Fatherhood Outreach Educator (Spanish and English Bilingual)

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Fatherhood Outreach Educator provides community outreach efforts and 24/7 Dad parenting classes to facilitate the fatherhood initiative, connecting with and engaging fathers, father figures, and male caregivers to promote healthy family relationships, strengthen father-child bonds and enhance the level of involvement of fathers in the lives of their children. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Uses knowledge of the community, community relationships, and community resources to recruit, engage and support fathers in accessing the services they need to be the best parent/co-parent for their child(ren).
2. Utilizes strong communication and relationship skills, creates space for new fathers to learn about parenting young child(ren), helps them build their social supports, guide them on accessing needed resources, and empowers them to become part of a strong fatherhood community.
3. Facilitates agency-approved evidenced-based curriculum (English/Spanish) in the home, community, and group settings as appropriate.
4. Orients and acclimates fathers to the program services and environment.
5. Plans, develops, and organizes topics and materials for groups.
6. Plans and coordinates family events to encourage participation.
7. Completes all necessary paperwork and documentation as required of all contacts and activities.
8. Participates in outreach efforts focused on child abuse prevention and the strengthening of parent-child relationships for BIPOC families.
9. Serves as a liaison to partner agencies, ensuring collaboration and open communication of all activities.
10. Cultivates and manages collaborative relationships with other child welfare family-serving agencies and other stakeholders to enhance caregiver opportunities. 
11. Creates a culture of respect including awareness of ethical, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed interactions.
12. Refers and links fathers to appropriate community agencies and ensures necessary follow-up as appropriate, assists fathers with completion of applications to community services and/or programs, and advocates for fathers’ need in support of shared parenting.
13. Supports other agency outreach efforts including the Barbershop Project.
14. Consistently follows Parent Child Center of Tulsa policies and procedures.
15. Consistently follows all HIPAA compliance regulations.
16. Demonstrates the agency’s values of compassion, respect, adaptability, and learning.
17. Participates in the agency’s Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.
18. Assists facilitating Tulsa Fatherhood Coalition meetings. 
19. Other duties as assigned by the Fatherhood Program Manager. 

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent and lived experience is required.
2. Must demonstrate the ability to work with children and families with multifaceted challenges and the ability to engage these families in a positive and strengths-based manner.
3. Fluent in Spanish and English and knowledgeable about Hispanic, Native American and African American culture.
4. The ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule are required. Some evenings and weekends are required.
5. Strong verbal and written communication.
6. Strong computer skills: utilizing electronic health record software and data spreadsheets.
7. Ability to be flexible with changing demands and adjust/ set priorities 
8. Must possess a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record and use a personal automobile to travel within Tulsa County.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Social Work and experience in the social services field is preferred. 
2. Preferred work experience entails working with youth/adults/families, case management/home visitation, skills in group facilitation, and knowledge of community resources.