Family and Fathers Advocate

ORGANIZATIONAL FOUNDATION

Mission: To provide recovery to women, children, veterans, and families impacted by homelessness, poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges.

Belief: Every person must have a loving relationship with God, self, and others.

Value: Every woman and child God sends through our doors.

Commitment: We work together to get the job done.

Truth: All things are possible.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The mission of Mary Hall Freedom Village, Inc. (MHFV) is to empower women, children, veterans, and families to end the cycle of homelessness, addiction, and poverty.

Headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA and with seven facilities across metro Atlanta, Mary Hall Freedom Village has been transforming the lives of participants in need for the last 26+ years. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction, mental illness, and poverty. If you believe in the empowerment of women, children, veterans, and their families, please consider the employment opportunity below.

RISE Program Family and Fathers Advocate will focus on key elements of family preservation and reunification, including giving fathers and committed family members “a voice” in the family engagement process.  In this capacity, the RISE Program Family and Fathers Advocate will begin with conducting family needs assessment and coordinate services selected by those willing to participate in the program. 

The overall goal of the “R.I.S.E.” program is to provide [through interagency collaboration] a comprehensive approach to programs, services and activities in a way that results in stability, well-being, reunification, and preservation for 125 Pregnant and Post-Partum women (PPW) and their minor children, fathers of the children, partners of the women, and the extended family members of the women and children, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AS REQUIRED BY SAMHSA

• Establish rapport and build relationships with family and fathers in the RISE program
• Apply motivational techniques to engage family and fathers in the RISE program 
• Conduct family needs assessment with fathers of the babies, current intimate partners if different from the father, and extended family members. 
• Establishes rapport and working relationship with assigned families and fathers 
• Coordinate treatment and wraparound services for family and fathers 
• Foster opportunities for family engagement activities 
• Empowers and encourages families to make use of all identified resources.
• Works with collaborative partners to facilitate access and utilization of services
• Conduct monthly home visits 6-months post treatment 
• Familiarize yourself with (and adhere to) the RISE program operating manual and protocols 
• Participate in a community of practice modeled after the “systems of care” framework to engage all collaborative partners in coordinating and integrating services 
• Actively engage in weekly staff meetings, monthly collaborative partnership updates, and quarterly performance review convenings
• Contribute to achieving the SAMHSA-required measurable objectives (11 requirements) 
• Utilize motivational interviewing in working with fathers and extended family members 
• Utilize brief intervention techniques and strategies 
• Submit monthly progress reports using program reporting template 

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have supervisor responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 months of related experience preferred or previous experience with a behavioral healthcare related environment.
• Knowledgeable of the recovery community and resources; and experience and knowledge of father’s rights initiatives is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS, CAPABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and be able to use Microsoft Office Suite.? 
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS 

• 3- Year Motor Vehicle Report
• TB Test; Drug Testing
• Background check 
• Work performed in office environment.
• Standard Work Schedule: 8:00am-5pm, M-F.
• Face mask worn in workplace when with others.