Father Engagement

Indianapolis, IN, USA
13 days ago

Description

A Fatherhood Engagement job focuses on supporting and strengthening the role of fathers in their children's lives. This involves providing resources, education, and support to fathers, often through case management, group facilitation, and community outreach. The goal is to increase positive father involvement in child development and family well-being.


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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • A valid driver's license and insurance
  • Passion for working with fathers and helping them navigate life
  • Ability to travel between appointments to service clients within their community and in their homes
  • Knowledgeable regarding social service systems within the state
  • Knowledge of and adherence to current confidentiality practices
  • Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences
  • Develop relevant networks of contacts

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Responsibilities

  • In this position, you will work directly with dads using evidenced based curriculums to assist in engaging them in their child’s life
  • You will support your clients by offering support, attending court, responding to crises, and stabilizing family functioning
  • Client Progress - Monitoring and Coaching (50%)
  • Coach collaboratively – maintaining a balance between teaching and serving while advocating for the father’s needs
  • Visit each father on a routine and 'pop in' schedule in their homes or jail
  • Assist fathers in achieving their goals while providing education & support
  • Address potential areas that may be perceived as barriers in father’s having a more active role in the lives of their children
  • Assist Fathers in gaining a better understanding of the DCS process and legal system
  • Attend court with client and render recommendations
  • Communicate with collaterals & other service providers regarding case related matters
  • Respond to crisis calls and manage those situations
  • Facilitate visitation between fathers and their children
  • Provide transportation as appropriate
  • Service Plans / Goal Development (20%)
  • Create treatment plans, including goals, for each father
  • Update plans and goals on a routine basis
  • Develop relationships with agencies in the community
  • Work with other social welfare agencies, including DCS
  • Intake and Needs Assessment (15%)
  • Visit each dad to gather necessary information to complete required assessments & genogram
  • Follow Reset Family Solutions professional standards
  • Report (15%)
  • Maintain case and agency paperwork according to standards
  • Prepare written reports for the Department of Child Services / Probation office within identified timeframes
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