What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthy Start Fatherhood Coordinator-Community Education Coordinator position at LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Fatherhood/Community Education Coordinator, under the direction of the Healthy Start Program Director will facilitate fatherhood and community education engagement trainings and increase participation of Fathers/Father figures and women of reproductive age for participation in the Healthy Stan Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, coordinates and implements appropriate events and/or activities to increase the participation of fathers/father figures, women of reproductive age in the Healthy Start Program. The following functions represent the majority of duties performed by the position, but are not all-inclusive or prevent other duty assignments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
I. Plan and coordinate father/father figure/child involvement activities, and for women of reproductive age.
- Plan and facilitate fatherhood/women of reproductive age peer support groups and promote fatherhood involvement, parenting, in the community through creation of a "Father-Friendly" environment.
- Order supplies, equipment, curriculum, etc. in compliance with program and agency procurement protocols; maintain inventory and restock as necessary.
- Prepare and submit invoices/claims for payment in a timely manner.
- Maintain files, records and documentation of activities and events as applicable and enter data into CAPTAIN and/or other applicable client-tracking software.
- Work collaboratively with the Program Director, Care Coordinator Manager, Care Coordinators, Community Consortium Coordinator/Evaluator, other staff, community partners, coalitions and other stakeholders to plan and implement strategies toward meeting the goals of the Healthy Start Program.
- Prepare reports and make recommendations to management, board, participants and the community on project specific progress and outcomes.
SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:
The Fatherhood/Community Education Coordinator works under the supervision of the Healthy Start Program Director and exercise no supervision over any employees.
OUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in child development or social science preferred but extensive work experience in a related field will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Two (2) years of experience in case management; especially related to family or social services work.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMAND/ENVIORNMENTAL FACTORS:
- Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Frequently must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently must operate a computer and other office productive machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Frequently must communicate with staff and others who have inquiries about the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Occasionally must move/carry items weighing up to 30 pounds or more.
- Frequently must visually detect highway signs and interact with traffic while operating a vehicle.
I have read and understand the job description listed above. My questions have been answered. I am fully qualified for this position and can perform the duties as described. I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of all my duties and responsibilities. I understand that Management (and no other) reserves the right to revise this job description as deemed necessary.
LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. The functions, qualifications, requirements, and physical demands listed in this job description represent the essential functions of the job, which the employee must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. As an equal opportunity provider and employer, LCAA will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job duties/functions. The listed job functions, duties and responsibilities do not necessarily include all activities that the employee may perform. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and its amendments.
Salary : $30,750
