Lead Fatherhood Specialist - Waterbury

DescriptionFull-Time, Exempt position$24.00 per hour; 35 hour per weekBasic FunctionLead the Fatherhood Initiative Program to help fathers build economic stability, self-awareness, and strong family relationships. Apply prevention strategies to educate and support fathers, increase community awareness about substance use, and develop prevention campaigns within organizations serving Connecticut fathers and families.ResponsibilitiesImplement the Fatherhood Initiative Program and associated substance use prevention strategies. Supervise and support Fatherhood Initiative staff to ensure program quality and effectiveness. Conduct outreach and recruitment to engage fathers, explain program activities, and enroll participants. Facilitate weekly workshops that strengthen fathers’ relationships with their families. Hold weekly case management meetings with participants to identify barriers and develop self-sufficiency goals. Track participant progress in the program database and provide regular updates to the Program Supervisor. Build and maintain relationships with local courts and support enforcement systems to streamline services for fathers. Represent the agency at community forums and events to promote program awareness and partnerships.Develop and execute annual prevention plans, including training staff and educating fathers and families on opioids, stimulants, mental health, and Naloxone administration. Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities. Coordinate prevention efforts within existing services, provide resources, and support staff and fathers in accessing treatment as needed.RequirementsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in human services or related fieldExperienceAdditional Direct Experience may substitute for degree2 to 4 years of social services and/or working with families to strengthen relationships and resolve conflictsJob SkillsStrong Written and Oral Communication skillsConflict Resolution/MediationStrong Computer Skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook,Knowledge of the social services available in the communityLicenses /CertificationsCT Driver's License/Insurance/Own TransportationBenefits IncludeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) with matching contributionsVacation TimePersonal TimeSick TimeHoliday PayNew Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 22 surrounding Connecticut towns. We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:Energy AssistanceFatherhood InitiativeChild Welfare and Family Development ServicesEarly Childhood Education ProgramsElderly ServicesHomeless Shelter and Transitional HousingEx-Offender Programs and Re-entry ServicesEOE/AA/Veteran/Disability