Fatherhood Coach

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organized Fatherhood Coach to help with our T.E.A.M Dad program. The T.E.A.M Dad program (Teaching, Empowering, Advocating, and Mentoring) aims to enhance the health and well-being of children and families by supporting, encouraging, and promoting a father’s role in their children’s lives.

The Fatherhood Coach is a clinical social work position responsible for providing direct services to support fathers’ involvement through case management as outlined in the program's policies and procedures. This program utilizes an evidence-based curriculum that outlines supportive sessions that focus on personal development, parenting and co-parenting, infant developmental benchmarks, nutrition, child safety, and much more.

The Fatherhood Coach is also responsible for recruiting father participants by engaging in community outreach activities and establishing and maintaining partnerships with other community service organizations. All activities associated with this position are documented in the T.E.A.M. Dad data system and on internal logs for reporting purposes. This program was launched in February 2023 at all 32 Healthy Start Coalitions across the state of Florida.

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of professional experience in public health, social work, nursing, mental health counseling, marriage, family therapy, and health care or a related field OR Associate degree with three years of experience in these related fields.

· Proficiency in computer applications; Detailed orientated, quick learner, self-motivated. Ability to prioritize work requirements, work with diverse populations, and work evenings and weekends required.

· Maternal and child health experience desirable.

· Bi-lingual preferred.

· Must possess reliable transportation and a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record, and the ability to pass organization screening requirements, including a drug test and state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

· Must provide and maintain proof of adequate car insurance.

Special Note: The position requires the ability to push/pull up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Healthy Start Community Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Shalimar, FL 32579 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shalimar, FL 32579: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person