

· Support data entry on the DYCD Participant Tracking System (PTS)

· Facilitate the weekly Fatherhood Program Support Groups with Alumni Fathers, Volunteers and Presentors.

· Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

· Co-plan, coordinate and execute Community Service Project and Family events.

· Conduct outreach and presentations in communities throughout Brooklyn.

· Provide crisis intervention and manage emergencies as needed.

· Collaborate across SCO program areas to enhance relationships and effective practice with shared families.

· Complete all required documentation and statistical reports within deadlines.

· Attend weekly supervision, team meetings and all necessary meetings and trainings.

· Have strong sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics present among staff and clients.

· Familiarity with traditional and diverse perspectives on child discipline and family functioning.

· Committed to being an active contributor to the vision and mission of the program.

· Works to create and support a respectful learning environment.

· Provide overall support for program and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· HS or equivalent; AA preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

· Preference given to candidates from the communities in Brooklyn primarily served and graduates of the SCO Fatherhood Program.

· Self-initiated, motivated and well-organized.

· Previous direct service work with men and families.

· Previous experience with outreach, establishing partnerships, event coordination preferred.

· Possess a social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groups.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Facility with data systems and Microsoft Office tools preferred.

· Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays.

· Non-conventional applicants encouraged to apply.

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Travel Required

Yes. Yes, 50 % of the Time

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better

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