What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Community Outreach position at Fathers & Families Support Center?
Fathers & Families Support Center
Position Title: Director of Community Outreach
Reports To: Employment Director/COO
Direct Reports: Volunteers, Mentors, DOJ Staff
Job Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Description of this role: Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with community organizations, state and local political leadership, institutions, and agencies to further develop the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities - includes the following and other related duties may be assigned.
- Facilitate off-site training programs per contractual obligations or as assigned.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with Department of Justice connections and initiatives.
- Work with re-entry population in Department of Corrections facilities.
- Prepare and submit records and data for off-sight outreach programs.
- Attend community fairs.
- Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, political leaders, institutions, and agencies to further develop the vision, mission, and values of the organization.
- Seek opportunities to expand the services of the Father’s Rap.
- Plan and implement strategies to support and advocate the mission of FUTRA (Fathers United to Raise Awareness). Assist with classroom facilitation and duties as needed.
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop strategies regarding outreach opportunities and goals for each relationship.
- Submit monthly reports to the executive team.
- Assist and provide directives to staff as determined by the CEO and Managing Director.
- Perform Legal Clinic intakes.
- Travel as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to empathize with the clients that FFSC serves and have a desire to work to meet FFSC’s goals and mission
- Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics
- Must understand laws and proposed legislation affecting fathers
- Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals
- Must be team oriented and able to work independently
- Must be familiar with MS Office
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, Master’s Degree preferred.
- Must have competence in working with men and women who need direction as it relates to parenting issues as well as reentry population, Department of Corrections, and Department of Justice experience.
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle
What FFSC has to offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
- 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
- Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
- Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
- Additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
- Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.
This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC has the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.
