SCO Family of Services · 3 months ago
FATHERHOOD TRAINING SPECIALIST - YAWP
Jamaica, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSCO Family of Services is dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need, and they are seeking a Fatherhood Training Specialist to facilitate group sessions at a secure detention facility. The role involves conducting workshops, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with various personnel to provide comprehensive services to pre-release participants.
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Responsibilities
Reports directly to Senior Program Coordinator
Able to facilitate groups sessions at our secure detention facility 5 days a week
Assist in recruitment efforts for program participation
Facilitate workshops and instruction of ProFathering15 curriculum and related activities to pre-release participants on Riker’s Island (Department of Correction)
Research and curation of relevant and up-to-date materials for sessions as needed
Provide a minimum of two (2) Support Groups per week, including input and assistance from Peer Mentors
Maintain accurate documentation and database of sessions and participant attendance
Enter attendance and session data into DOC system
Collaborate with the Family Development Coach, Young Adult Workforce program leadership, and other related personnel to provide comprehensive services
Ensure the integrity of the program, communicating with the Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) and the Department of Corrections (DOC) on jail and community-based program progress
Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities
35-Hour work week; Evening schedule (11 am to 7 pm)
Qualification
Required
Minimum High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Strong knowledge of community resources and challenges facing formerly incarcerated individuals
Ability to obtain Department of Corrections clearance and work within the constraints of facility guidelines. Including lock downs and personal screenings, this can be changed at the discretion of the Department of Correction
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication (written and verbal) skills
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Flexibility and dependability
Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure
High levels of drive, determination, and commitment
Excellent teamwork skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a capacity to work with a wide range of people
Ability to act under own initiative and constantly strive to deliver excellence and creativity in your work
Ability to deal with complex issues and communicate them to management and staff members
Ability to prioritize urgent issues whilst achieving outcomes to agreed deadlines
Company
SCO Family of Services
SCO Family of Services is a non-profit organization that provides vital human services.
Founded in 1895
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Webster Bank
2024-09-18Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Keith Little
President & CEO
Douglas O'Dell
Chief Operating Officer
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