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Fathers & Families Support Center

DOJ - Project Coordinator

Fathers & Families Support Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr Job Description

Fathers & Families Support Center – DOJ – Project Coordinator. Responsible for assessing and assisting fathers participating in the Fathers’ Support Center programs. Oversee staff and client needs of DOJ project. Provide services to re‑entering offenders during pre and post release. Reporting Structure

Reports to: Project Director. Supervises: Case Managers. Duties and Responsibilities

Department of Justice project working with the re‑entry population and ex‑offenders. Supervise case managers and provide services to re‑entering offenders’ pre and post‑release. Ensure that project goals are met, including objectives, activities, and clients served. Serve as liaison to collect all monthly statistics and data to prepare summary and reports. Provide training and technical assistance to project staff and subcontractors. On a monthly basis, analyze all project data and use findings to develop strategies for implementing any needed changes and improvements in processes and service delivery. Identify and apply cognitive behavioral interventions. Coordinate and conduct the process of initial participant training and assessments. Coordinate and regularly meet with the sub‑grantees to ascertain technical assistance needs and performance outcomes. Develops and maintains network of community resources and social support systems, as necessary, to assist individuals and their children/families to move to self‑sufficiency. Must be able to work flexible schedule, some evenings, and may be required to assist with 6 Saturday events per year. Mandatory to attend all staff and department meetings, client graduations, and bonding events. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be culturally competent in working with the ex‑offender/re‑entry population. Knowledge of the assessment processes of the Department of Justice. Must have knowledge and understanding of budgets and contracts. Ability to identify and apply cognitive behavioral interventions. Must have effective verbal and written communications skills. Ability to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals. Ability to organize and present information. Must be able to multi task. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Must be team oriented and be able to work independently. Knowledge and understanding of the NASW code of ethics. Must be familiar with MS Office Suite. Educational and Experience Requirements

B.S. in Human Services, Social Work, or related minimum; or BSW, MSW preferred. Must have experience in working with at‑risk populations, group facilitation, individual and family counseling, re‑entry, and offender population. Must have competence in working with men who need direction as it relates to responsible fatherhood issues. Other Requirements

Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle. Benefits

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule

8 hour shift Day shift

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