DOJ - Project Coordinator

Description of this role

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.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• May oversee case managers and provide facilitation and services to re-entering offenders.
• 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.
• Analyze all project data and use findings to develop strategies for implementing any needed changes and improvements in processes and service delivery.
• 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 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.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, some evenings, and may be required to assist with weekend events.
• Mandatory to attend all staff and department meetings, client graduations, and bonding events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be culturally competent and have deep understanding of working with the re-entry/ex-offenders population.
• Ability to create strong relationships with participants and have knowledge of evidence-based reentry practices.
• Knowledge of the assessment processes of the Department of Justice, budgets, and contracts.
• Ability to identify and apply cognitive behavioral interventions.
• Familiar with MS Office Suite.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals and NASW code of ethics.
• Organize, present information, multitask, team oriented and be able to work independently.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Minimum requirement is a B.S. in Human Services or BSW, MSW preferred.
• Experience in working with at-risk populations, group facilitation, individual and family counseling, re-entry, and offender population.
• Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC has to offer

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

Pay Range

$20 - $25 per hour