Director, Responsible FatherhoodLutheran Family Services of Nebraska
Job Summary
Director, Responsible Fatherhood
Job Type
Full-Time
Position Summary:
- Provide overall direction, planning, development, coordination, and supervision of the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Project across multiple locations in the state of Nebraska.
Job Duties:
- In collaboration with the Vice President of Children & Family Services, monitor/update written program standards, service delivery plans and program evaluation plans for the Responsible Fatherhood Initiative Project.
- Provide direct supervision to staff to include program supervisors, training and education coordinators and data support specialist.
- Ensure the implementation of multiple program activities in the Fatherhood Program to include individual case management and service planning, employment services, educational and supportive services.
- Monitor service delivery to ensure standards are met and the best quality service is being provided.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement planning and duties for the program.
- In collaboration with the Grants and Finance team will be responsible for managing and completing grant applications and grant reporting requirements for programming within Fatherhood Programming.
- Provide program status reports to the Vice President of Children & Family Services as requested.
- Provide leadership and direction to the continual growth and improvement of Fatherhood Programming by identifying trends, both internal and external to LFS.
- Attend in-house training, conferences, seminars, and participate in independent study to stay current on issues, policies, and procedures related to children services.
- Serve on appropriate community committees and projects to strengthen the agency’s image and the quality of community life.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with appropriate public community organizations and referral sources.
- Utilize and cooperate with the agency’s communication and development efforts to achieve the program and agency wide public relations and fundraising goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Awareness and sensitivity of the organization’s constituents and the populations served by employees.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Participate in the organization’s Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) activities assigned by supervisor.
- Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work.
- Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services.
- Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be an inclusive and accessible workplace.
Position Competencies:
- Verbal communication
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, public health, criminal justice or related field is required, masters preferred.
- 3 years progressive leadership/supervisory experience in providing quality program development, supervision, and program development.
- Knowledge of family relationships/systems, child welfare, and criminal justice desired.
- Ability to manage budget and other resources.
- Knowledge of program development and building relationships in the service community.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Hybrid work environment (in office and remote).
- Laptop and company issued cell phone.
- Travel between program site locations required.
