DePelchin Children’s Center

Parent Educator (Fatherhood Specialist)

DePelchin Children's Center - Houston, TX - Full Time

Role:                            Parent Educator
Job Title:                     Fatherhood Specialist
Classification:             Full-time, Exempt
Reports to:                  Program Coordinator
Location:                     Houston, TX
Benefits:                      Robust benefits package, generous PTO, matching retirement

Position Description:
The Fatherhood Specialist (Parent Educator) will provide curriculum-based parenting support to fathers in the Greater Houston area (Harris, Ft. Bend, and Brazoria counties). The Fatherhood Specialist will facilitate curricula, presentations, and activities as well as provide support for marketing and recruitment of participants for families in community settings, as directed by the grant. Primary responsibilities include group facilitation using the 24/7 Dad curriculum, managing online participation of ProFathering program, and conducting community outreach to recruit new participants.  The Fatherhood Specialist will also work closely with the surrounding community providing advocacy and referral services.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social work or related human services field.
  • Must have completed the 24/7 Dad curricula training or be able to attain such certification within the first year of employment.  Employment is contingent on acquisition of minimal certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • One year of related experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of Social Work practices.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional, confidential work environment.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
  • Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
Work Conditions:
  • Environment: Home-based office, Community Settings
  • Range of Schedule:  Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Occasional Saturday s for planned events
  • Travel: Frequent (Must have reliable transportation and valid Texas Driver License)

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

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