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Fatherhood Coordinator

Employer
Center for Black Women's Wellness, Inc.
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Closing date
Jun 8, 2019

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Focus Areas
Healthcare, Human Services
Job Function
Health / Medical
Position Type
Full Time
Degree Level
Bachelors

Job Details

Fatherhood Coordinator 

                           

PROGRAM:  Atlanta Healthy Start

The Center for Black Women’s Wellness is a community-based nonprofit organization that is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of Black women and their families. The organization provides several comprehensive programs that are designed to educate, empower and inspire participants to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of their families.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Atlanta Healthy Start Initiative (AHSI) is a case management program designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes in high-risk communities. The Fatherhood Coordinator manages outreach and programming directed towards fathers/male partners affiliated with Healthy Start women/infant participants. This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Program Manager for AHSI.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversees outreach strategies to effectively attract and engage at least 100 fathers associated with mother/infant participants into program activities and services annually.
  • Coordinates activities and events intended to improve the health and resilience of fathers/male partners, promote healthy relationships, and strengthen life skills. Identifies fatherhood curricula and training opportunities; and coordinates training provided by external consultants and partners.
  • Develops collaborative relationships with a wide range of health, community and social service organizations to support participants’ goals, including workforce development.
  • Serves as organizational representative on fatherhood coalitions and other related groups to coordinate activities and ensure integration and alignment within the project area.
  • Manages and coaches one male community outreach worker. Manages volunteers/interns identified to support program (as necessary).
  • Monitors and tracks program objectives and assists with reports and proposal preparation.
  • Conducts presentations; develops written communications; and attends local, regional and national meetings to disseminate information about the program.

Performs other duties as assigned and necessary for successful program administration and delivery.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Administration, Public Policy, or Social Work; two years of related experience; Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience coordinating activities in an active office environment
  • Management skills to include prior supervision, with two years of supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with Atlanta’s metro area and surrounding Fulton County (e.g., East Point and College Park)
  • Knowledge of Metro Atlanta community resources
  • Command of Microsoft Office software
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills

BENEFITS

  • Health, vision and dental insurance
  • Paid holidays (to include office closed with pay December 24th – January 1st each year)
  • 401K Plan
  • 35-hour work week
  • Generous vacation and sick time

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Interested applicants please submit resume and cover letter by clicking on the "Apply" button.

Company

Vision

To eradicate inequities preventing women from being whole, healed and well.

Mission

To improve the health and well-being of underserved Black women and their families.

About Us

Over the past 30 years, the Center for Black Women’s Wellness has created a legacy in the Atlanta community. This legacy is one which ensures that women and families will always have access to quality healthcare. We know physical, mental, emotional, and financial health is the foundation for full and productive lives, where individuals can thrive and not merely survive. Our programs, incredible staff and volunteers, and host of partners and service providers address those areas with excellence. We believe in the promise of the individuals we serve, knowing that as their health and overall wellness improves, families and communities become stronger.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(404) 688-9202
Location
477 Windsor St SW
Suite 309
Atlanta
GA
30312
US

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