* Only bilingual/biliterate candidates will be considered. A test will be administered prior to employment.
Position Summary:
The Father Engagement Specialist (male/father) recruits families (males/fathers) of enrolled Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, Regional Head Start, and Early Head Start, and State children to participate in the Father (male/father) Engagement Program known as Positive Opportunities for Parenting Success (POPS). Supports CAPSLO’s mission by developing male/father engagement groups for those in need in the community. In addition, provides support to strengthen families by engaging families (males/fathers) in their children’s education and positive development. Accordingly, develops, leads, and facilitates Father (male/father) Engagement groups, activities, and events (forums); and oversees the implementation of a systematic Father (male/father) Engagement Program in various counties; San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, Kern, Fresno, Santa Barbara, Orange and Ventura. This position requires travel to these counties and is based in Fresno County.
Required Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor’s Degree and two years experience in human services or related field.
2. Must complete training and education in the Father Engagement Curricula within six months of employment.
Essential Functions:
1. Advocates to Children Families Services (CFS) families (males/fathers) to recognize the importance of their role in their Father as the first teacher of their children.
2. Helps clients (males/fathers) develop personal and Father communication skills, and build self-confidence. Supports males/fathers in modifying patterns of behavior that interfere with or are detrimental to Father wellness by increasing understanding of self and awareness of personal problems which the client (male/father) takes part in creating.
3. Provides / incorporates information and resources on depression, substance abuse/use in the Father, and the effects of living in a house with domestic violence on the children in the Father.
4. Recruits families (males/fathers) of enrolled children, into the Father Engagement program by attending parent meetings and activities.
5. Engages and assists out-of-county staff in the active recruitment strategies for families (males/fathers) and best practice activities for the program.
6. Provides training and support to all of service areas (counties) in developing and implementing a Father (father or significant male) Engagement program.
7. Develops, leads, and facilitates Father (male/father) engagement groups, activities, and events (forums) in various counties.
8. Mentors families (males/fathers) toward expanding the Father Engagement program through encouraging mentoring of other males/fathers, facilitation of groups, and recruiting other males/fathers into the program.
9. Communicates professionally and openly with all program staff and families.
EOE/ V/ ADA/ Drug Free Workplace/ Asset Infused Organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.