Father Engagement Advocate

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Father Engagement Advocate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting and empowering fathers in their role within the family unit. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of fathers and families in need.

Responsibilities
- Develop and implement programs to engage fathers in parenting activities
- Provide counseling and support services to fathers dealing with addiction or other challenges
- Collaborate with community partners to enhance father involvement in family activities
- Organize and lead public health education initiatives targeting fathers
- Supervise and train volunteers working with fathers
- Manage projects aimed at improving father-child relationships
- Conduct public speaking engagements to promote father engagement initiatives

Qualifications
- Strong background in public health or related field
- Experience in program development and project management
- Knowledge of addiction counseling principles
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to educate and market father engagement programs effectively
- Proficiency in volunteer management and supervision

Salary Range:

EHS Family Advocate*:

Salary Range: $22.03 - $25.29

HS Family Advocate*:

Salary Range: $20.36 - $23.38

* 2% Bilingual Enhancement and/or 8% Tahoe Basin

Vision:

To establish children and families as our Nation’s Top Priority

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Values:

The entire KidZCommunity organization is dedicated to creating and fostering a supportive environment which promotes trust, respect, professional growth, and quality leadership.

Professional Ethics:

At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Advancing Equity in Early Childhood education. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting with the planning and delivery of the Fatherhood Engagement program. The aim of the Fatherhood Engagement program is to enhance the health and well-being of children and families by supporting, encouraging, and promoting fathers’ roles in their child’s lives. This position is responsible for providing direct services to support fathers’ involvement through case management, care coordination, education services, and fatherhood engagement initiatives.

Reporting Requirements:

The Father Engagement Family Advocate is directly supervised by the Family Services Manager.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:

This is a full-time (30-hours), non-exempt position, 12-month position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates within the KidZCommunity vision/mission/values.
• Operates from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Understands and operates using Equity Practices.
• Follows the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Follows the personnel policies & procedures.

§ Plan and conduct personal visits with fathers using evidence-based curriculum activities, methods, and materials.

§ Support expecting and or parenting fathers by facilitating educational, economic, employment, mental health, housing, and healthcare needs as required.

§ Make referrals on behalf of fathers to needed resources and services in the community.

§ Maintain timely and accurate records of all personal visits, contacts, screenings, and resource linkages in the case management system.

§ Maintain client confidentiality and integrity in keeping with agency policies, practices, professional standards, and program requirements.

§ Recruit fathers to participate in Fatherhood services and Policy Council.

§ Participate in outreach activities to identify fathers, inform community of services, and build community collaborative relationships.

§ Co-facilitate group engagement activities for fathers.

§ Collaborate with direct service providers and Connect representatives to facilitate enrollment of fathers into services.

§ Ability to prioritize work requirements, work with diverse populations, and to work evenings and weekends as required.

§ Stay current with literature relevant to KidZCommunity, such as but not limited to racial disparities, infant mortality, prematurity, low birth weight, maternal infections, maternal stress, repeat teen births, smoking cessation during pregnancy, depression, optimal birth spacing, protective factors, father inclusion, social determinants of health, SUIDS, strategies for evidence-based interventions, substance use during pregnancy, trauma informed care.

§ Perform all other duties as assigned and adhere to ongoing polices, program standards, and supervisory directives.

Dependability:

• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Team Participation:
• Step in where needed
• Anticipate needs for daily routines

Professionalism:

• Confidentiality
• Dress standards
• Health Hygiene & Safety
• Strength based communication

Knowledge:

• Head Start goals and objectives, Head Start Performance Standards, Title 5 Matrix, State Preschool Guidelines, Title 22 of the California Administrative Code, and KidZCommunity, Placer Community Action Council Policies and Procedures.
• Interviewing and assessment techniques.
• Family dynamics, advocacy/intervention concepts’ crisis management and referral process.
• Community resources and referral process.

Abilities:

• Communicate effectively and exhibit the ability to align with the philosophy and vision of the agency in a collaborative effort with families, staff and interagency community professionals.
• Facilitate ongoing connections to community services; provide education and training opportunities and promotes positive relationship building.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language. Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the Spanish language preferred. Ability to read and interpret required documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in most common used units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certification that is applicable to the position.

Experience:

• One-year relevant work experience in community outreach and/or working with at risk fathers/families, social science, public health, health related filed such as nursing, health education, health panning, or health care administration preferred.

§ Minimum of two-years of college and three-years relevant work experience in community outreach and/or working with at risk fathers/families, social science, public health, health related filed such as nursing, health education, health panning, or health care administration.

§ Maternal and child health experience desirable.

Education:

§ A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work Preferred.

• Participates in the agency’s Professional Development and Career Path Program, taking related courses when necessary or other training when directed as a program requirement.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and provides information to management which can be used for the purpose of guiding future program design and budget planning decisions.

:

• Physical Activity: On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time. Intermittently, twist and reach office equipment; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means. Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Use of Senses: Must show good listening skills and have the ability to successfully hear conversations, both live and on the telephone. Good vision, corrected if necessary.
• Environmental Conditions: The duties of this position are usually performed in a hazard-free indoor environment and occasionally outdoors in weather conditions. The noise level is moderate.
• Atmospheric Conditions: No fumes, odors, dusts, smoke, gasses or poor ventilation.

Other Requirements:

• Department of Justice Fingerprint and child abuse index clearance.
• Post-offer physical examination; TB clearance; proof of immunization or immunity to pertussis and measles; and annual flu vaccination or signed declination.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license, readily available and reliable transportation and minimum vehicle insurance as required by law.

PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

I, (print name) _________________________________, have read and understand my role and responsibilities as Father Engagement Advocate, which are outlined in the attached job description. I agree to comply with and follow those guidelines. I understand that the role and responsibilities outlined in the job description are the elements of how my performance shall be evaluated.

__________________________________________ _____________________

Employee Signature Date

_________________________________________ _____________________

Supervisor Signature Date

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of KidZCommunity to promote equal employment opportunities through a continuing program of practices designed to enhance employment and advancement of only the most qualified and dedicated personnel without regard to race, color, citizenship status, immigration status, national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, gender, gender identity, transgender, gender expression, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or record or history of cancer), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, age (40 or older), religion, creed, physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, political or religious affiliations (includes religious dress and grooming practices), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.36 - $25.29 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, CA 95603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25