LI Fatherhood Program Specialist - Bilingual - The Retreat

What's the difference between a job and a rewarding profession?

One is simply a means to an end; the other provides meaningful work with a sense of purpose and belonging.

At The Retreat, we believe the work we do is meaningful and rewarding. We are committed to ending intimate partner violence in our community by providing no-fee counseling, legal services, shelter, and education programs to anyone experiencing abuse or sexual assault.

The Retreat offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a generous paid time off policy. Our uniquely structured benefits package means little or no cost to the employee.

Bilingual Fatherhood Specialist

F/T, M-F 8:30a-4:30p. Potential Hybrid schedule after 3month introductory period.

The purpose of the Fatherhood Program Specialist is to assist men enrolled in the Long Island Fatherhood Initiative (LIFI) program in their efforts to become responsible, committed and nurturing fathers. The Fatherhood Program Specialist will help dads strengthen their connection and involvement in the lives of their children by teaching programs addressing:

* healthy family relationships
* domestic violence prevention
* economic stability

Responsibilities include:

• Promote responsible parenting among low-income, at-risk fathers by delivering/facilitating the "24/7 Dad" curriculum in-person and virtually.
• Preventing family violence and child abuse/neglect by delivering/facilitating the 24/7 Dad Understanding Domestic Violence "booster" curriculum training on the impact of domestic violence on families in-person and virtually.
• Provide case management services to a small caseload of participants via phone, in person and/or virtually
• Develop a targeted case management plan with clients to identify their long-term goals and assist them with their immediate needs including short term goals. Coordinate services and participant support as needed
• Provide direct services, including support, education, and focused external referrals to other needed services such as housing, immigration, substance abuse treatment, mental health programs, food insecurity, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree preferred with a minimum of two years of experience in social services, group presentations or teaching.
• Bilingual - (English/Spanish) a must.
• Reliable transportation. Ability to commute to Suffolk and Nassau Counties to support program delivery. Weekend and evening hours as needed.
• Understanding of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking
• Excellent communication skills. Computer skills including MS Office, Google Docs, virtual platforms (Google Meet, Zoom, etc.).

THE RETREAT, INC. IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY, PREGNANCY-RELATED CONDITION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, FAMILIAL STATUS, ANCESTRY, PRIOR ARREST OR CONVICTION RECORD OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

Candidates must pass SCR, SEL, and OCFS Fingerprint background checks before hire.