Fatherhood Coach

The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is seeking a skilled and compassionate Fatherhood Coach to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in supporting fathers and father figures in our community.

• Provide education, support, and resources to fathers and father figures to reduce infant deaths and improve health outcomes for families.
• Enroll fathers into our program, provide case management services, and facilitate fatherhood curricula in the homes and community.
• Collect evaluation data and collaborate with our Healthy Start program to recruit, engage, and retain fathers.
• Coordinate home visits, workshop schedules, instructional materials, and supplies.
• Ensure fathers complete the intake process and provide holistic and comprehensive services, including intake assessments, benefit assessments, goal setting, advocacy, and referrals.
• Regularly engage fathers in the program, monitor progress, and document all encounters.
• Connect fathers with needed community resources and follow up with fathers and agencies as appropriate.
• Provide all required documentation in a timely manner, including father follow-up outcome evaluations, client contact sheets, and evaluations.

• Bachelor's Degree in social services or a related field or equivalent work experience in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude while providing exemplary customer service.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and child support court systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with Coalition partner agency staff and the general public.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations and have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and automobile insurance.