The Family Development Coach responsibilities:

· Work with the participants/family on achieving the goals indicated in the ISP.

· Provide social service supports, material supports, housing assistance, employment assistance, education assistance, financial empowerment services to participants/family.

· Provide child support assistance and legal services to participants/family.

· Document each meeting with participant/family with written progress notes and enter into the Participant Tracking System (PTS), DYCD’s online database system.

· Provide progress notes that would present an assessment of the needs and strengths of the participant and a plan for meeting the specific goals in the ISP.

· Assist fathers in understanding how to access administrative and court documents and related documents and forms.

· Provide supportive materials, such as letters to the court or another entity on a father’s participation and/or progress and certificate of good conduct, when applicable.

· Enter ISP and all necessary information in DCYD PTS system.

· Assist fathers navigate situations where they may face biases and discrimination.

· Connect fathers with DOC affiliated transitional services to aid in reducing recidivism rates.

· Provided a one-on-one introduction during which the father is taught how to access the modules, completes the pre-test and is informed of how to get assistance if needed.

· Work along with DOC to bring in presenters that can offer opportunities and insights into building social capital and networks upon release.

Qualifications:

· HS or equivalent, AA, BS preferred.

· Previous direct service work with men and families.

· Previous experience with outreach, establishing partnerships, event coordination preferred.

· Self-initiated, motivated and well-organized.

· Possess a social justice perspective and ability to collaborate with culturally and socioeconomically diverse groups.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged.

· Facility with data systems and Microsoft Office tools preferred.

· Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays.

· Non-conventional applicants encouraged to apply.