Employment Services/Coparenting Coordinator (Fatherhood Project)
Required skills
- Associate's degree
- Valid driver's license
- Auto insurance
Nice to have
- Local employment opportunities
- Workforce trends
- Barriers to employment
- Service plan development
- Vocational guidance
- Client crises de-escalation
Role summary
The Fatherhood Project seeks an Employment & Co-Parenting Specialist to support fathers in achieving self-sufficiency. This role involves conducting employment intakes, assisting with job searches and applications, providing individual and group employment, prevention, and co-parenting services, and developing service plans. The specialist will connect clients with resources, monitor progress, build community partnerships, maintain records, and ensure compliance with regulations. A commitment to ethical standards and relevant certifications is required.
Fatherhood Project – Employment & Co-Parenting Specialist
The Fatherhood Project helps men become responsible, committed, and nurturing fathers while strengthening their relationships with their children. This position provides employment and co-parenting support to fathers, helping them overcome barriers, obtain and maintain employment, meet child support obligations, and achieve greater self-sufficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct employment intakes, assessments, and documentation, identifying client strengths, goals, and barriers.
Assist clients with resumes, interview preparation, job searches, employment applications, and obtaining identification.
Provide individual and group employment, prevention, education, and co-parenting services using established curricula.
Develop vocational goals, service plans, and measurable outcomes based on client needs.
Connect clients with employment, community, and supportive services and provide appropriate referrals.
Monitor participant progress and conduct follow-ups at required intervals.
Build relationships with employers, schools, community organizations, and other partners.
Conduct employment verifications and maintain accurate, timely case records and program data.
Prepare required reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Collaborate with program staff to address client needs and resolve employment-related challenges.
Recruit community partners for co-parenting and prevention programs.
Maintain compliance with agency policies, program standards, and applicable regulations.
Drive as needed for job duties and perform other assigned responsibilities.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of local employment opportunities, workforce trends, and barriers to employment.
Ability to assess client strengths and needs, develop service plans, and provide vocational guidance.
Strong communication, documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to de-escalate and respond appropriately to client crises.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain professional and ethical standards.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, as permitted by applicable regulations.
Must become a Registered Applicant (RA) and obtain Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant (OCPSA) certification within 13 months of hire.
Must obtain NPCL Co-Parenting Curriculum Certification within 120 days of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Commitment to maintaining current prevention, education, and curriculum standards.
Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling, talking, and listening. Occasional driving and other physical activities may be required based on job duties.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
